The overworld map is more fleshed out and the story beats I saw really made me feel the mission to have The Brigade retake their war-torn homeland.
That part of the game was there in 2022, what I saw this year was a lot more polish, a huge step up in graphics, better customization and a greatly enhanced story and tactical mode. Once actions are selected the combat round executes automatically for all units and success or failure is determined by how well the unit placements were orchestrated.
This allows friendly deployed units (called The Brigade) to be positioned along the slider to intercept, dodge and counterattack based on where the enemies will be. As each battle unfolds a time slider allows players to see where the enemies will go and when/where they will fire weapons. Phantom Brigade is a mech based turn-based tactical RPG by developer Brace Yourself Games with a big hook centered around abilities to see enemies movements before they happen. The past two years have added so much content, customization, polish and integrated story elements that it felt almost like a sequel to the early build I saw back then. I had checked this game out back at the last in person PAX East in 2020 and while I was impressed at the time I could tell there was more that could be done. These are both unique and amazing experiences I cannot wait to get more of. Phantom Brigade and Industries of Titan were two of them.ĭrastically different games, but ones that stuck with me long after I checked them out on the show floor. This Canadian based team has a good record of responding to their public and have an active Discord for the game too.While I checked out many titles across the four days at PAX East there were a number of standout games that I just could not get out of my head. About the Developerīrace Yourself Games are a hot up and coming indie producer, responsible for Crypt of Necrodancer and the Industries of Titan, also entering into early access. Blow up any cover and collapse buildings over your enemies. Phantom Brigade allows every square meter of every scene to be destroyed.
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Customization: Featuring a rich customization system, the game enables you to fine-tune performance of your mechs, install a wide selection of equipment and access a wealth of cosmetic options.Tactical combat: Take command of your squad in varied missions ranging from sabotage of enemy equipment and infiltration of high-tech facilities to convoy ambushes and challenging outpost onslaughts.