Artifice: War Tactics

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Artifice: War Tactics is a single player tactical strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Silvine Game Studios and was released on August 16, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Artifice: War tactics is a turn-based strategy all about setting up tripwires and executing killer combos! A game of anticipation, deduction and outwitting your enemy at every turn. Play as one of four kingdoms in an epic campaign for territory, champions, relics and the throne of the Immortal king.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and captivating music, creating an immersive experience.
The strategic overwatch system adds depth, allowing for satisfying combos and encounters with challenging enemies.
The game offers a unique approach to turn-based strategy, requiring players to think ahead and plan their moves carefully.

The gameplay feels passive, with characters relying heavily on overwatch actions rather than active attacks, making it less engaging.
The tactical combat system is clunky and limiting, often reducing player options to simple damage trading rather than strategic maneuvers.
The game lacks innovation in its mechanics and progression, feeling derivative of other titles in the genre without offering significant improvements.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and rewarding, particularly due to its strategic depth and challenging AI. However, others criticize it for being overly complicated and passive, drawing unfavorable comparisons to "Into the Breach" in terms of fluidity and excitement. While the game features impressive mechanics and appealing presentation, it may not resonate with everyone, leading to a divided opinion on its overall fun factor.
- “Amidst the immersive gameplay, there were silly moments where I moved the wrong character first, blocking another or got knocked back by an enemy before reaching the finish line. Anyway, these experiences contributed to the learning curve, making the eventual wombo-combos immensely rewarding.”
- “It is kind of like chess with some fun mechanics on top, so it is entertaining.”
- “Though it's an early access game, the quality of mechanics that have been implemented so far are really impressive.”
- “All of these mechanics are similar to Into the Breach, but I would say that the movement system is just more complicated, and in my opinion, unnecessarily so.”
- “It takes a lot of inspiration from Into the Breach and does not really capture the combination of fluid gameplay and tension that Into the Breach evoked.”
- “However, some players might find the gameplay a bit passive, with characters heavily relying on overwatch actions.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story unfolds across various biomes, where players complete missions to reveal and defeat region bosses, ultimately unlocking new hero slots as they progress. This structure provides a sense of progression and variety, though it may feel repetitive due to the similar mission types.
- “The story feels repetitive, as you just complete a few missions until a region boss is revealed, defeat the boss, unlock a new hero slot, and then move to the next biome.”
- “The narrative lacks depth; it seems like a cycle of completing missions and facing bosses without any real character development or engaging plot.”
- “After playing through one of the biomes and defeating a boss, I found the story to be quite shallow, with little variation in mission types.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Artifice is praised for being captivating and enhancing the game's immersive experience, complementing its beautiful visuals. However, some players feel that while the presentation is strong, the overall gameplay lacks engagement.
- “Artifice is a visually stunning game with its beautiful art and captivating music, creating an immersive experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their impressive visuals and intricate details, enhancing the overall experience. While the artwork is considered great and the gameplay unique, it may not appeal to everyone.
- “What added to the experience was the visuals and the detail that go along with it in each game.”
- “Great artwork, unique gameplay, but not my cup of tea.”