2024 Tactical RPG Crown Wars: The Black Prince Lands on Nintendo Switch with Major Enhancements

Written by Marcello TBL

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NACON and Artefacts Studio have announced the highly anticipated release of Crown Wars: The Black Prince for Nintendo Switch. Since its original launch on PC and consoles in May, the turn-based tactical strategy game has undergone significant optimizations to ensure a seamless experience for Switch users. Developed by Artefacts Studio, known for their critically acclaimed The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos (with an impressive 88% positive rating on Steam), this title expands their legacy with dark fantasy elements and intricate gameplay mechanics.

Crown Wars

A Grim Tale of War and Occult Mysteries

Set during the tumultuous Hundred Years’ War, Crown Wars: The Black Prince transports you to a period of historical strife where royal families vie for supremacy. However, the game adds a unique dark fantasy layer, introducing occult forces that challenge both your tactical skills and your perception of medieval warfare. The blending of historical authenticity with supernatural elements creates a gripping narrative backdrop for the strategic gameplay

Tactical Depth and Customization

Crown Wars: The Black Prince provides a richly detailed tactical experience, offering six distinct character classes to craft your perfect squad. Each class brings a blend of physical prowess and specialized skills, allowing you to build an army that reflects your unique playstyle. The game emphasizes strategic depth with features such as:

  • Cover and Positioning: Utilize the terrain to gain advantages in battle, blending positioning with skill combinations for maximum impact.
  • Dynamic Objectives: Take on a mix of main and secondary missions that push your strategic abilities to their limits.
  • Diverse Arsenal: Equip and evolve a wide array of weapons tailored to each soldier’s class and the overarching strategy.
  • Unlockable Skills and Moves: Over 100 class-specific skills and weapons await, each with diverse applications like damage dealing, crowd control, and healing.
  • Brutal Finishing Moves: Satisfying sequences cap off challenging fights, offering cinematic rewards for your tactical acumen.

To celebrate the launch, a new trailer has been unveiled, highlighting the game’s immersive medieval setting and intense combat. Here link to Nintendo Store Page.

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Marcello TBL

Italian Dad in love with Turn-Based RPGs and Indie Games. In 2018 he started Turn Based Lovers and now he can't live without it.