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Tuesday - August 09, 2022

Vanaris Tactics - Review @ RPGFan

by Hiddenx, 20:23

RPGFan has reviewed the tactical RPG Vanaris Tactics:

Vanaris Tactics

Sometimes, the hardest choice to make is uprooting and leaving everything behind in the hope that something better might be waiting elsewhere for you. There may be incredible hardships and tragedies lying in wait just for the mere possibility of something better. Such is the uneasy choice that our trio of main characters makes in the short SRPG Vanaris Tactics, a compelling venture into one fractured family of refugees attempting to escape their war-torn land.

Vanaris Tactics tells a rather bleakly realistic narrative in a fantasy world where the conquering Northerners invaded the Southerners’ lands, setting up a colony called Vanaris that is supposedly going to be shared equally by all. This is far from the truth as the monotheistic Northerners want to extinguish the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Southerners, allowing them “freedom” only if they adhere to Northern societal rules and religion. Children under the age of ten are taken from their families, forcibly converted, and assimilated to the Vanaris cause, leaving many Southerners to simply tolerate the injustices heaped upon them for the sake of their offspring.
Some Southerners rebel against the oppressive rule, but they’re outmatched, and the fighting simply makes it more difficult for the Southerners to live with any kind of peace or security. Main character Morgana and her brother Nigel grow weary of the situation. Together, with Nigel’s eldest son Adrien, they decide to flee Vanaris. Those hellbent on systematically destroying the Southerners’ culture and even the rebels still fighting a losing battle make their journey perilous.

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Vanaris Tactics was designed by Brazilian developer Matheus Reis, taking inspirational cues from some of the great SRPG classics while managing to tell a compellingly unique story full of moral ambiguity and important messaging. The game isn’t terribly long, and even individual battles don’t wear out their welcome if you maintain proper levels and gear, as is the case for other SRPGs. Vanaris Tactics is a perfect SRPG for fans of the genre who want a complete, fully realized tale in a shorter amount of time. I greatly appreciate the story it conveys, and I enjoyed my time playing. I am looking forward to seeing just what other games Matheus Reis and publisher Toge Productions produce in the future. Ultimately, Vanaris Tactics is a story about the journey and just who we might end up becoming on the way to our given destination.

Score: 84/100

Thanks Henriquejr!

Friday - August 05, 2022

Vanaris Tactics - First Look @ TBL

by Hiddenx, 12:24

The Turn Based Lovers checked out Vanaris Tactics:

Vanaris Tactics | Single-Player Turn-Based Tactics RPG | Gameplay First Look

Thursday - August 04, 2022

Vanaris Tactics - Release Day

by Hiddenx, 05:59

The tactical RPG Vanaris Tactics will be released today:

Vanaris Tactics

Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells the story of refugees fleeing their occupied motherland.
Follow this group of refugees seeking freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your brethren, and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.

Story

Vanaris Tactics tells the story of Morgana in her struggle to find freedom outside the walls of Vanaris. Accompanied by her brother Nigel and nephew Adrien, they must flee their motherland, a place they once called home. Discover the vast realm of Vanaris and meet new people on the same path, as they must leave everything behind to escape their oppressors and find peace.

Features

  • Vanaris Tactics implements a combat initiative unit turn system inspired by the greatest fantasy tactics RPGs of all time.
  • Unite a band of unique characters with their own strengths, skills, and stories.
  • Gain new abilities and increase your range of options to deal with new challenges.
  • Different combinations of weapons and accessories and see a unit’s playstyle change drastically.
  • Travel the land of Vanaris to discover powerful treasures and hear untold stories. However, keep your guard up as danger lurks in every corner.
  • Unravel the story through fifteen unique story encounters and hand-crafted in-game cutscenes, as well as optional battles and boss fights.
  • A rich blend of tactics and fantasy RPG, Vanaris Tactics implements an intuitive turn-based combat system inspired by the golden age of turn-based tactics games.
  • Strategically plan your movement to attack enemies, and be aware of their counterattacks.
  • Strike your foes from afar or jump into the fray; every decision will prove crucial in combat.
  • Utilize various skills and status effects to aid your allies and cripple your enemies.

Thursday - July 28, 2022

Vanaris Tactics - Preview & Gameplay

by Hiddenx, 16:39

RPG Division checked out the upcoming tactical RPG Vanaris Tactics:

VANARIS TACTICS Preview & Gameplay

Information about

Vanaris Tactics

Developer: Matheus Reis

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

Regions & platforms
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· Platform: PC
· Released: 2022-08-04
· Publisher: Toge Productions