Wintermoor Tactics Club

Como juego de estrategia se cae a pedazos, un par de peleas cada media hora, mecánicas pobres y te lo rusheas en una tarde. Intenta desesperadamente mantener el interés por medio de la historia, la cual es también bastante pobre. Quizá fue mi culpa por comprar un juego que se ambienta en una preparatoria, pero parece un juego para niños. No me arrepiento de comprarlo por que lo tomé en rebaja, pero jamás pagaría el precio completo.

it's really good

This is a fun & addictive turn-based game that is rated G - for Everyone to enjoy!

I suspect this game is actually for children but I'm having a nice time with it all the same

Um joguinho bem agradável. O final é um pouco estranho, na minha opinião (meio que surgem umas coisas do nada), mas de modo geral é bom. E, no fim do dia, é um jogo sobre o poder da amizade, então 10/10

Wintermoor Tactics Club, developed by EVC Games and published by Versus Evil, is a story-driven tactical RPG that blends turn-based strategy with the structure and charm of a visual novel. Set within the snowy grounds of the prestigious Wintermoor Academy, the game revolves around a small and somewhat overlooked extracurricular group known as the Tactics Club. Rather than focusing on grand world-saving adventures or epic fantasy battles, the story centers on a group of students who bond over their shared love of tabletop role-playing games. When the academy’s headmaster suddenly announces a school-wide snowball fighting tournament where losing clubs risk being permanently disbanded, the Tactics Club is forced to step out of its quiet corner of the campus and compete against the school’s more popular organizations. This unusual premise immediately gives the game a distinctive tone, combining playful humor with a heartfelt narrative about friendship, belonging, and creativity. The story follows Alicia, the club’s enthusiastic yet socially awkward leader, who writes campaigns for her friends to play in their fictional tabletop game called Curses & Catacombs. Through Alicia’s imagination, the everyday struggles of school life transform into heroic adventures filled with monsters, magic, and quests. Much of the narrative cleverly shifts between the real world of Wintermoor Academy and the fantasy scenarios Alicia creates for her friends. This blending of imagination and reality is one of the game’s most appealing qualities. The characters’ tabletop personas mirror their personalities and insecurities in real life, allowing the story to explore themes of self-confidence, anxiety, and personal growth in a charming and relatable way. As the tournament progresses and the group encounters rival clubs, Alicia begins to uncover strange secrets surrounding the academy and the mysterious motivations behind the tournament itself. Gameplay alternates between story exploration and tactical battles. When exploring the academy, players guide Alicia around various parts of the campus, speaking with classmates, discovering side stories, and interacting with members of other clubs. These conversations provide additional context for the world of Wintermoor and reveal the motivations, rivalries, and personalities of the school’s students. The writing in these segments is witty and personable, often poking fun at high school stereotypes while still treating each character with genuine warmth. Many side quests involve helping other students overcome personal obstacles or resolving conflicts between clubs, reinforcing the central theme that cooperation and understanding can bridge social divides. Combat sequences represent the tabletop campaigns that Alicia designs for the club. These battles take place on small grid-based maps reminiscent of board games, where each student appears as their fantasy counterpart. Players control a party of characters with different abilities, ranging from melee fighters and spellcasters to support roles that buff allies or hinder enemies. The combat system is turn-based and emphasizes positioning, ability timing, and teamwork. While the mechanics are relatively straightforward compared to larger tactical RPGs, they remain satisfying due to the thoughtful design of abilities and enemy encounters. The smaller battlefield sizes keep encounters quick and focused, allowing players to experiment with different tactics without battles becoming overly drawn out. Character progression comes through unlocking new abilities and improving the party’s skills as the story unfolds. Instead of traditional leveling systems, the game often ties upgrades to narrative developments or completing specific tasks. This design choice reinforces the idea that the characters grow stronger not just through combat experience but also through personal development and cooperation with others. Alicia’s campaign writing also plays a role in shaping abilities, as certain story decisions influence how characters perform in battle. The result is a system where narrative and gameplay feel closely connected, making victories feel like the culmination of both strategic thinking and emotional growth. Visually, Wintermoor Tactics Club embraces a colorful, hand-drawn art style that perfectly suits its whimsical tone. Character portraits are expressive and full of personality, bringing the diverse cast of students to life during conversations. The snowy campus setting provides a cozy atmosphere, with decorated dormitories, club rooms, and outdoor environments that make the academy feel vibrant despite the winter setting. When the game transitions into combat, the environments resemble miniature tabletop battlefields, complete with stylized terrain and imaginative enemy designs that reflect the club’s role-playing sessions. This presentation reinforces the game’s core concept that these tactical battles exist within the characters’ shared imagination. The soundtrack complements the experience with a gentle and atmospheric collection of tracks that evoke both the calm of a winter school environment and the excitement of fantasy adventures. The music shifts naturally between relaxed exploration themes and more energetic battle pieces, helping maintain immersion throughout the story. Although the game does not rely heavily on voice acting, the expressive writing and visual presentation ensure that the characters remain engaging and memorable. One of the most appealing aspects of Wintermoor Tactics Club is how approachable it is. The tactical gameplay is designed to be accessible even for players who are unfamiliar with strategy RPGs. Clear mechanics, manageable battle sizes, and adjustable difficulty settings allow newcomers to enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed. At the same time, the game still offers enough strategic options to keep combat interesting throughout the campaign. However, players who prefer deeply complex tactical systems may find the mechanics somewhat limited compared to more traditional strategy titles. Despite its relatively modest scope and shorter runtime, the game leaves a lasting impression thanks to its strong narrative and lovable characters. The relationships within the Tactics Club evolve naturally as the story progresses, and watching the group grow more confident while facing challenges together becomes the emotional core of the experience. By the end of the story, the game successfully delivers a message about creativity, empathy, and the importance of finding a community where people feel accepted. Wintermoor Tactics Club ultimately stands out as a refreshing entry in the tactical RPG genre. Instead of focusing on large-scale warfare or intricate mechanics, it prioritizes storytelling, character relationships, and the joy of imagination. Its blend of strategy gameplay and heartfelt narrative creates a cozy, engaging adventure that feels both lighthearted and meaningful. For players who enjoy narrative-focused games with accessible tactical elements and charming worldbuilding, Wintermoor Tactics Club offers a delightful and memorable journey. Rating: 8/10

