Mosaic Mask Studio has announced a new partnership with publisher Indie.io to enhance the final stages of development for Shields of Loyalty, a turn-based dark fantasy strategy game currently in Early Access on Steam. This collaboration is set to bring additional content, refined mechanics, and broader platform support as the game continues to evolve. With Shields of Loyalty already receiving positive feedback from players, the developers aim to leverage Indie.io’s resources to further polish and expand the game’s offerings.
Set in the hostile world of Mantaria, Shields of Loyalty challenges players to command an army of unique units in procedurally generated maps filled with strategic obstacles. The game features deep tactical gameplay, where players must train their forces, adapt to environmental effects, and engage in turn-based battles against a powerful undead enemy. With a progression system allowing unit upgrades and artifact enhancements, Shields of Loyalty provides high replayability and strategic depth.
With this new partnership, Mosaic Mask Studio has hinted at exciting future updates, including additional biomes, new factions, and a potential multiplayer mode. As Shields of Loyalty continues to grow in Early Access, players can expect frequent updates that refine gameplay and introduce fresh content.
About This Game
Shields of Loyalty is a turn-based dark fantasy strategy game. It is set in a thematic 2D world inspired by a legacy of genre classics, enriched with great features and modern gameplay. Experience challenging TBS action with high replayability value on the island world of Mantaria as you lead your army victoriously from battle to battle!
Customize Your Army
Command one of two unique avatars, each offering distinct skills and auras to shape your strategy:
- Aglovan the Noble: A foreboding cavalry commander who excels at leading swift and powerful attacks. Use his commanding presence to rally a diverse army of unit types and classes, leveraging his aura to dominate the battlefield.
- Warlord Karnoth: A barbarian leader with a focus on brute strength and tactical dominance. Command his army of strong infantry and flight units to crush your enemies with overwhelming force.
Train your units, transforming them into stronger and more powerful soldiers. Collect artifacts to further enhance your forces and unlock specialized abilities. Activate these abilities wisely to overcome the unholy brood and achieve victory!
Experience Tactical Depth
Utilize each avatar’s and hero’s distinct auras to gain the upper hand in battle. Free the “heroes of the old wars” and harness their power and auras to your advantage!
- Form strategically advantageous formations across the terrain to master challenges and overcome obstacles.
- Gather units into larger squads to fight against powerful enemies and withstand the onslaught of evil.
Explore Diverse Biomes
Face the undead army across several dynamic areas:
- Darkwoods: Begin your campaign in a biome covered by forests, swamps, and rocky landscapes.
- Eternal Ice: Push forward into a snowy tundra full of lethal traps.
Navigate Environmental Effects
Survive randomly generated environmental effects such as lightning strikes, storms, or meteorites. These events do not distinguish between friend or foe and will strike either army without mercy!
Replayability
On your way to free the island world of Mantaria, make decisions that unlock certain levels and block others. Enter the battle again and again to experience all of the challenges!
Early Access: The Road Ahead
- New Biome: Lava Desert: Conquer a hostile landscape teeming with danger and deadly enemies at every turn.
- New Avatar: Lead your army with a third powerful commander, bringing new strategies and abilities to your campaign.
More details about these exciting additions will be shared in our Steam Community announcements, so stay tuned for updates!
