It is definitely one of the tactical RPGs that impressed me the most in a recent demo trial. It’s called Arco, developed by Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, and Fáyer. This little gem features top-quality pixel graphics that bring to life a fantastical world reminiscent of the Wild West and the Mexican jungles, and it also incorporates magic.
The main highlight, however, lies in its combat system, which offers a sort of simultaneous turn where the player and opponents decide their moves and see the outcome in real-time. The publisher Panic have announced the release date set for August 15, 2024, on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Below is an overview, screenshots, and a trailer.
About This Game
Enter the breathtakingly beautiful world of Arco, a unique tactical action game where your decisions shape the story. Journey through lush forests, sweeping plains, and scorching deserts as you guide four unlikely heroes in their vendetta against the Red Company gang. Battle warriors of different nations, fend off greedy colonizers, and slay monstrous creatures as you voyage across this enchanted land. Change your fate, one move at a time.
Features:
- Cleverly plan your next move in a unique, “simultaneous turn-based” combat system.
- Unlock new game-changing skills, recruit powerful allies, and collect life-saving resources as you progress.
- Progress through each campaign as a different character with their own set of special abilities.
- Dive into a tale full of danger and excitement and watch it unfold from multiple viewpoints.
- Explore a fantastical world brought to life by evocative pixel art and an atmospheric score.
