Battle Chasers: Nightwar

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Release Date: October 3, 2017

RPG, Fantasy, Turn-based, Isometric View, Comics, Indie Games, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, Singleplayer

A fantasy jRPG featuring a turn-based combat system, based on the popular Battle Chasers comic book series. The game was developed by Airship Syndicate, founded by the creators of the Darksiders game, including the creative director and the comic's author, Joe Maureira.

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar for PC, SWITCH and etc. is a turn-based jRPG set in the universe featured in the popular comic book series called Battle Chasers, created by Joe Madureira and published between 1998-2001 by WildStorm and Image Comics. The game described herein has been developed by the independent Airship Syndicate, established by the former employees of Vigil Games who have worked on the Darksiders series - Ryan Stefanelli and Joe Madureira himself, who decided to start a career in the video game industry. What is worth mentioning, the developers were able to create the game thanks to an extremely successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.

Plot

The story of Battle Chasers: Nightwar is set in the arcanepunk universe featured in the comic book series. In this universe, science and magic coexist with one another. The game tells an entirely new story, thus one does not have to be familiar with the comic books. During the game, a player assumes control over a party of three, comprising characters known from the comic book original, including a legendary warrior Garrison, a nine-year-old Gully, a golem Calibretto, Kholan the sorcerer, and Red Monika - a bounty hunter.

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Mechanics

It was developers' intention for the game to pay homage to classic jRPG productions such as Final Fantasy, Suikoden, Chrono Trigger, and Phantasy Star. Gameplay is set across two separate plains - the first one being the exploration of the in-game world players get to observe from the top-down perspective. This world is mostly composed of randomly generated dungeons filled with various events, monsters, and challenging bosses. This gameplay aspect is also full of typical action elements. The team a player gets to control has to avoid different traps, and each member exhibits a unique set of skills that are useful when traversing the dungeons, e.g. destroying walls and healing companions. All throughout the numerous recesses, one can find vendors selling rare items, magic shrines, and even powerful artifacts.

The other gameplay element mentioned above focuses on turn-based combat set in separate 2.5D arenas, similarly to other classic jRPGs. Each controlled character exhibits a unique set of skills that can be developed as one earns experience points. The combat system utilizes the initiative mechanics, which determines the order of actions for all the characters on the battlefield. Moreover, during a battle one has to manage his team's energy and can mount powerful special attacks, which can turn the tide of more than one battle. Each visited dungeon can be revisited on a higher difficulty level.

Technical aspects

In terms of the technical aspects, the PC, SWITCH and etc. release of Battle Chasers: Nightwar delivers comic-book-like visuals, co-developed by the author of the original series - Joe Madureira. In the game, players get to observe the action from the top-down perspective (typical for many 2.5D iconic RPGs). Also worth mentioning is the fact the for the most part of the campaign a player gets to familiarize himself with the story, not through the animated cutscenes, but consecutive progress.

Platforms:

PC Windows October 3, 2017

PlayStation 4 October 3, 2017

Xbox One October 3, 2017

Android August 1, 2019

Apple iOS August 1, 2019

Nintendo Switch May 15, 2018

Developer: Airship Syndicate / HandyGames (AND) / HandyGames (iOS)

Publisher: THQ Nordic / Nordic Games

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Battle Chasers: Nightwar Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB Intel HD 4000 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Battle Chasers: Nightwar Video Game.

87%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (7,242)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Art and Visuals: The game features exceptional artwork and character design, with many users praising the comic-style graphics and vibrant environments.
Engaging Combat: The turn-based combat system is well-received, with strategic mechanics and a unique Overcharge feature that enhances gameplay. Users appreciate the character abilities and the tactical depth of the battles.
Fun Gameplay: Many reviews highlight the overall enjoyment of the gameplay, character abilities, and the satisfaction of progressing through dungeons and boss fights.
Nostalgic Appeal: The game evokes feelings of classic JRPGs, reminiscent of titles like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, which appeals to fans of the genre.

The main cons of the game

Pacing and Slowness: A common criticism is the slow pace of the game, particularly in terms of movement speed and battle animations, which can lead to a frustrating experience.
Grinding: Several users mention excessive grinding and repetitive dungeon crawling, with some feeling that the grind detracts from the overall experience and story progression.
Story and Character Development: The narrative is often described as lacking depth, with some players feeling that character development is minimal and the plot does not engage them fully.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Quality of Life Features: Players express a desire for basic features such as the ability to skip animations, faster movement options, and better map navigation tools (like named locations).
Diverse Enemy Variety: Some reviews mention a lack of enemy diversity, with many encounters featuring similar or recycled foes.
Deeper Story Elements: Users wish for a more immersive story experience, with richer lore and character backstories that could enhance engagement with the game.

Summary

Overall, while "Battle Chasers: Nightwar" is praised for its art style and combat mechanics, it faces criticism for pacing issues and a lack of depth in its narrative and character development.

Summary generated on: October 29, 2025

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