Longsword Tabletop Tactics
- July 20, 2017
- Zero Sum Games
Get on Steam"Longsword Tabletop Tactics" is a digital game of tabletop miniature combat, allowing players to create and battle on customizable terrains. With over 250 champions, spells, structures, and equipment cards, players can engage in deep turn-based tactical battles in solo campaigns, AI skirmishes, and online multiplayer. The table editor with Workshop integration enables users to share their creations, contributing to a vibrant community of tabletop strategy enthusiasts. A free demo is available for players to try out the game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid foundation with great graphics and immersive gameplay, capturing the feel of tabletop miniatures.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The map editor and customization options provide endless replayability and creative possibilities for players.
- The game appears to have been abandoned, with little to no development progress over the past two years.
- There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, including poor controls and unbalanced single-player campaigns.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the limited content currently available, leading to disappointment.
- graphics24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and attention to detail, with many users highlighting the impressive models and animations that enhance the overall experience. While some players feel that graphics are not the most critical aspect of gameplay, the visuals effectively capture the essence of a tabletop game, making it visually engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the graphics are described as perfect or amazing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The graphics and models depicting the cards are amazing.”
“Awesome graphics, feels like a real board game, really fun mechanics and actually quite challenging.”
“The graphics are perfect and the motion of the characters as they carry out individual moves, whether it be healing another ally or attacking an enemy, are enjoyable to watch.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a solid foundation of skills and abilities, utilizing an "action points" mechanic for movement on a hexagonal grid, which many players find engaging and reminiscent of tabletop games. While some users report issues with controls and lag, the overall mechanics are praised for being fun, challenging, and innovative, offering a deep yet accessible experience. The game successfully combines appealing graphics with tactical gameplay, making it a compelling choice for fans of strategy and board games.
“Awesome graphics, feels like a real board game, really fun mechanics and actually quite challenging.”
“Visuals and music are fine, the gameplay is solid, easy but quite deep too.”
“This game captures the tabletop feel and delivers on both gameplay and graphics.”
“Awful controls, lags on a powerful PC, lack of gameplay/mechanics, music sounds a lot like Ocarina of Time music.”
“Mechanics (crunch) are not really transparent but are fun.”
“In terms of gameplay, it's got a pretty solid foundation of basic skills/abilities and movement actions are based on an 'action points' mechanic as you navigate your army across a hexagonal grid.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is currently free of microtransactions, with players gaining full access to the initial set of cards upon purchasing in early access. However, there are concerns about potential future microtransactions and a lack of content, leading some to view the game as a cash grab despite its early development stage.
“Buying the game in early access means you will have full access to the entire first set of cards.”
“There are currently no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change for a game in early access.”
“The developer has confirmed that players will not face any microtransaction issues at this stage of the game.”
“Overall, I like the game and look forward to more, but microtransactions and very little content ruin it for me.”
“Last thing: there is already talk of microtransactions and this game is 'pre-alpha'.”
“I don't believe in negative reviews unless the game is an outright cash grab, which this proved to be the penultimate example of.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that it resembles the soundtrack of "Ocarina of Time." However, many praise the guitar music for creating an immersive atmosphere, complementing the attractive visuals and solid gameplay. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, it is often overshadowed by criticisms of controls and performance issues.
“The lighting effects are attractive, and along with some really great guitar music, it creates a very immersive atmosphere.”
“Awful controls, lags on a powerful PC, lack of gameplay/mechanics, music sounds a lot like Ocarina of Time music.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that it offers endless value even after completion. The skirmish mode, featuring three diverse maps, contributes significantly to this replayability by providing ample variety for repeated playthroughs.
“Skirmish mode has three maps, and all provide enough variety for replayability.”
“Skirmish mode has three maps, and they provide enough variety for replayability.”
“When this game is finished, you're going to own something that has a lot of replayability.”
“Endless replay value.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is enhanced by a user-friendly editor that allows players to create and link their own skirmish and storyline battles into custom campaign maps, fostering creativity and engagement. Players have enjoyed the introductory missions and the flexibility to build unique narratives, contributing to an overall fun experience.
“And when I say a minimum, I mean it. Few times before have I found such a friendly editor as the one incorporated with the game. You can not only create skirmish or storyline battles, but also link them into any campaign map your imagination could create.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its attractive lighting effects and immersive guitar music, which together create a captivating experience for players.
“The lighting effects are attractive, and along with some really great guitar music, they create a very immersive atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express strong dissatisfaction with the game's stability, labeling it as "buggy" and feeling that the price of $29.99 is unjustified given its performance issues.
“The nerve of asking $29.99 for this piece of buggy software is insane.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users consistently express that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance performance.
“It needs more optimization at the moment.”
