Ask a hardcore strategy gamer to name a turn-based tactical title set in Japan, and they’d probably offer up Total War: Shogun 2 and Romance of the Three Kingdoms before starting to struggle. Japan is no stranger to tactical play but given its remarkable feudal history it’s surprising how little the period is mined for gaming gold, and of the few that do emerge, fewer still make it to western shores. 17-Bit’s debut Skulls of the Shogun comes to this near-deserted table with several bold hooks: catch the eye, simplify the numbers and, most importantly, make the game look and feel accessible. There’s an interesting twist thrown in too - the game’s entire cast are dead.
It stars John DiMaggio, who you might know for voicing Bender in Futurama, or Marcus Fenix in Gears of War.
A Brilliant Turn Based Strategy Game! Colin Checks Out the First Hour of Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-a-Fide Edition on the PlayStation 4!
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