I can assure you that Synchro is something genuinely original, offering a refreshing change of pace from the usual RPG formulas and combat systems we’re used to seeing in the genre. If you don’t believe me, go give the open playtest a try. It allows people to get their hands on the grim city of Solar-30 and try out the tactical combat. There’s a good few hours of gameplay in there as a result of the significant expansion of the content that’s been added, and it’s open to all. Below you will also find the new playtest announcement trailer.
The team is also keen for people to pass on their impressions afterward, with the feedback being used to guide further improvements. For those of you who have been following the project, this is a good opportunity to spend some time with the systems and give feedback as the development continues.
A Resistance Built Around Simultaneous Turns
Developed by Komisoft, Synchro is a turn-based RPG with a horror slant. It’s the story of a resistance fighting a corporation which is conducting all sorts of experiments on people. You recruit the normal folk and lead them against androids, criminals, and mutants throughout Solar-30.
Its central tactical hook is co-ordinated combat. You plan out what your squad are going to do in advance and then friendly and enemy actions play out in sync. Predicting the enemy, combining character abilities and using the environment are all key elements of that system. The set-up makes co-ordination absolutely vital as your plan has to take into account what the enemy are going to do whilst your own characters are executing it.
Beyond the battles, the game features: 10 character classes, equipment and weapon mods, and a secret HQ which you can then go on to expand with a workshop, a training ground, and all sorts of other facilities. The recruits also have psychological issues which will impact on the gameplay in some way or another.
To get involved, head over to the Synchro Steam page and use the ‘Join the Synchro Playtest’ section. It’s in development for PC at the moment and the full release date is yet to be announced. Below is the updated trailer.
