The Banner Saga 2 picks up where the first game ended. Happily, for those who haven’t played the first game, you can jump right in with the sequel, thanks to a handy animated synopsis of the first saga. However, you’ll get more out of the story if you play from the first one, as , much like BioWare games, such as Mass Effect, your choices from the first game impact on how things go in the next. The Banner Saga 2 does let you choose your starting character, regardless of your previous ending, which I really liked. First, Stoic has listened … Continue reading Beautiful Storybook Battles With Banner Saga 2→
Set in the Pacific theater of World War II, Order of Battle: Pacific features turn-based strategy challenges based on historical records. It’s nice to see such a detailed game centered around a theater of war that often takes a backseat to its European sibling.
Hard West offers an excellent turn-based strategy game that includes supernatural elements, cults, and even the devil himself. Playing Hard West is thus a non-stop rollercoaster of events that still manages to be interesting despite some being told in Choose Your Own Adventure Style.
The evil aliens are back in XCOM 2, a game that follows the 2012 reboot of the classic 1994 tactical battle title. Aliens are even tougher this time, and have solid control over Earth, making battles and strategic decisions much more difficult for XCOM teams.
Endless Legend is a fantastic strategy game that recently expanded with the Guardians DLC, a $10 expansion that adds great depth to an already fantastic experience. Whether your are an expert with the game or just getting started, adding Guardians can help boost your enjoyment.
The Approaching Infinity patch adds many more textures to the game, so expect to see a lot more color in space and on planets. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of space bunnies to pet, if you can find them while dodging all the other monsters that really want to eat your head.
This week Billy checks out Chroma Squad! It’s a tactical RPG all about a group of stunt actors that try to start up their own Power Rangers-inspired show.
As budget follow-up to Beyond Earth, Sid Meier’s Starships is a pretty amazing little tactical space combat simulation that is blessed with all the flavor that payers can expect from a Sid Meier simulation.
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