Gem Wizards Tactics

Gem Wizards Tactics is a turn-based strategy game about fighting the Business Demons, who have risen from beneath to frack, drill, pillage and burn. In the story, young Derby Pocket, a Business Demon Intern, discovers the dark secrets of the OMNIGEM. You lead an army through a series of battles, capturing flags while keeping your losses down.

Build your army

The game has five asymmetrical factions, each with its own units and abilities. You can combine units from different factions in your army to create new strategies and synergies. There are 26 unit types, each with distinct strengths, weaknesses and special abilities.

Shape the battlefield

Factions and units can use powers that change the terrain and create tactical effects. Drill for oil to leave slippery, flammable ground; spray water to form rivers, then freeze them with ice magic. Units can be pushed across the ice and slide into holes drilled in the battlefield.

Maps are randomly generated, including their layouts, enemy squads and Unit Rescue rewards, so these vary from one playthrough to another. The game is designed for extended single-player play, with challenges that can produce emergent situations.

Factions

• Azure Order: royal, high-fantasy knights.
• Business Demons: exploit resources and burn terrain.
• Potatoes: control nature and weather.
• Neverending Party: high-energy, hard-rocking skeletons.

Game modes

The five modes are Tutorial, Story Mode, Campaign Mode, Ranked Mode and Custom Games. The game also includes a map editor.

Presentation

Gem Wizards Tactics uses colorful pixel art and has an original melodic soundtrack.