$29.99Battle Chasers: Nightwar Comic-book RPG with shifting dungeons
A turn-based RPG built from a 90s comic, with hand-drawn art, six heroes to mix into a party of three, and dungeons that rearrange themselves every visit. Battles run on a clever overcharge system, loot and crafting feed your build, and there is fishing. It gets grindy in stretches, but the fighting is worth it.
Is Battle Chasers: Nightwar worth it?
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is worth it if…
- you enjoy classic turn-based JRPGs with a modern coat of paint
- you like building a party from distinct heroes and tuning their perks
- you want dungeons with traps, puzzles and loot that change each run
- you don't mind a grind to keep your gear and levels up
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Turn-based combat with a twist on mana
Battles play out in classic JRPG style: your three heroes against a wave or two of enemies, taking turns. The twist is the overcharge system. Skills have cast speeds, so a slow, heavy spell might land after an enemy has already moved, and timing matters. Each hero also unlocks three tiers of a Battle Burst, a special attack that hits hard when you have saved it up. Add perks, buffs and debuffs, and fights reward planning rather than button pressing.
Dungeons that never quite repeat themselves
Every hero has dungeon skills that shape how you explore: some break down walls, some burn barriers, some mess with mechanisms, and using the right one can change how a fight starts. Each dungeon also has three difficulty levels, with better rewards on the higher ones, so a run stays worth repeating. Between dungeons, an overworld map dotted with hidden areas, rare bosses and chance encounters rewards wandering off the path.
