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❤ Tactical Gameplay and Map Design

The game challenges players to carefully maneuver their units around intricate, puzzle-like maps. Reviewers highlight the engaging, multi-faceted nature of the maps, which present a variety of enemies and strategic objectives that require thoughtful planning and execution to overcome. For example, one reviewer describes a map where players must assault a heavily fortified fort defended by accurate and damaging ballistae, with the ability to influence the difficulty of the battle through actions taken in previous chapters.

❤ Unique Unit Roster and Class Variety

The game features an exceptional cast of over 30 unique playable characters, each with their own classes, weapons, skills, and personal quirks. Reviewers praise the creativity and balance of the unit roster, describing units such as a powerful sniper, a cliffclimbing horseman, and a playable fire-breathing dragon. They note that the wide variety of playstyles ensures that there are no "dud" characters, allowing players to experiment and find their preferred strategies.

❤ Replayability and Branching Paths

The game encourages multiple playthroughs, as it features varying story paths and multiple possible endings based on the player's choices and which characters survive. Additionally, the unique unit availability system, where certain characters are only usable in specific chapters, further incentivizes players to experience the full cast and storylines across different playthroughs.

❤ Quality of Life Improvements

Compared to the first game, the developers have implemented several quality of life improvements that enhance the player experience. Most notably, the ability to save at any point, rather than only every 5 turns, reduces frustration and allows for more flexible, experimental play. Reviewers note that this change makes the game more accessible without significantly diminishing the overall challenge.

❤ Challenging Yet Rewarding Gameplay

While the game is generally considered easier than its predecessor, reviewers praise the "intricate maps" and "insane balancing" that still require careful, thoughtful play to overcome. The ability to save at any point helps mitigate some of the more punishing aspects, while still preserving the core tactical challenge that fans of the genre expect.