Heads Will Roll: Downfall

Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a tactical role-playing game and visual novel about a medieval soldier in the English king’s army, sent to put down a rebellion in Scotland. The young protagonist enters the war to hide from justice for a crime he did not commit. You guide him through dangerous situations, meet allies and enemies, and make difficult decisions that shape his attempt to clear his name and return home as a hero—or leave him missing on the battlefields.

Story and choices

Your decisions affect your reputation with your brothers-in-arms and key characters. Earn your comrades’ respect and they may help you; damage those relationships and you may find yourself alone in the middle of an army. The story also puts feelings and duty in conflict, as you fight for gold and for a woman determined to win your heart.

Tactical battles

Combat uses turn-based tactical battles, with a reworked and improved system from Heads Will Roll. Each action requires careful consideration: physical attributes, weapon skills, fatigue, wounds, injuries, armor coverage, and a weapon’s type and length all contribute to the outcome.

You can use dozens of authentic medieval weapons, including swords, spears, axes, throwing daggers and crossbows. Each has distinct characteristics, attacks and ways of working, with strengths and weaknesses shaped by characters’ attributes.

Crafting and equipment

You can use battlefield loot to craft items, including poisons, medicines, equipment and different kinds of crossbow bolts.