Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

released on May 15, 2019

Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

released on May 15, 2019

"Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest is a fantasy roleplaying game, in which you play the role of a druid who has just been reincarnated. Who are you? How did you die? Your mind is foggy. You only know you are here for a reason. The forest called you here because it needs you. The world of Druidstone is a vast procedurally generated forest where you explore ancient ruins, battle monsters with spells and swords, and meet interesting friends and foes. Battles will be fought on a two-dimensional grid using a tactical, turn-based battle system. Using your limited resources wisely is important for surviving in this dangerous world. You start the game barehanded, only clad in a simple cloak but as you discover the secrets of the Menhir Forest you will get more powerful and learn new abilities and battle tactics. At the heart of Druidstone is a gripping story which is told through the encounters and characters you will meet. Perhaps you will team up with an ally or two along the way?"


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This is a fun tactical cRPG with a good story, engaging mechanics, and a cool nature-based magic system! It's got a pretty steep learning curve since it's less of a think-on-the-fly game like XCOM and more of a puzzle game where trial and error teaches you the optimal way to complete the level. If you have the patience for it, becoming good enough to beat the game on hard is incredibly satisfying. In my opinion Druidstone a must-play for fans of the genre and holds some surprises in the way of formal experimentation that should be pleasing to veterans.

Really fun turn based dungeon crawler / puzzle game. If you've played the tabletop game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition), this is an extremely close approximation of that system in video game form. The combat is deterministic, so it emphasizes strategy and puzzling out how to best use your limited actions to accomplish the mission goals. Some missions have no combat at all and are literally just puzzles, but that's the exception. I love Descent, so this was right up my alley, and I had a great time. Thumbs up, way up.