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Shards of the Realm

Immerse yourself in a turn based tactical RPG/Strategy set in an expansive open world, where you manage a diverse party of heroes and construct formidable fortresses. Strategize in battles, explore vast lands, and lead your team to glory in a dynamic fantasy adventure.

All Reviews:

Positive (12) - 91% of the 12 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Oct 1, 2024

Developer:

Yevhen Rebrakov

Publisher:

Yevhen Rebrakov

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Spanish - Spain	✔		✔
Polish	✔		✔

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game is fully completed in its current state, with all core mechanics, systems, and gameplay loops in place. Players can engage with an expansive open-world environment, tactical combat mechanics, and immersive RPG elements from start to finish. While the main content is entirely playable and polished, players may still encounter minor balance issues, occasional adjustments needed for gameplay mechanics, or small bugs that we intend to smooth out during Early Access.

Early Access provides us an invaluable opportunity to refine the game further through direct community feedback. I encourage players to share their thoughts and suggestions on gameplay balance, combat mechanics, narrative flow, and overall immersion. Your insights will help us fine-tune the experience, implement community-driven features, and tackle any remaining issues efficiently.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“There is no exact release date planned yet, but given that the game is already fully completed, the Early Access period will likely be quite short. Most likely, it won't take longer than 1–2 months. It's worth noting that the information about the game's completion was last updated on June 21, and the timeline is based on that date rather than the Early Access release date.

Once I ensure that the balance, gameplay mechanics, and overall polish meet the high-quality standards I'm aiming for—and once the community confirms that it's ready—I will proceed with the full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Since the game is already completed and very close to the final release, the differences between the Early Access version and the final version will be minimal. Primarily, the final version may include minor adjustments, bug fixes, gameplay balance improvements, and polishing based on player feedback. However, overall, the content and features available during Early Access will remain mostly unchanged for the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully completed in its current state”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, after the full release, the price will be increased.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Engaging with the community is a cornerstone of our development strategy, which is a key reason for my decision to launch in Early Access. I am committed to actively participating in discussions on platforms such as Discord and the Steam forums to engage with players about the game. Your feedback will be a crucial part of the development process from start to finish.

Furthermore, I've built the game with the potential for user modifications in mind, though a final decision on this aspect is still pending. We value the creativity and innovation that come from player mods and are considering the best way to implement this feature.”

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About This Game

"Shards of the Realm" is a turn-based tactical RPG/Strategy set in a fantasy world. In it, you must not only assemble a group of adventurers but also develop your own fortress, assign workers, research new technologies, and produce the items necessary for victory.

The game features over 50 different researches, more than 200 items, and over 60 skills, party vehicles with different properties.

The game features 3 key concepts: turn-based tactical battles, exploration on a global map in a living world and fortress/party management.

Tactical Battles

The game offers 4 distinct classes and 8 subclasses, each with unique gameplay. Assemble a balanced team to overcome superior enemies. Utilizing cover, flanking attacks, and smart role distribution within the group are the keys to success. Meanwhile, a destructible environment in battles adds variety to tactical maneuvers.

A flexible character development tree and the option for multiclassing will help you create your unique team.

Tactical battles include a range of mechanics that allow players to gain a tactical advantage over the enemy, such as:

Different types of armor based on the direction of the attack
Elevations and cover for positioning in battle
A waiting mode where characters can attack even out of turn
Opportunity attacks based on the characters' line of sight
An action points system instead of predefined moves and attacks, offering greater variability in tactical actions.

Global Map

In the global map mode, the player can interact with various factions, improve relationships with them, or, conversely, go to war, which may lead to their total annihilation. While the world evolves independently, only the player's actions will determine its outcome. As factions clash and wars erupt between them, the player must decide whether to pick a side and influence the balance of power, or tread carefully and work hard to maintain a fragile equilibrium. Whether you choose to save everyone or plunge them into the abyss of chaos is up to you. Seek and gather resources, trade, complete faction quests, or loot caravans... Any means are good for victory.

Fortress Management

To achieve victory, you'll need equipment. You can, of course, buy or find it, but the best pieces can only be invented and created. A flexible technology tree and production are available to the player in their fortress. A wide variety of buildings for construction will assist both in resource gathering and in training fighters.