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turn-based tactics
The Dark Eye: Blackguards
By Daedalic Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
The Dark Eye: Blackguards is a turn-based tactics RPG from Daedalic Entertainment, set in a dark fantasy story about crime, betrayal and a threatened world. You choose to play as a warrior, mage or hunter, customize that character’s skills, and lead a party of up to five characters through the campaign. Battles take place across more than 180 hex-based maps, where spells, abilities and interactive objects shape your tactics. The game includes more than 90 spells and 40 special abilities, and the campaign is described as offering over 40 hours of play. Decisions at key points affect the story’s course and outcome. Blackguards is single-player and supports Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Listed platforms include Windows and macOS; Steam lists Windows. It was released in 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 180 hex-based battlegrounds
- Party supports up to five characters
- Over 90 spells and 40 special abilities
- Story choices affect the outcome
- Single-player only
- Steam lists Windows as its platform
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player tactical campaign with party management, character customization and story choices. The varied spells, skills and battlefield objects may appeal to players who like adjusting their approach in turn-based combat.
Blackguards centers on tactical, turn-based battles and a choice-driven dark fantasy campaign. Its party size, battlefield variety and range of abilities give players several ways to approach encounters.
