Bastard

If the original "Legends of Eisenwald" was a solid, albeit somewhat clunky, representative of the genre, then "Bastard" is a small expansion built on the same engine. The main focus here is on a grim story and a philosophical undertone that, while deserving of some praise, is not enough to make this game truly enjoyable. All game mechanics are carried over from the original. The only new addition is the "reputation" system. As you progress, you encounter various events where you must make decisions that affect your reputation. Almost always, this boils down to choosing between a "bad" option - encouraging violence and ignorance to gain reputation points - or a "good" option, where you do the right thing but lose reputation, endure insults and curses, and often receive no gratitude from those you save. This reputation can be used in just a handful of situations to "assert authority" - usually to intimidate someone and avoid a fight. But why bother with this feature when defeating enemies provides both experience and loot? Fighting is almost always the better choice. The most contentious design decision is that to unlock one of the three endings, you must participate in every repu…

Not too good, game or storywise but its short so the pain isnt as bad as you might think. it has its funny moments but I feel ill forget all about it in a few weeks. To get the achievements and win the game with the bastard ending you must abstain from being the quintessential white knight and be the best bastard you can be, it had nice moral choices sometimes. Get it if you like hex grid tactics and the medieval feudal setting, its a very short game, i liked legends of Eisenwald much better.

Bastard, developed and published by Aterdux Entertainment, is a compact narrative-driven tactical RPG that prioritizes moral tension and grounded storytelling over mechanical complexity or visual spectacle. Set within the same universe as Legends of Eisenwald, it strips away the broader scope of that series and instead focuses on a more intimate, character-centered tale. The game presents itself less as a heroic adventure and more as a somber exploration of choices made under pressure, where outcomes are rarely satisfying and consequences tend to linger. The narrative is the centerpiece, following a story that blends elements of medieval drama with investigative undertones. Rather than casting the player as a clear-cut protagonist, the game places them in situations where motivations are murky and outcomes are uncertain. Much of the experience unfolds through dialogue and decision-making, with conversations shaping both the direction of the plot and the player’s perception of the characters involved. The writing leans into realism, presenting a world where ideals are difficult to uphold and even well-intentioned actions can produce unintended harm. This approach gives the game a r…

Плохой мод на основную игру.

primitive, stupid, slapdash

Мда...система авторитета которая не позволяет принимать адекватные решения и играть в игру - это нечто. Привязка прокачки к квестам которые ты можешь решать только так, как задумали авторы( а иначе вы теряете авторитет и игра заканчивается) - превращает игру в рельсы.