Ironcast

Mechanics

The aforementioned Puzzle Quest largely inspired the mechanics. Turn-based skirmishes underpinned by the principles of the so-called "match 3" logic games, constitute the core element of the experience. During each turn, the player can match objects on the map up to three times, erasing elements that symbolize ammo, energy, repairs, the cooling system or money for example. The points the player collects in so doing, can be spent on reinforcing barriers and the mech's defensive systems, as well as to activate different abilities and effects, which can be used many times in a single turn. Several mech models were included, and those differ in their durability, energy, and weaponry. Also, the same number of commanders can be found here. They affect the course of the in-game events through their unique special skills.

In Ironcast for PC, SWITCH and etc., each campaign lasts for about 60 minutes and is comprised of a series of randomly generated missions. Each of those requires the player to stop the French who are marching to London, and the session ends with a boss fight. Each time, the players have 14 days (14 missions) to prepare themselves for that final fight. During these missions, the player has to gain experience, gather resources and develop both their mech and the army that accompanies the machine in combat. The results of the boss fight depend largely on the player's effectiveness when completing the said preparatory missions.