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About Sword of Convallaria
Sword of Convallaria is a free‑to‑play RPG/strategy game that puts you in charge of a mercenary band in Iria, a mineral‑rich nation beset by riots and outside factions. The title mixes grid‑based turn‑based battles, a choice‑driven story, and a hero‑collection system, all rendered in NeoPixel pixel art enhanced with modern 3D lighting and a soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto.
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Story and Setting
The narrative follows Iria, a country abundant in magical minerals that attracts dangerous external groups. As unrest spreads, you lead a mercenary crew to protect the nation’s fate. Your decisions influence town development and the overall plot, with relationships and skill choices opening new branches.
- Observe how each major decision reshapes alliances and town status.
- Note the impact of relationship building on later dialogue options.
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Turn‑Based Tactical Combat
Battles take place on a grid where you deploy distinct allies against varied enemies. Terrain elements such as cliffs, boulders, obstacles, or a bangalore can be used to shape movement and line of sight, rewarding careful placement of units.
- Use terrain to block or redirect enemy movement.
- Position units to take advantage of cover provided by obstacles.
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Choice‑Based Narrative
Every choice you make directly affects how the town evolves and alters the story’s direction. Building relationships and advancing skills can unlock new dialogue paths and quests, creating a personalized storyline.
- Invest in relationships early to broaden future dialogue options.
- Re‑examine skill trees after major story events to discover new abilities.
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Art Style and Audio
The game blends NeoPixel pixel graphics with real‑time shading, bloom, depth of field, HDR and other modern effects, delivering premium HD visuals. The soundtrack is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, and over 40 Japanese voice actors, including Inoue Kazuhiko and Yuki Aoi, provide full voice‑over.
- Adjust graphics settings to balance visual fidelity with performance.
- Enable subtitles if you prefer reading dialogue alongside voice‑over.
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Hero Collection & Development
At the tavern you can recruit a roster of unique companions, teach them skills, forge equipment at the forge, and improve their stats in the training field. A well‑balanced team is essential for tackling quests from various factions.
- Diversify companion roles to cover damage, support and control needs.
- Upgrade equipment regularly to keep pace with tougher enemies.
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