![]() ![]() Most of the population has succumbed to the Tyrant’s machinations, the survivors losing ground each day. Things are bleak, as the queen and king are already dead. ![]() The kingdom quickly falls to chaos and strife when the Tyrant reaches its shores, promising to rid the land of every evil with his simple solution of turning everyone into the walking undead bound by his control alone. Yet, its tactical-minded mechanics translate well to short bursts of playtime, perhaps making the Nintendo Switch port the optimal way to experience Tyrant’s Blessing. Admittedly, it isn’t a game without frustration. A minimalist story combined with a satisfying and challenging gameplay loop awaits those who decide to fight for the island nation Tyberia’s freedom from the undead legions of a necromantic Tyrant. Tyrant’s Blessing underwent a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2021 and has a demo available to try out on Steam.Indie SRPG Tyrant’s Blessing is something of a mixed blessing. Heroes that are defeated by the Tyrant’s forces will join their undead ranks, but can be returned to their human form. Character placement and the environment play major roles in combat. Players can bring along three fighters, plus a pet, into each encounter. ![]() Tyrant’s Blessing includes twenty distinct heroes, though not all may appear in a single playthrough. Encounters can have players needing to weigh up intervening against highwaymen or attempting to save a child versus the risk to their forces and resources. The game features strategic and choice elements as players need to decide whether to spend their time fighting, rescuing survivors, or building up their strength. Players command the realm’s few surviving warriors as they lead an uprising and attempt to banish the Tyrant back to the depths of the sea. Tyrant’s Blessing is set in the land of Tyberia, after the eponymous Tyrant took it over and made its populace into undead magic-bound thralls. ![]() The game will be available digitally for PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and Nintendo Switch. Freedom Games and Mercury Game Studio announced that tactical RPG Tyrant’s Blessing will release on August 8, 2022. ![]()
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