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The video introduces a variety of turn-based tactics games, focusing on rich narratives, strategic gameplay, and unique settings. Highlights include "Gears Tactics," set in the Gears of War universe with high-stakes missions against the Locust Army, and "Into the Breach," a procedurally generated mech combat game by the creators of FTL. The Viking-themed RPG "The Banner Saga" emphasizes impactful player choices, while "Darkest Dungeon" delves into the psychological stresses of dungeon crawling with roguelike elements and gothic art. Other notable mentions are the Warhammer series entries "Mechanicus," featuring the technologically advanced Adeptus Mechanicus, and "Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters," centered on the Grey Knights combating Chaos.
Additional games discussed include "Muted Year 0: Road to Eden," blending XCOM-style turn-based combat with stealth in a post-apocalyptic world; "Doctrine," a Cold War thriller involving a secret organization fighting a global conspiracy; and "Songs of Conquest," a strategy game inspired by '90s classics with kingdom management and RPG elements. "King Arthur Knight's Tale," in Early Access, combines tactical gameplay with a character-driven RPG narrative focused on Sir Mordred. The video also recommends tools like augmented Steam and Steam DB plugins for a more customized Steam store experience.
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In this part of the video, the host introduces the top 10 turn-based tactics games. The first game mentioned is Gears Tactics, set 12 years before the Gears of War series, where players develop, recruit, and command squads to hunt down the Locust Army leader. It’s available on Xbox Game Pass and Steam, requires an Xbox profile, and has 76% positive reviews on Steam. The campaign duration is around 24-40 hours, depending on the player’s thoroughness.
Next, Into the Breach is highlighted as a procedurally generated game from the creators of FTL, where players control future mechs to combat gigantic creatures threatening humanity. It has overwhelmingly positive reviews and is available on various platforms, including mobile via a Netflix subscription, with a playtime of 5.5 to 45 hours.
The Banner Saga is described as a Viking-themed RPG with impactful choices and a visually appealing 2D art style. It’s the first part of a trilogy, each game taking about 10 hours to complete.
Darkest Dungeon is presented as a roguelike turn-based game focusing on psychological stress, featuring gothic 2D artwork and acclaimed narration. It has a high completion time of around 55 hours and has expanded into a genre of similar games.
Lastly, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is briefly mentioned, where players control the technologically advanced Adeptus Mechanicus army within the Warhammer universe.
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In this part of the video, the narrator discusses several games, beginning with one where players worship the Omnissiah, a machine spirit, and replace their flesh with mechanical parts. The game features over 50 missions, costs $30 but can go on sale for as low as $6, and offers 18 hours of main story gameplay, extendable to 40 hours for completionists.
Moving on, the narrator talks about “Muted Year 0: Road to Eden,” which combines XCOM-style turn-based combat with stealth and exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting where players control a team of mutants. The game is priced at $35, with sale prices dropping to $14, and offers around 13 hours for the main story and 23-24 hours for completionists.
Next, the video covers “Doctrine,” a cold war thriller set in 1983, where players lead a secret organization to prevent a global conspiracy. This game has the lowest rating among those discussed, with 75% positive reviews. It is priced at $40 but often goes on sale for as low as $4, offering 30 hours of main campaign gameplay and up to 130 hours for completionists.
“Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters,” the newest game on the list, features players managing Grey Knights in their fight against Chaos. It is praised for its music, story, and voice acting. The game costs $45, with limited sale discounts so far, providing 23 hours for the main story and up to 150 hours for completionists.
Lastly, “Songs of Conquest” is mentioned as a turn-based strategy game inspired by 90s classics, involving kingdom management and RPG elements.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses King Arthur Knight’s Tale, which is currently in Early Access with positive reviews. The game costs $30 or 700 rupees, with a maximum discount of 25% so far. It features a mix of turn-based tactical gameplay and character-centric RPG elements, with a main story that takes approximately 30 hours to complete. The narrative involves Sir Mordred, the nemesis of King Arthur, who must kill King Arthur again after both were resurrected by the Lady of the Lake. The speaker also shares information about tools like augmented Steam and Steam DB plugins, which provide detailed insights and customization options for users on the Steam store page.