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Children of Zodiarcs
2017
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Quick resume
A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.
Global score
71/100
Genres
Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Card & Board Game, Tactical, Adventure
Pros
- Unique card and dice combat system
- Deep tactical gameplay with customization
- Challenging but fair difficulty
- Engaging dark fantasy story
- Polished art and music
Cons
- Linear story progression
- Limited party size and customization
- Some rng frustration
- Short game length
- Slow animations without speed-up
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players can customize decks and dice, experiment with builds, and choose strategies, though party members are fixed and story progression is linear."
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Competence3
"Challenging tactical combat with dice and card mechanics requiring skillful play and adaptation; some grinding needed but skill impacts success."
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Competition-2
"Focus is on single-player experience with no multiplayer or ranked modes; players compete against AI and personal challenges."
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Continuation1
"Players engage in skirmishes and arena modes for additional playtime; some find grinding repetitive but many enjoy extended play."
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Cooperation-4
"Gameplay is single-player with fixed party members; no multiplayer or cooperative modes."
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Creativity4
"Strong customization of decks and dice faces allows creative tactical builds and playstyles."
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Domination-4
"Interactions are balanced and cooperative within party; no evidence of dominance or power assertion over others."
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Escapism3
"Dark story and immersive tactical gameplay provide distraction and engagement away from real life."
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Expectation-3
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in tactical RPGs and deck-building mechanics; no obligation or pressure noted."
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Experimenting4
"Players encouraged to experiment with dice crafting, deck building, and tactical approaches to battles."
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Exploration-2
"Game is mostly linear with limited map variety and story progression; exploration is minimal."
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Expression3
"Players express themselves through deck and dice customization; character appearance customization is limited."
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Fantasy4
"Set in a dark fantasy world with steampunk elements, featuring imaginative fiction and character-driven narrative."
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Fellowship-4
"Single-player focus with minimal social or community interaction."
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Growth3
"Players develop characters by unlocking cards and upgrading dice, learning new strategies and synergies."
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Health-4
"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention during tactical battles; some downtime between missions but not idle play."
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Intimacy-4
"Limited to character interactions in story; no close social relationships or emotional sharing with other players."
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Leadership-3
"Players control a fixed small party but no leadership or management over larger groups or other players."
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Progression4
"Character progression through leveling, unlocking new cards, and upgrading dice; meaningful accumulation of power."
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Relaxation1
"Game offers moments of flow and satisfaction but also challenging battles that can cause tension."
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Sensation2
"Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with unique dice rolling animations and music, though not highly stimulating."
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Status-4
"No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."
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Story2
"Narrative is present with character development and plot twists, though some find it shallow or unengaging."
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Strategy4
"Tactical grid combat with deck and dice mechanics requires planning, positioning, and problem solving."
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Thrill2
"Dice randomness and challenging battles create suspense and excitement, though some frustration with RNG."
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Value3
"Good value for price with 15-25 hours of gameplay; some complaints about short length and replayability."
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Violence3
"Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with weapons and magic; story includes dark themes and killing."
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Survival3
"Players must manage resources, positioning, and health to survive challenging battles."
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