Another exciting strategy game has just made its debut on PC in version 1.0. It’s called Athena Crisis and carries the DNA of Advance Wars and Fire Emblem. With charming pixel art, a wide variety of units equipped with unique abilities, a robust map and scenario editor, and a lengthy single-player campaign, this game promises to capture the hearts of turn-based strategy fans.
Gameplay
In Athena Crisis, players command over 40 unique units, including infantry, ground, naval, and air forces, as they navigate challenging multiverse-spanning missions. Gameplay combines traditional turn-based tactics with special mechanics, such as Power Crystals, which allow friends to join your game for co-op battles—or even invade! Victory can be achieved through various means, from defeating enemies to capturing bases or surviving for a set time.
Strategic Depth:
- Fog of War: Strategic positioning and the use of terrain are key, as advancing recklessly might expose units to unforeseen dangers, including bizarre encounters like dinosaur attacks.
- Skills and Powers: Players can unlock new units and status effects or use special powers to tip the balance in battle.
Customization: The game features a full map and campaign editor, enabling players to create and share their own scenarios, adding near limitless replayability beyond the 30+ hours of official content.
Multiplayer & Cross-Platform Play:
Athena Crisis offers synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer with ranked or casual modes, supporting up to seven players per game. Cross-platform play is seamless across various devices, allowing you to continue your game whether on a PC, phone, or Steam Deck.
Key Features:
- Engaging Single-Player Campaign: Packed with humor and memorable characters.
- Multiplayer Modes: Engage in ranked or casual online battles with up to 7 players.
- Cross-Platform Continuity: Switch effortlessly between your devices and keep your progress intact.
- Creative Freedom: Design and share custom maps and campaigns using the in-game editor.
- Community Content: Access hours of additional content created by other players.
- Full Controller Support: Compatible with PlayStation and Xbox controllers.
