Thunderful announces Steamworld Heist II, a sequel to the critically-acclaimed tactics game, featuring a new tropical setting, interactive world map, and a new cast of characters. The game retains the turn-based ricochet strategy of the original while adding a new job system and emphasis on exploration. Despite concerns about diminishing returns, the team is confident in the game's quality and aims to deliver the best installment in the series. Set to release on August 8, the game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Lamplighters League is a modern XCOM-style turn-based strategy game set in an alternate 1930s world filled with supervillains and Lovecraftian horrors. Players manage a team of thieves, scoundrels, and assassins to stop the villains' misdeeds. The game offers tile-based movements, upgradeable home bases, and engaging interactions between troops. With its intriguing blend of light stealth, heavy pulp style, and XCOM gun battles, Lamplighters League provides a meaty tactics game for fans of the genre.
Wargroove 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor with improved map creation tools, an all-new game mode, and three separate campaigns. While the story and tactical combat options remain similar to the original, the game offers hours of fun and challenging gameplay. The addition of new units, items, and a two-tiered Groove system adds depth to the gameplay experience. The roguelike Conquest mode provides an extra challenge, while the upgraded map creation tools allow for more creativity. Overall, Wargroove 2 is a worthy sequel that offers more of what made the first game great.
