Bellumentum

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Bellumentum is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by TCS and was released on January 31, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A 1v1 2D arena battler designed by avid MOBA players. 3 Factions. 16 characters. 78 unique abilities. This game is ideal for those who wish you could be every one of your teammates. It is ideal for those who enjoy combat with breaks between, and for those who derive satisfaction from figuring out different matchups. The factions: Ice: A mix of gifted humans who use resources efficiently. Ca…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an innovative blend of turn-based strategy and real-time combat, providing a unique gameplay experience that encourages tactical thinking and skillful play.
Character building and customization options are solid, allowing players to create diverse strategies and adapt their gameplay style.
The graphics are appealing, and the tutorial is easy to follow, making it accessible for new players while still offering depth for experienced gamers.

The game feels underdeveloped in certain areas, particularly the 1v1 MOBA fights and the board movement phase, which can be uninteresting.
There are issues with controls and key bindings that detract from the overall combat experience, leading to frustration for some players.
The AI can be slow and battles may experience glitches, indicating a need for further polishing before the game can reach its full potential.

gameplay
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The gameplay offers a blend of straightforward objectives and complex mechanics, allowing for infinite variation and a high skill ceiling, particularly in combat. Players can employ diverse strategies, including defensive tactics like turtling with a shield, making each match uniquely challenging and engaging.
- “In the first hour, I was challenged to figure out exactly what was going on—the game, despite presenting fairly straightforward objectives and mechanics, has opportunities for literally infinite variation.”
- “In the first hour, I was challenged to figure out exactly what was going on. The game, despite presenting fairly straightforward objectives and mechanics, has opportunities for literally infinite variation.”
- “Furthermore, you'll quickly discover that winning games isn't actually all about strategy: Bellumentum's combat mechanics have a seemingly limitless skill cap, which is cool because, if played perfectly, a pawn piece could theoretically take down the strongest king piece.”
- “If you're like me, you can turtle up using the shield mechanic.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Bellumentum features impressive character graphics and modernizes the visual elements of its predecessor, Archon, while also providing an accessible tutorial and AI bots for practice. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal and user experience.
- “Bellumentum takes many of the best elements of Archon but then brings it to the current state with impressive graphics, upgrades, team construction, and more.”
- “The game has really good character graphics, an easy-to-follow tutorial, and AI bots to play against to learn the game.”