Longsword Tabletop Tactics

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Longsword Tabletop Tactics is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Zero Sum Games and was released on July 20, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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gameplay11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a fun tactical skirmish mechanic and offers a unique tabletop experience.
Graphics and animations are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The game shows potential with a solid foundation and a variety of customization options, including a map editor.

The game has been abandoned by the developer, leading to a lack of updates and unfinished content.
Many players experience significant bugs that hinder gameplay, making it nearly unplayable at times.
The pricing model is considered predatory, with additional costs for content despite the game being in Early Access.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it challenging and difficult to pick up, while others appreciate its solid mechanics and tactical depth. Many noted that the game can feel repetitive after a short time, and while the graphics are praised, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players. Overall, it offers a blend of tabletop elements and tactical mechanics, but may not appeal to everyone due to its steep learning curve and limited variety.
- “Graphics are good, gameplay is sound and I found it challenging enough to keep me interested.”
- “Awesome graphics, feels like a real board game, really fun mechanics and actually quite challenging.”
- “This game captures the tabletop feel and delivers on both gameplay and graphics.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it is extremely difficult to pick up and play, and even once you've learned the mechanics, it is still designed to be very difficult.”
- “Stay away from it - no fun or any relevant game mechanic working.”
- “The game's mechanics are not what I'm used to and as a result seem counter-intuitive.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique art style, beautiful animations, and overall visual presentation, while others find them merely passable and in need of improvement. Many highlight the importance of balancing visuals with gameplay, noting that while the graphics can be impressive, they should not overshadow gameplay quality. Overall, the game features decent to excellent graphics, appealing to various tastes, but some users feel that the visuals alone do not elevate the experience significantly.
- “Excelente juego, las gráficas, el modo de combate táctico, el uso de la cámara 3D, las animaciones, es otro nivel nada que ver con Poxnora, esto es de lo mejor que he visto.”
- “Intense battles, beautiful graphics & animations, excellent strategy, a must!”
- “Awesome game with amazing graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Apparently abandoned, it's not finished, still has a lot of graphical and gameplay issues.”
- “Encountered 3 art styles in less than 5 minutes.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its challenging tutorial, which some players find overly difficult, potentially hindering new players' experience. However, others appreciate the game's creative potential, particularly the user-friendly editor that allows for the creation of custom campaigns and battles, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “I passed the EA introduction mission in 2 hours and got the golden champion, and had a lot of fun building decks and playing with AI.”
- “A few times before, 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.”
- “The tutorial for this is a joke. It is also impossible to play if you cannot get new cards each turn or be able to use the cards you earned again on the next missions.”
- “I've played dozens of strategy games and have completed Age of Wonders 2, 3 and Shadow Magic, XCOM: Enemy Within, Company of Heroes, Europa Universalis 3, Hearts of Iron 2, etc. So yeah, if I lose the second tutorial mission, you've messed up pretty badly as a developer.”
- “The tutorial mission is damn hard.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that cause character freezes and unresponsive AI, making it nearly impossible to complete gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's unfinished state, deeming it unworthy of its price.
- “Seems pretty buggy and unfinished.”
- “Now if I attack anything with a melee attack, it freezes all of my character's moves, does no damage, and I have to end my turn just to move again. But again, after that, if I attack, it does no damage and I literally can't do anything.”
- “As of right now, 5/8/18, I wouldn't recommend this game because it is very buggy, and I have been unable to finish a game due to the AI locking up and refusing to move.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment regarding monetization, with some users appreciating the absence of microtransactions at launch and full access to initial content, while others express concern over potential future microtransactions and a perceived lack of content. Overall, there is a sense of caution as players anticipate how monetization will evolve as the game develops.
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions at the moment, and buying the game in early access means I have full access to the entire first set of cards.”
- “It's great to see that the developers are committed to providing a complete experience without the worry of microtransactions right now.”
- “I'm excited about the potential of this game, especially since there are no microtransactions in the pre-alpha stage.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting similarities to the soundtrack of "Ocarina of Time," while others praise the immersive atmosphere created by the appealing guitar music. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the visuals and enhancing the gaming experience despite criticisms of controls and gameplay mechanics.
- “The lighting effects are attractive, and along with some really great guitar music, it creates a very immersive atmosphere.”
- “Visuals and music are fine; the gameplay is solid, easy but quite deep too.”
- “Awful controls, lags on a powerful PC, lack of gameplay/mechanics, music sounds a lot like Ocarina of Time music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players 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.
- “Endless replay value.”
- “When this game is finished, you're going to own something that has a lot of replayability.”
- “Skirmish mode has three maps, and all provide enough variety for replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance on various systems. Users indicate that it requires further optimization to enhance gameplay experience.
- “It needs more optimization at the moment.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”