Successor

Early Access

Release Date: May 29, 2025 Early Access

A real-time strategy with board game and RPG elements, created by the developers of Wartile. Successor takes us to a (procedurally generated) fantasy world torn by conflicts. We control a lord and their group of heroes, travelling the world and participating in battles taking place on dioramas.

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Successor to real-time strategy, enriched with RPG elements and mechanics borrowed from board games. The game was developed by the independent Danish studio Playwood Project, which has a game based on a similar concept, Wartile, in its portfolio.

Gameplay

In Successor we watch the events from a bird's eye view.

The world immersed in conflict

The game takes us to a fantasy kingdom torn apart by civil wars and forbidden magic. The world has been divided into regions, each guarded by a hostile Lord serving as a boss and residing in a powerful fortress. The land and all its contents (from maps, through quests, to events and enemy placement) are procedurally generated, and we push the adventure forward by completing tasks.

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During the game, we take on the role of one of the lords, and our goal is to bring order to the entire land and unite it under our banner. It won't be easy, as a number of factions are fighting for control over the kingdom, each with their own unique history and tactics, as well as a set of strengths and weaknesses. We don't have to fight with everyone in this process - the game allows us to form alliances. However, it should be ed that our actions and decisions affect the course of the story.

Lord and his team

Individual lords are differentiated in of fighting style, preferred weapons, and combat skills. The decision who we pick determines the course of the entire adventure. Our lord also needs in the form of heroes representing various professions. Among them, we will find both seasoned warriors and mages, as well as rogues who prefer long-distance combat.

As we progress, we gain access to new heroes. This happens partially thanks to the growing reputation of our lord.

Dioramas and fighting opponents

The game takes place on miniature boards covered with a grid of hexes. They represent different biomes, and their unique features may prove useful on the battlefield... or quite the opposite - bring about our destruction. For example, it is worth placing the distance unit on an elevation to increase its range, while swamps can significantly slow down our team.

Different natural elements can play an important role. Fire can ignite tall grass, and water can extinguish it, ice immobilizes units, while a cloud of poison can be ignited by a single spark. This is important because the game also implements variable weather conditions, including rain, storms or snowfall, which can contribute to the outcome of a given battle.

The battles take place in real time, but the game allows us to pause the gameplay at any time (and start the so-called Focus Moment) to react to the enemy's move. For example, we can use this to perform a dodge or counterattack, or make use of a selected skill. In addition to available abilities, the combat potential of individual units is determined by their equipment - weapons, armor and additional item. Over time, we develop heroes, as well as acquire better equipment, which makes them grow in strength and able to face increasingly greater challenges.

Game modes

Successor only allows for singleplayer gameplay. The game features story campaigns, allowing us to delve into the game world and the specifics of the factions shaking it. There is also an Adventure mode, in which we can create our own, custom campaigns.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Playwood Project Aps

Publisher: Playwood Project Aps

Age restrictions: 16+

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Lost Eidolons

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Dragon Age: Origins

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Successor Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 / Radeon HD 6870, 13 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Successor Video Game.

80%

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The main pros of the game

Art and Design: The game features stunning NPC artwork, a delightful variety of character designs, and a beautiful art style that immerses players in the fantasy world.
Voice Acting: The character voices are well done, adding depth and personality to the interactions.
Crafting Mechanics: The crafting system is engaging, with a rhythm-based mini-game for forging and a creative aspect where players can customize items with various decorative elements.
Cozy Atmosphere: The game provides a relaxing and cozy experience, making it enjoyable for players looking for a chill gameplay session.
Diverse Characters: The game includes a broad cast of characters with interesting backstories, and it embraces inclusivity in its representation of different identities.

The main cons of the game

Short Gameplay Duration: Many players feel that the game is too short, with playthroughs averaging around 4-8 hours, leading to a feeling of abruptness and lack of resolution.
Lack of Replayability: The choices made during gameplay have minimal impact, and there are no significant branching paths or an endless mode, reducing the incentive for multiple playthroughs.
Technical Issues: Players have reported numerous bugs, including crashes, UI glitches, and problems with the saving/loading system, which detracts from the overall experience.
Limited Romance Options: The romantic elements are underdeveloped, with little payoff for flirtation, leaving players disappointed in the lack of meaningful relationship-building.

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

Endless Mode: Players have expressed a desire for an endless mode or additional content that allows them to continue crafting and interacting with characters after completing the main storyline.
More Complex Crafting Options: Some s wish for greater freedom and complexity in crafting mechanics, allowing for more creativity in the items they create.
Improved Inventory Management: Suggestions have been made for quality-of-life updates to the inventory system to make item organization and retrieval easier.
Expanded Storyline: Many players hope for additional story content, including deeper character interactions and resolutions to the various plot threads introduced throughout the game.

Summary

Overall, while CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator has a charming premise and engaging mechanics, it currently faces criticism for its brevity and technical issues, leaving players hopeful for future updates and expansions.

Summary generated on: June 6, 2025

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