decent gameplay and relatively short, but heartwarming story

Esse jogo é top

Cringe AF

Эмоции от игры скорее положительные, но доработать ее стоило бы Сюжет: мы студентка академии и состоим в клубе тактических игр, играем в очень бюджетную версию ДнД (на самом деле игровые механики очень простые, даже не близко к ролевому отыгрышу, чисто атмосфера из американских сериалов). Директор нашей школы объявляет войну клубов, останется только один клуб, остальные будут расформированы. Наш клуб решает бороться любой ценой, в итоге борется против всего плохого. Из плюсов: - Интересные персонажи, интересные архетипы. Сказанное качается только основных героев. Игра относительно короткая, каждому побочному персонажу достается 2-3 побочных квеста. - Атмосфера клуба ролевок. Сидим с друзьями, играем в настолки. Пишем друг для друга квесты, устраиваем для новых знакомых сеанс психотерапии через личный игровой квест. Мило и лампово. - Визуальный стиль, приятные дизайны персонажей Из минусов: - Основной сюжет. За несколько сайд-квестами было интересно наблюдать, но основной сюжет вполне способен убить желание играть. Типичная история про великое космическое нереальное зло, которое необходимо победить силой дружбы. Если поставить высокую сложность боев, желание играть погибнет через 1-2 часа - Геймплей. Интересных героев дают на поздних этапах игры. В начале будь добр, пройди несколько типичных одинаковых боев с помощью всего 3-4 героев из 7. Периодически приходилось заниматься пиксельхантингом - у девушки-медиума очень неинтуитивная и неудобная базовая атака. Мальчика-летучую мышь с призывным юнитом дают вообще чуть ли не перед финальным квестом, не так много битв, куда его можно взять. Небольшой нюанс: игра позволяет настроить здоровье персонажей и врагов. В середине сюжета я честно и гордо поставила 0% хп у врагов и 200% у себя. На ачивки не влияет, игра становится бодрее. У каждого врага становится по 1-2 единицы здоровья, трудные уровни с большим количеством врагов зачищать становится даже приятно. - Оптимизация. За 7 часов игра у меня вылетела 3 раза, без автосейва, один раз после тяжелой битвы, которую пришлось переигрывать. Загрузка между локациями занимает ощутимое количество времени, по ощущениям что-то вроде 4-6 секунд. В моменты сюжета, когда надо пройтись по всем локациям и найти какое-то случайное место или персонажа по описанию, это чувствуется особенно сильно. - Ошибки локализации. Локализация на русский язык явно сделана с помощью нейросетей и модных автопереводчиков. Боковая часть сада например называется Боковое крыло. Персонажи периодически меняют пол, неправильно склоняются имена. Итог: со скидкой от 75% нормальная игра, на пару вечеров, но не более того. Жаль что в Стиме нет нейтральной оценки, эта игра что-то вроде 3/5.