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Hell Fire RPGs checked out The DioField Chronicle:

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Review: The DioField Chronicle

You thought it was turn based, but it was me, DioField

The DioField Chronicle is an odd one among the cavalcade of tactics we’ve seen this year. It’s real-time, rather than turn-based; it’s about tight, compact skirmishes rather than drawn-out battles. DioField mixes wyvern and rifles, swords and sorcery, and even some airships for good measure.

Throughout the 20-ish hours it took me to finish The DioField Chronicle, there are some pretty cool concepts and ideas on display, though they’re not always framed the best. There’s a solid story, but some odd choices in direction. DioField is an interesting strategy game to play, even when it’s not at its best.

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Jade in the rough

The DioField Chronicle feels destined to be called a hidden gem years from now. Despite some faltering and misgivings, I can’t help but enjoy the loop. Sending your units into combat, raining magical power down on enemies as your cavalry charges in and assassin tears up the backline, just feels good in DioField.

It hasn’t hit the heights of other strategy RPG contenders, but The DioField Chronicle shows a lot of promise. It’s different, it’s engaging, and it’s got a fast pace that moves from battle to battle. I felt like I got a good, interesting strategy RPG experience out of this first game, and I really do hope there’s more in store. DioField certainly has the space for it.

Score: 7/10

IGN checked out The DioField Chronicle:

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Mortismal Gaming reviewed The DioField Chronicle:

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Overview
• 01:25 Difficulty
• 01:43 Story Set Up/Thoughts
• 04:37 Progression Systems
• 09:55 Combat
• 13:44 Combat Thoughts
• 14:51 Positives/Negatives
• 17:25 Conclusion

Fatelighter has reviewed The DioField Chronicle:

The Diofield Chronicle - Review

The latest entry in the Strategy/Tactical RPG genre, The Diofield Chronicle, shows some growing pains as a new IP, but contains rock solid gameplay and progression mechanics that help overcome its overeager narrative.

Exputer has reviewed The DioField Chronicle:

This Is eXputer's Review Of The The DioField Chronicle.

This DioField Chronicle Review covers one of the latest additions to the increasingly popular genre of ‘Fictional Countries In A Fantasy World Fighting for Dominance.’ And if that definition brings up a number of franchises to mind, rest assured that you’re not alone.

It is evident from the very first glance that this title is inspired by a number of extremely popular games of the past. And when I say this, I mean this in terms of both the narrative and the gameplay. Think Final Fantasy Tactics, Vlakyria Chronicles, XCOM, and even the record-shattering series that is Fire Emblem. 

But while it borrows from a lot of these, the end product is fairly unique, and I’m not sure that it will appeal to everyone. So with this review, we intend to give you a better idea of what this game is and help you decide if you should invest time and money into a full-priced $60 title.

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The DioField Chronicle is going to be a polarising game because while it does make use of a number of really solid ideas, it has little to no unique aspects to speak of. The core combat is really fun, and the slew of abilities, summons, and tactics you can utilize give a much-needed depth to your battles. The maps where encounters take place are also really beautifully created in the style of dioramas, making you feel like a general overlooking a model battlefield.

But if you’re here for the story, then don’t hold your breath. None of the main characters are relatable or unique, and they act like they never really belong in a scene. There’s also a surprising lack of detail in everything from the character models to the interior of your HQ.

All in all, this is a solid RPG that should keep you occupied for a few weeks, after which you’ll probably never think about it again.

The Good

• Great Core Combat.
• Selection Of Fun Skills And Summons.
• Mission Structure.
• Diorama-Style Arenas.

The Bad

• Boring Story.
• Bland Characters.
• Lack Of Detail Outside Arenas.

The DioField Chronicle Verdict – 3/5

The Strategy RPG The DioField Chronicle will be released today:

The DioField Chronicle

The era of myths gives way to an era of great turmoil…

The world of men is mired by an age of war which rages for year on end.

A band of elite mercenaries calling themselves Blue Fox arise amidst the flames and the chaos, their fates and valiant deeds to be sung of in ages yet to come.

But when all is said and done, will the name "Blue Fox" come to signify hope or darkest tragedy?

KEY FEATURES
A new Strategy RPG, brought to you by Square EnixAn all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.

Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.

Realistic "diorama" style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique "diorama" style visuals as you command your forces like a general. 

A conversation with the composers, Ramin Djawadi & Brandon Campbell

God is a Geek has reviewed the upcoming RPG The DioField Chronicle:

The DioField Chronicle review | Game of tactics

GameCross checked out The DioField Chronicle:

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The Gaming Shelf checked out the demo version of The DioField Chronicle:

The DioField Chronicle is Actually INCREDIBLE!

Recently, Square Enix released a demo for their upcoming real-time strategy RPG The Chronicle Demo. And the game is actually incredible! In this video, I'll review the demo to give you a preview of what you can expect when The DioField Chronicle releases on September 20, 2022.

Polygon checked out the upcoming tactical RPG The DioField Chronicle:

The DioField Chronicle is a tactical RPG that goes off the grid

Fresh combat and stale conversations abound in this curio from Square Enix

It used to be that tactical role-playing games were an esoteric and underrepresented genre that existed mainly in the 16-bit past. Not so now, thanks in large part to Square Enix, which these days loves nothing more than to place low- to medium-budget bets on every niche nook and cranny enjoyed by its fandom and represented in its back catalog. Earlier this year, the publisher released Triangle Strategy with Nintendo. In November, it will publish a remaster of the classic Tactics Ogre. Sandwiched between them, on Sept. 22, comes The DioField Chronicle, an unheralded, humble, and curious diversion from the genre orthodoxy.

In contrast to those other two games, and other genre stalwarts like Fire Emblem, The DioField Chronicle dispenses with a movement grid, and with turns. This is a loose, free-flowing, mildly hectic game that plays out in real time. You field a squad of four units and control them rather like the hero units in a real-time strategy game or a MOBA. You point and click to move them around the battlefield and flick restlessly from one unit to the next, commanding to use their abilities, heal, or get out of trouble, always with one wary eye on what’s happening on the rest of the field.

The underlying mechanics and mathematics might be similar to those of a turn-based tactical RPG, but the feel is very different. This is not a game of chess in which you carefully plot and optimize your every move. It is a game of multitasking and quick, on-the-fly prioritization. One thing hasn’t changed, though: Placement is everything. Many of your units’ skills do damage over an area, in a cone, or in a broad swath, so you’ll want to line these up carefully to pick off as many enemy units as possible. Additionally, if one of your warriors attacks an enemy from behind, you get an ambush bonus that doubles your damage, so flanking and manipulating the enemy with MMO-like pulling and tanking tactics are essential.

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L.C checked out the demo of The DioField Chronicle:

Diofield Chronicle Demo Impressions - Strategy RPG For The New Age

Boomstick Gaming checked out the tactical RPG The DioField Chronicle:

The Diofield Chronicle | Modern Successor to Final Fantasy Tactics?!

The tactical RPG The DioField Chronicle will be released on September 22 and can be pre-purchased now:

The DioField Chronicle

Square Enix announced a new strategy RPG - The DioField Chronicle:

The DioField Chronicle - Debut Trailer

The DioField Chronicle is coming to  PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC/Steam in 2022!

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Introducing The DioField Chronicle, a brand-new strategy RPG from Square Enix!

Welcome to the world of DioField, a new strategy RPG that will take you on a journey of honour and political intrigue. In this fresh and gritty story, you will discover a unique blend of fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and an innovative combat system: Real-Time Tactical Battle. Surrounded by richly detailed environments in diorama-style visuals, you must think quickly and act strategically to lead your team to victory.