- February 4, 2020
- BonusXP
- 11h median play time
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics doesn’t do much to stand out from other turn-based tactics games, but it treats both the genre and the show—and therefore the fans of each—with the respect they deserve.
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About
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is a turn-based strategy game set in the vibrant world of Thra. Players lead the Gelfling clans in their fight against the Skeksis, unlocking new abilities and characters as they progress through the campaign. With multiple ways to approach combat and a variety of environments, this game offers a deep and engaging strategy experience for fans of the Dark Crystal franchise and newcomers alike.











- The game offers a solid tactical RPG experience with a variety of character classes and skills, allowing for interesting team compositions and strategies.
- Fans of The Dark Crystal will appreciate the game's faithful representation of the show's storyline and characters, providing a nostalgic experience.
- The combat mechanics are engaging and can be challenging, especially on higher difficulty settings, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based strategy games.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity, making it feel simplistic and repetitive, especially for seasoned tactics game players.
- Presentation issues, such as the absence of voice acting and low-quality graphics, detract from the overall experience and immersion in the Dark Crystal universe.
- The grinding required for character leveling and resource management can become tedious, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience over time.
story
71 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics" closely follows the Netflix series, but many players feel it lacks depth and coherence, often requiring prior knowledge of the show to fully understand the plot. While the game features beloved characters and maintains the series' aesthetic, its storytelling is criticized for being shallow, rushed, and poorly presented, with minimal voice acting and reliance on comic-style cutscenes. Overall, while fans of the series may enjoy the nostalgic elements, newcomers might find the narrative disjointed and confusing.
“I am glad there was a story behind the game and not only tactical fighting.”
“As a big fan of The Dark Crystal, it's a very interactive way to tell the story that we came to love on Netflix.”
“Considering that it's a low-budget game from a small studio, the story is surprisingly well recreated.”
“The story was very shallow; if you were going to understand what was going on, you would need to watch the Netflix show.”
“However, if you haven't seen the show, the story won't make much sense as it plays out assuming you have the knowledge of the show.”
“The gameplay and the story are two disjointed things; one pauses to give way to the other for a bit and so forth; they never intertwine or work together to form a fulfilling experience.”
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics Review – Sluggishly Substandard
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is, at its very best, a mediocre game with some decent ideas - these primarily being the character customisation/job system and a few different types of battles thanks to map changes or interesting bosses that require tactical planning. However, any positives are bogged down by the silly decisions like requiring multiple clicks for every single action, even the basics, ignoring decades of turn-based tactics innovation and progression. Add onto this a barely-scraped story and an average, often lifeless, presentation and you have a game that can play well, but mostly plays slow.
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Take a trip down season one again in tactics form.
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Strong combat dragged down by grind-heavy design, messy menus, and missing quality of life features.
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