Broken Alliance

Early Access

Release Date: January 15, 2025 Early Access

A turn-based strategy with RPG and card mechanics, inspired by Heroes of Might & Magic, Age of Wonders or Disciples. In Broken Alliance we explore the magical world of Eol, playing as one of the available factions. We expand our city, build an army and compete in turn-based battles featuring cards from our deck.

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Broken Alliance is a turn-based strategy with RPG elements, enriched with mechanics straight from card games. It was developed by the independent studio Placeholder Gameworks from Estonia, which has the game Disciples.

Story

Broken Alliance takes us to the fantasy world of Eol, which found itself on the brink of destruction as a result of magic abuse. During the game, we take the lead of one of the factions shaking the world. Our task is to save it before it gets destroyed. How the future of this land unfolds largely depends on our actions and the choices we make.

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Gameplay

We start the game in Broken Alliance by creating a character and choosing the side of the conflict. While the representatives of Paradise live in harmony with nature, Forge is a technological powerhouse, Anchorage are traditionalists, and Phobos is a faction of fanatics. We have nothing left to do but to plunge into the whirl of adventures, driven by quests that push the plot forward and the personal missions of the heroes.

We watch the action from a bird's eye view, just like in the genre's classics. Controlling one of the characters, we traverse locations and interact with objects, discover artifacts, take over buildings, and finally recruit units and engage in battles with opponents. Our command center is a city that we are expanding as we progress.

The skirmishes take place in a turn-based mode, on arenas covered with a grid of hexagonal fields. We play cards that allow us to use artifacts and make use of specific powers and attacks of individual units. Over time, we expand our deck, which broadens our range of moves available on the battlefield.

Graphics

The graphic design of Broken Alliance was made in pixel art technique.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Placeholder Gameworks

Publisher: Placeholder Gameworks

Age restrictions: 12+

Similar Games:

Heroes of Might and Magic V

Songs of Conquest

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Broken Alliance Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB Intel HD, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10/11.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB Intel HD, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10/11.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Broken Alliance Video Game.

82%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Positive (40)

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The main pros of the game

Stunning Pixel Art: Many s praised the vibrant and detailed pixel art, often stopping to ire the visuals.
Engaging Story and Voice Acting: The narrative is described as captivating, with high-quality voice acting that enhances immersion.
Creative World and Factions: Players appreciated the unique and diverse factions, characters, and species, with a fresh take on fantasy settings.
Innovative Gameplay Mechanics: The blend of turn-based combat with card mechanics and RPG elements was seen as a refreshing combination that sets the game apart from traditional titles like Heroes of Might and Magic.
Exploration and Replayability: s enjoyed the exploration aspect and found the game world inviting, with a sense of adventure and discovery.

The main cons of the game

Limited Content in Early Access: Many reviews noted that currently only one faction is available, which limits gameplay options.
Bugs and Jankiness: Some players encountered bugs, particularly with UI elements and combat mechanics, which are common in early access titles.
Combat Mechanics Critique: A few s found the combat dull or lacking meaningful choices, suggesting that the combination of card and hex-grid mechanics could be improved.
UI and Interaction Issues: There were complaints about UI elements being misaligned and the need for more intuitive controls, particularly regarding card interactions in combat.

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

Additional Factions: Players expressed a desire to experience more factions, as currently only one is available in early access.
Improved Combat Mechanics: Suggestions included making combat more engaging with smaller, puzzle-like encounters and better card visibility.
Customization Options: s wanted more character customization options and the ability to create their own hero.
Enhanced UI Functionality: Requests for UI size options, better tooltips for interactables, and keyboard shortcuts to exit dialogue boxes were noted.
More Content and Features: Some reviews mentioned the need for additional content and features that were promised but not yet implemented, such as character development systems.

Summary

Overall, "Broken Alliance" has received positive for its artistic and narrative qualities, but players are eager for further development and content expansion during its early access phase.

Summary generated on: February 10, 2025

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