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Tuesday - November 22, 2022

Dark Deity - Preview

by Hiddenx, 16:18

View from the Evening checked out the Strategy RPG Dark Deity:

Free Game Review: Dark Deity

Dark Deity is a turn-based Tactical RPG free from the Epic Games Store now until the 24th November 2022. I liked it, watch the review to see if I can convince you it's worth a look.

 

Thursday - November 17, 2022

Dark Deity - Gameplay Overview

by Hiddenx, 18:39

The Scarlet Seeker checked out Dark Deity, which is currently free on the Epic Games Store:

Dark Deity Gameplay Overview/Revisit

Thursday - May 26, 2022

Dark Deity - Review @ GiN

by Hiddenx, 13:15

GiN checked out Dark Deity which is now available on Switch, too:

RPG Dark Deity Takes Its Inspiration from Fire Emblem Series

Dark Deity, which released last year on Steam and more recently on Switch, is a game that’s very reminiscent of a Fire Emblem that no longer exists. I personally loved Three Houses, but there was just something special about those older games: a strategy RPG where you couldn’t take time to grind and had to make do with what you were given. Dark Deity makes sure to wear its Fire Emblem inspiration like a badge of honor, and everything from the combat animations to the character portraits exude a very similar flair. So is Dark Deity an imposter, or is it a worthwhile contribution to your games collection? Let’s find out.

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All in all, Dark Deity on Switch is a great game for those who want to experience the old days of Fire Emblem, and this game proudly wears its inspiration as a badge of honor. What’s so impressive about the game is that it does everything reasonably well, from the visuals and music choices to the balancing of weapon and armor advantages or disadvantages. There are some strange bugs in the Switch version of the game, in particular, that could impact enjoyment of the game pretty easily, but Dark Deity could be worth your time and interest should it go on sale or receive a patch to improve some of its issues.

Score: 3.5/5

Monday - June 28, 2021

Dark Deity - Review @ Gamereactor

by Hiddenx, 13:56

Gamereactor has reviewed the strategy RPG Dark Deity:

Dark Deity

Build an army of memorable characters in this new indie strategy RPG.

Sword & Axe LLC's Dark Deity is a grid-based strategy RPG in the same vein as the Fire Emblem series. Whilst Fire Emblem has recently become close to AAA status with the release and success of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Dark Deity is an indie game with a far smaller budget and team, taking more from Fire Emblem games released on the Game Boy Advance in the early 2000s. As the game is so closely inspired by the series, making some comparisons to it is unavoidable, but I'll try to rein myself in.

Before going into the game in-depth, it's worth noting some context surrounding its release. Dark Deity was surprise-released onto Steam following a trailer at E3, with the initial release on June 15 having issues with crashing, and various bugs. Though this initial release was a little rough around the edges, the developers have been very responsive, releasing patches almost every day since release to remedy issues. This review reflects my experience with the game, playing since the day after release.

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Overall, Dark Deity is a title certainly worth playing. It scratches an itch SRPG fans miss without Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem on the horizon, whilst distinctly rehashing the formula set out in those games. An impressive indie effort.

Score: 7/10

Monday - June 21, 2021

Dark Deity - Review @ LinkKing7

by Hiddenx, 14:11

LinkKing7 has reviewed the strategy RPG Dark Deity:

I FINISHED Dark Deity, Let's Talk - An Honest Review (Spoiler Free!)

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So we've all been waiting for Dark Deity, and I've seen a lot of initial reviews and responses to it that I both agree and disagree with and I figured I'd give a more complete take on the game now that I've finished it completely.

Thursday - June 17, 2021

Dark Deity - Released

by Hiddenx, 20:08

The strategy RPG Dark Deity has been released:

Dark Deity

Command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and secret arcane powers. The technological and cultural achievements of a once-great civilization now lie locked inside the ruins of ancient temples throughout the world of Terrazael. Long after society’s mighty history is snuffed out by a powerful and mysterious "Calamity", the people of Etlan teeter on the brink of total war.

In a desperate attempt to bolster his recruit ranks, King Varic of the Kingdom of Delia expedites the graduation of all students at the Brookstead Military Academy, severing a pact that has stood for a thousand years. With the course of their future undemocratically derailed, these four “graduates” of the Brookstead Academy set out to leave their mark on this world.

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This is their story.

Strategize through 28 chapters of iconic turn-based combat scenarios and objectives that will put your tactics to the test while your units earn hard-fought experience and recover from the scars of grave wounds.

Choose between 54 distinct character classes, each with their own skills and capabilities, ensuring every playthrough is a unique one. Face a wide variety of enemies as you guide your units’ destiny toward their ultimate forms.

Travel with 30 memorable playable characters with varied backgrounds, personalities, and motivations, as they set out to change Terrazael forever.

Forge friendships as units bond together in the heat of battle. Character’s relationships evolve in over 400 different conversations that show a glimpse of life beyond the battlefield with real and tangible gameplay implications.

Equip your team with a diverse array of hundreds of upgradable weapons and spells to gain an advantage at the edge of battle.

Discover droves of divine and ancient artifacts scattered across the world that will transform the abilities and destinies of those who wield them.

Information about

Dark Deity

Developer: Sword & Axe LLC

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Strategy-RPG
Combat: Turn-based
Play-time: Unknown
Voice-acting: Unknown

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· Platform: PC
· Released: 2021-06-16
· Publisher: Freedom Games