Sellswords: Ashen Company
- April 27, 2019
- Mutiny Software
Get on Steam"Sellswords: Ashen Company" is a medieval Action RTS where you lead a mercenary company in battle. Engage in massive conflicts with thousands of soldiers, and manage your troops in a unique blend of RTS and third-person combat. The game currently offers Custom Battle mode on land maps, with three factions, infantry, and missile units. Future updates promise cavalry, pikemen, horse riding, siege battles, and a campaign mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and shows a lot of potential, especially with plans for future updates and features.
- The combat is surprisingly fun and immersive, providing an exciting experience despite the game's current limitations.
- The developer is a one-man team working on an ambitious project, and many players are hopeful for its future development.
- The game is currently in a barebones state with very limited content, leading to concerns about its value and whether it is worth purchasing.
- There has been a lack of updates and communication from the developer, causing frustration among players who feel the project may be abandoned.
- Many players have expressed distrust towards the developer, fearing that they may not fulfill promises regarding future content and updates.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a seamless transition between first-person shooter (FPS) and real-time strategy (RTS) elements, which users find enjoyable. However, the game currently lacks substantial content, offering only about 15 minutes of playtime, and concerns about its stagnant development raise doubts about its future. Overall, while the mechanics are fun, the limited content and uncertain development status detract from the experience.
“The FPS aspect of it is pretty cool and fun, and switching between RTS and FPS type gameplay is almost seamless.”
“Overall, if there was a rating in-between good or bad on Steam, I'd definitely give it a rating in the middle instead of negative. However, I still think no one should buy it as of right now since it doesn't have a lot of content past 15 minutes worth of gameplay, and the development of the game is dead without any idea if or when it will be revived again.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and feels unfinished, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as good and capable of handling large battles effectively, though there is acknowledgment that the game still has room for improvement. However, concerns are raised about performance on lower-end hardware, such as the Intel HD Graphics 4400.
“It is an astounding idea, the graphics are good, and it works well even though the battles are huge, but I know the game has a lot to improve yet.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it entertaining and enjoyable. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience, making it a fun choice for a large audience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting good performance and detailed models that enhance the visual experience.
“On the bright side, the performance is actually good and the models look fairly detailed for the scale, so that's cool!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for an open-world campaign reminiscent of "Mount & Blade," emphasizing the importance of exploration and unit leveling before progressing in the storyline. This suggests a preference for a more immersive and flexible narrative experience.
