Wartile
Release Date: February 8, 2018
Strategy, fantasy, RTS, Board & card, tactics, RPG elements, Norse mythology, card games, indie games, the Vikings, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
Steam
Wartile is an RTS with elements of card and board games. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world inspired by the Norse mythology. We control a party of vikings on a raid. Gameplay focuses on real-time battles between groups of warriors. Each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the key to victory lies in taking advantage of them. Another important gameplay element is the deck of cards built by the players.
Videos and Screens
[0:00] Wartile early access trailer
[0:30] Wartile trailer #1
Wartile Description
Wartile for PC, iOS and AND is a fantasy real-time strategy that combines elements of board and card games. It is the first game developed by Playwood Project Aps, a studio established by Michael Rud Jakobsen, long-time employee of IO Interactive (he worked on Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days). The game was firstly released on PC, and later, in 2016 on mobile platforms. The developers from Playwood Project Aps describe their game as “chess without turns”.
The Plot
Wartile for PC, iOS and AND takes place in a dark fantasy world inspired by the Norse mythology. We control a group of Vikings ransacking villages.
Mechanics
Gameplay in Wartile for PC, iOS and AND focuses on real time battles. Each of our Vikings has their own strengths and weaknesses and taking advantage of them is one of the key factors in achieving victory. Player-built card decks are another important gameplay feature. Not only do they buff our warriors, but they also activate defensive and offensive actions. More than often this will change the course of the battle. Cards also play an important role in exploration.
Combat takes place on three-dimensional maps divided into hexagonal tiles. As a result, they might look as if they were turn-based, but they actually happen in real time. Combat difficulty is influenced not only by the variety of units, but also by the environment. Units located on higher ground have advantage over those who are not. To win, we have to think strategically.
Game Modes
Wartile offers a story driven single player campaign and a multiplayer mode that can be played locally or through the Internet.
Technical Aspects
Wartile for PC, iOS and AND uses Unreal Engine 4, which makes it visuals stand out among similar games. The game was designed so that it would resemble board games as much as possible. As a result, character models look like miniature figures or chess counters, and when they are defeated they shatter into pieces. The graphics are beautiful and look like animated paper mâché models.
Last updated on April 6, 2017
Wartile Summary
Early Access:March 17, 2017
Platforms:
PC / Windows February 8, 2018
PlayStation 4 March 24, 2020
Xbox One March 24, 2020
Android OS cancelled
Apple iOS cancelled
Developer: Playwood Project Aps
Publisher: Deck13 Interactive
Age restrictions: 12+
Wartile System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Quad Core, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Android OS
Requirements: tablet
Apple iOS
Requirements: iPad