Check out the TactiCon 2023 Trailer:
Hooded Horse is excited to announce its full line-up for TactiCon 2023, the Steam-based strategy convention it’s co-hosting with fellow publisher, Firesquid. Featuring new demos, gameplay footage, and discounts, Hooded Horse fans will find plenty to get excited about across the five-day event.
Leading the Hooded Horse contingent of games featured in the event is sci-fi tactical deck-building game Breachway, turn-based strategy game Mars Tactics, and RTS/4X/Survival mash-up Fragile Existence, and RTS/4X/Survival mash-up Fragile Existence.
Breachway debuts its first public demo, focusing on the game’s tactical combat, where the ship’s loadout will determine what cards make up the deck. Edgeflow Studio is excited to show off recent additions which add further layers to tactical decisions, such as equipment targeting. The demo offers two ships and loadout options and is available via the Breachway Steam page.
Meanwhile, Takibi Games has been putting a lot of work into improving Mars Tactics’ tactical layer and is ready to show off a range of new features. Witness dropships, air strikes, armored dogs, new biomes, and the full power of the turn-based strategy game’s tactical and strategic sandbox in the latest gameplay trailer released for TactiCon 2023. You can check out the Mars Tactics TactiCon 2023 trailer – HERE
But that’s not all – there are special in-depth dev diaries for espionage-themed grand strategy game Espiocracy, medieval management game Blacksmith Master, and a new update for Against the Storm.
Eremite Games is back with another patch for its award-winning and insanely popular dark fantasy roguelite city builder Against the Storm. The latest update adds new small glade – Treasure Stags, Wandering Merchants, and abandoned Rainpunk Drills – events to make these safer options more interesting. In addition, Eremite has teased an upcoming major roadmap item, the World Map Cycle overhaul.
The game keeps going from strength to strength as it heads towards 1.0, picking up a finalist nomination for IGF 2023’s “Excellence in Game Design” award, and winning the Indie Cup CEE ‘23’s “Most Anticipated Game” and Digital Vikings’ “Best Indie Game 2022” awards.
Ex Vivo Studios has plenty to share regarding Espiocracy. The most recent dev diary describes how contextual events adapt to the player and the strategy game’s sandbox nature to give life to the world, even for major historical events like the moon landing. Espiocracy’s intricate reporting system also keeps the player up-to-date on everything from internal shifts to the actions of outside forces.
Last but certainly not least, Untitled Studios is here with its first dev diary for Blacksmith Master since it was announced earlier in the year. This inaugural look into the game’s development goes over some decisions made to enhance replayability and recent additions, such as new items and an additional crafting resource.
Bringing up the rear are discounts for four of Hooded Horse’s released titles, and demos will be available for other upcoming games, such as:
TactiCon 2023 runs until May 15, featuring 100+ games with everything from new announcements and gameplay for upcoming titles, to discounts and updates for released games. A showcase aired on May 11 featuring highlights from other studios participating in the event.
Check out the TactiCon 2023 Showcase Reel:
For more information, visit the TactiCon website.
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