Templar Battleforce

Don't sleep on this if you're a fan of squad based tactical combat games. Enormous attention to detail was paid when designing the game. It is very challenging deep into the campaign. Early on, Brutal difficulty feels merely challenging but eventually you will be forced to re-read and re-learn the finer points of game rules and tailor your strategy accordingly. Fortunately, the player is never locked into their level-up choices (skills, stats, special abilities) because they can be re-specced at will between missions. This costs nothing and eventually becomes part of the challenge on harder difficulties. The special abilities and equipment tree has to be unlocked progressively. Before higher tier abilities are unlocked, it makes sense to specialize a Templar one way but with better unlocks and more skill points to burn, re-speccing the same Templar using different talents becomes a game within a game. In my experience, this is especially true when abilities become available that can reduce enemy movement or otherwise cause a significant jump in buffs/debuffs. The tree itself is enormous and seems overwhelming but most "nodes" in the tree are quite cheap so it is possible…

Developed and published by Trese Brothers, Templar Battleforce is a tactical turn-based RPG that combines methodical combat, squad customization, and an engaging science fiction narrative into a highly rewarding strategy experience. Set within the expansive Star Traders universe, the game places players in command of the elite Templar Knights, humanity's most formidable warriors, as they defend scattered colonies from overwhelming alien threats and internal conflicts. Rather than focusing on cinematic storytelling, the narrative unfolds through missions, dialogue, and evolving battlefield situations, allowing players to gradually uncover the political struggles and dangers facing civilization. This approach creates a believable setting that complements the game's emphasis on tactical decision-making and strategic leadership. The heart of the experience lies in its carefully designed combat system, where every encounter requires thoughtful planning instead of quick reactions. Each Templar pilot operates a powerful Leviathan battle suit equipped with unique weapons and specialized abilities, turning every battlefield into a strategic puzzle. Positioning, movement, defensive formatio…

Game is fine in many ways. I just find the overheating too agressive for my taste.

Very very good.

simple but fun game with nice storyline

Good TRPG