Songs of Conquest
| Songs of Conquest | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Lavapotion |
| Publisher(s) | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Producer(s) | Magnus Alm |
| Designer(s) | Carl Toftfelt |
| Programmer(s) | Patrik Liljecrantz, Niklas Borglund |
| Artist(s) | Anders Gullmarsvik |
| Writer(s) | Kim Tough |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Early 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Songs of Conquest is an upcoming turn-based strategy game developed by Lavapotion and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Inspired by 90s classics such as Heroes of Might and Magic III, the game is scheduled for release in Early 2022 for Microsoft Windows and OS X. It allows players to choose from four unique factions, expand their kingdoms, and wage battle by controlling powerful magicians called Wielders.[1][2]
Gameplay
The game can be described as a turn-based strategy-adventure hybrid. The strategy part of the game involves kingdom management, such as recruiting Wielders and units, constructing and improving buildings, as well as turn-based combat skirmishes. The adventure part is supported by the unique fantasy setting and story, presented through a combination of 2D pixel art style, 3D environments, and volumetric lighting.[2][3]
Development
From 2019 to May 2021, Swedish development team Lavapotion had reached over 20,000 requests to sign up for Songs of Conquest's closed alpha. The team has kept a direct line of communication with the public through their Discord server, complementing it with updates on their official website's blog posts. The game's release was originally planned for late 2020 but, likely due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic[3], the launch target has been postponed to early 2022. The game is planned for distribution through Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store.[1]
Reception
While no independent reviews have been published as of October 2021, the public's reception in anticipation of the title's release has been positive, as evidenced by the game having been awarded the title of "Most Anticipated" in the "PC Gaming Show Presentation" during E3 2021.[4]
References
- ^ a b Walker, Alex (14 June 2021). "Songs Of Conquest Is Basically Heroes Of Might And Magic 3: JRPG Edition". Kotaku Australia. G/O Media. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b Smith, Graham (15 June 2021). "Songs Of Conquest was one of the prettiest games at E3 2021". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b Okic, Omar (3 May 2021). "SONGS OF CONQUEST CLOSED ALPHA INVITATIONS COMING MAY 2021". Keen Gamer. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Batchelor, James (16 June 2021). "Forza Horizon 5 voted most anticipated game in Official E3 2021 Awards". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2 July 2021 suggested (help)