- October 28, 2022
- Labrador Studios
Live by the Sword: Tactics
Live by the Sword: Tactics is a game that focuses too much on balanced encounters. While it might make for a solid multiplayer experience, that still doesn’t change how utterly mundane it makes the single player experience. Every encounter just feels the same but with a different coat of paint. Not to mention, if the game tried to be more, it would end up creating issues with meta usage and could end up harming creativity that tactical games typically allow. This is likely a game that most fans of the genre should avoid. There simply isn’t enough to allow most of the gameplay to be engaging beyond multiplayer. Even then, it seems enjoying it with a friend where you can feel more free to experience would lead to a more optimal environment. Other than that, Live by the Sword: Tactics is better off to be skipped.
Live by the Sword: Tactics is a game that focuses too much on balanced encounters. While it might make for a solid multiplayer experience, that still doesn’t change how utterly mundane it makes the single player experience. Every encounter just feels the same but with a different coat of paint. Not to mention, if the game tried to be more, it would end up creating issues with meta usage and could end up harming creativity that tactical games typically allow. This is likely a game that most fans of the genre should avoid. There simply isn’t enough to allow most of the gameplay to be engaging beyond multiplayer. Even then, it seems enjoying it with a friend where you can feel more free to experience would lead to a more optimal environment. Other than that, Live by the Sword: Tactics is better off to be skipped.
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Live by the Sword: Tactics is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Labrador Studios and was released on October 28, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.
A loadout based Tactical RPG currently in Early Access. Featuring a Single Player campaign, a roguelike Adventure Mode, local and online multiplayer and a board builder. Build your team with 7 unique classes each featuring a different move set of abilities and attacks. Outmanoeuvre your opponent or die on the battlefield.
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- The game offers a fun and engaging tactical experience with multiple modes, including a solid story mode and enjoyable adventure mode.
- The pixel graphics and character designs are visually appealing, and the varied abilities keep combat interesting.
- It's a simple and easy-to-understand game, making it accessible for casual players and newcomers to the tactical RPG genre.
- The game lacks depth and progression, with characters not leveling up or gaining new abilities, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- There are several frustrating mechanics, such as inconsistent hit percentages and the inability to block or be blocked by enemies, which can detract from the tactical experience.
- The story feels incomplete and generic, with some battles being unwinnable without clear explanation, leaving players unsatisfied.
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80 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story mode is generally viewed as simplistic and somewhat generic, with many players noting its short length and unresolved ending, leading to a feeling of incompleteness. While the art and writing are considered adequate, the lack of character progression and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience. Some players express hope for future content to expand the narrative, but current feedback indicates a need for more depth and engagement in the storytelling.
“The story mode is very good and challenging.”
“I'm really looking forward to the story mode!”
“You'll play through 25 levels with story bits between each fight.”
“The game really struggles with any sense of progression, dumping 90% of everything you'll ever see on you within the first few story fights, and the story is very plainly written.”
“Story mode in general starts feeling repetitive halfway through, only mitigated in its annoyance by its short length in the first place.”
“The story is short and kinda generic; I don't know if there is going to be more story though.”
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Live by the Sword: Tactics is a game that focuses too much on balanced encounters. While it might make for a solid multiplayer experience, that still doesn’t change how utterly mundane it makes the single player experience. Every encounter just feels the same but with a different coat of paint. Not to mention, if the game tried to be more, it would end up creating issues with meta usage and could end up harming creativity that tactical games typically allow. This is likely a game that most fans of the genre should avoid. There simply isn’t enough to allow most of the gameplay to be engaging beyond multiplayer. Even then, it seems enjoying it with a friend where you can feel more free to experience would lead to a more optimal environment. Other than that, Live by the Sword: Tactics is better off to be skipped.
45%While approachable for tacticians of just about any skill level, the pacing and a sense of blandness hold it back
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Live by the Sword: Tactics is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Live by the Sword: Tactics include turn-based, indie, roguelite, pixel graphics, tactical rpg and others.
Live by the Sword: Tactics is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.
Live by the Sword: Tactics was released on October 28, 2022.
Live by the Sword: Tactics was developed by Labrador Studios.
Live by the Sword: Tactics has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Live by the Sword: Tactics for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Live by the Sword: Tactics is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Fae Tactics, Gladiator Guild Manager, Dark Deity, Songs of Conquest, Arcadian Atlas and others.