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.
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 solo creator who is passionate about the project, and many players are hopeful for its future development.
- The game is currently in a very early state with limited content, offering only about 15 minutes of gameplay.
- There has been a lack of communication and updates from the developer, leading to concerns about the game's future and whether it will be abandoned.
- Many players feel that the game is not worth the current price due to its unfinished state and the absence of key features like a campaign mode.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 overall experience is limited by a lack of content, providing only about 15 minutes of playtime, and concerns about the game's development status have led to mixed feelings about its value.
“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 with no idea if or when it will be revived again.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short period.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and performance, especially during large battles, though there is acknowledgment that there is room for improvement. However, concerns are raised about the game's compatibility with 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. However, I know the game has a lot to improve yet.”
“I'm assuming I wouldn't be able to play this with an Intel HD Graphics 4400?”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“I was disappointed by the low resolution textures; they really detract from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be entertaining and humorous, highlighting its ability to engage a large audience with its comedic elements.
“This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout.”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
“The comedic timing in this game is fantastic, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is positively 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!”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for an open-world campaign similar to Mount & Blade, emphasizing the appeal of exploring the map and leveling up units before progressing in the main storyline.
“Fingers crossed for an open world campaign like Mount & Blade, where I can roam the map and level up my units before progressing further in the storyline.”
