Beastmancer

Pros: - nice story - creature design and leveling - spell system - crafting system - UI/UX which means that developers actually played games releases in last 30 years Cons: - level cap is reached in mid of game - game is in my opinion too easy but bear in mind I have 10+ years of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 playtime - world feels empty - "adventure map" should display monsters differently like in King's Bounty games Final conslusion is positive and I recommend paying and playing this game. This is no AAA title so cons can be forgiven and is created by small team and they've done very good job.

Beastmancer is a neat concept as a monster tamer with Heroes of Might and Magic style combat. Nearly ten years after release, however, it's especially rough to play through. You can fortunately speed up combat as an option, but it's a sparse, nearly barebones interface and environment to wander around in, you burn consumable items for a smaller risk to capture monsters, and it just isn't fun enough to play.

Beastmancer, developed and published by Autarca, is an independent tactical RPG that merges monster taming with turn-based strategy in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly distinct. Set across a chain of mysterious islands, the game places players in the role of an aspiring Beastmancer invited to compete in a prestigious tournament. While the premise initially suggests a straightforward quest for glory, the narrative gradually reveals a world filled with secrets, social tensions, and hidden dangers. The setting carries a darker tone than many creature-collecting games, giving the adventure a unique identity that immediately separates it from more traditional entries in the genre. At its core, Beastmancer revolves around assembling a team of creatures and using them effectively in tactical combat encounters. The game features more than sixty monsters to capture and train, each offering different skills, combat roles, and strategic applications. Battles take place on grid-based maps where positioning is often just as important as selecting the right attack. Some creatures excel at absorbing damage, while others focus on mobility, ranged attacks, or support abilities. Thi…

Such a great game, I wish more people would play it, I also wish there was more, or mods for this so I could have more than 7 slots like the prince and the walker have 8 - 10

I love the art design, the creatures look great as does the environment. However, there's small things which really hold it back. Dialogue screens sometimes have a delay and I was unable to find a way to skip text fade in. Made pace of travel feel really sluggish. I imagine combat gets better later but it feels so slow early to the point that I don't think I could make it further. Maybe get it on sale, as it's not the worst thing out there but you can definitely feel 'my first project' energy behind it.

I wasn't expecting to like this game as much as I did.