Ash of Gods: Redemption Released
Ash of Gods: Redemption Released
Game News - posted by Infinitron on Fri 23 March 2018, 18:34:23
Tags: Ash of Gods: Redemption; AurumDustAsh of Gods: Redemption, the lavish Banner Saga-like from Russian studio AurumDust that was successfully Kickstarted last year, was released today. Originally planned for release last year, the developers used the extra time afforded by its delay back in October to produce a series of impressive trailers and distribute a press build that yielded a few previews, some more positive than others. The game's real test of quality, of course, begins now. Here's its launch trailer and description:
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
GAMEPLAY
Ash of Gods is the story of three separate protagonists rising in response to a centuries-old menace once thought to be mere folklore.
Ash of Gods’ storyline is constantly evolving in response to players’ choices, sometimes even resulting in death. But, the death of a character is not game over. Instead, the story moves forward with the death of that character and previous choices continuing to impact future events.
Combat in Ash of Gods is a blend of both traditional turn-based strategy and CCG gameplay. While individual tactics will depend upon the skills and classes of your characters, you will unlock and accumulate cards that have the power to unleash powerful abilities, sometimes altering the course of an entire battle.
WHAT MAKES ASH OF GODS UNIQUE
AurumDust have done all the right things, but is there a market for Banner Saga-likes in 2018? Ash of Gods seems to have higher production qualities and its mechanics aren't quite as obtuse in their board gaminess, but I'm not sure it will be able to break through. If you want to give it a chance though, the game is now available on Steam and GOG for the price of $25.
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
GAMEPLAY
Ash of Gods is the story of three separate protagonists rising in response to a centuries-old menace once thought to be mere folklore.
Ash of Gods’ storyline is constantly evolving in response to players’ choices, sometimes even resulting in death. But, the death of a character is not game over. Instead, the story moves forward with the death of that character and previous choices continuing to impact future events.
Combat in Ash of Gods is a blend of both traditional turn-based strategy and CCG gameplay. While individual tactics will depend upon the skills and classes of your characters, you will unlock and accumulate cards that have the power to unleash powerful abilities, sometimes altering the course of an entire battle.
WHAT MAKES ASH OF GODS UNIQUE
- Decisions with Major Impacts
Every decision, whether on or off the battlefield, has the capacity to alter the course of events and the fate of your party with major repercussions. But, even the death of your leader is not the end of your journey.
- No Random Dice Rolls
There are no dice throws to determine chance-to-hit or the force of a blow. In Ash of Gods, true tacticians must master the skills of their classes and harness the powers granted by their limited supplies of cards, or suffer the consequences.
- AI that Adapts to You
Ash of Gods’ AI adapts to your style of play to ensure a consistently challenging experience with no room for cheap tactics or invincible team builds.
- PvP Multiplayer
Challenge other players and compete for a spot on the leaderboards. Unlock new characters, upgrades, and cards to customize your tactics even further.
- Rewards for Risk
Expend your own HP for a last-ditch attack. Go into battle with a smaller team to get better cards and quicker rounds. Take the shorter, but more dangerous route to save on resources. Ash of Gods rewards those willing to take the risks.
AurumDust have done all the right things, but is there a market for Banner Saga-likes in 2018? Ash of Gods seems to have higher production qualities and its mechanics aren't quite as obtuse in their board gaminess, but I'm not sure it will be able to break through. If you want to give it a chance though, the game is now available on Steam and GOG for the price of $25.
