Vae Victis, a new minimalistic turn-based strategy game, is set to arrive on Steam on August 4th, 2023. Players will lead their chosen factions, build their armies, and outmaneuver their enemies in a quest for empire expansion. The game combines easy-to-grasp, swift combat with the intricate mechanics of kingdom management.
Players will start their campaign with a small kingdom, aiming to build a prosperous empire while cautiously watching out for enemies. Alongside waging wars, players will also manage their economies and populations for ultimate success.
In multiplayer mode, players can engage in custom battles against their friends, employing a variety of tactics and units. For quick, intense battles, players can opt for custom battles, choosing their armies, their enemies, and then implementing their strategies.
Key features of Vae Victis include a dynamic turn-based combat system, a variety of factions with unique abilities and units, and procedurally generated maps, which provide a unique and challenging battlefield for every skirmish. This highly anticipated game offers a fresh and dynamic approach to turn-based strategy games, promising an engaging and challenging experience for all players.
Below an overview of the game via Steam and Custom Battle Gameplay Video.
Overview
Welcome to Vae Victis, the minimalistic turn-based strategy game where you choose your faction, build your army, and crush your enemies to expand your empire. With intuitive turn-based combat, this game is easy to pick up but hard to master. Quickly form defensive lines and rapidly attack to claim victory!
Campaign
Start as a small kingdom and work to build a successful empire. Expand your borders while keeping a close eye on your enemies, who are always looking for an opportunity to strike. But war is not your only challenge; managing your economy and people is key to your success.
Multiplayer
Go head-to-head with your friends in custom battles and surprise them with your cunning Celtic archers, strong Roman swordsmen, or Hunnic cavalry maneuvers.
Custom Battles
Not in the mood for a full campaign? Start a custom battle, set your army and enemies, and deploy your strategy for a quick, intense battle.
Key Features
- Intuitive Turn-Based Combat
Most turn-based combat systems are slow and clunky, however in Vae Victis the combat is fast and dynamic. Quickly form defensive lines and rapidly attack!- Factions
Choose from a variety of factions with their own special abilities and units to provide a twist to your strategy!- Units
All units are created to fit their faction, with buffs and nerfs based on the factions’ abilities. Making each battle unique.- Procedurally Generated Maps
All maps are procedurally generated, from terrain to obstacles creating unique gameplay and challenges for every battle.
