The Dragoness: Command of the Flame announed for Nintendo Switch
PQube have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch, and this one is for fans of Heroes of Might and Magic! The Dragoness: Command of the Flame is a game developed by Crazy Goat Games which mixes Heroes of Might and Magic-like exploration, city-building, and turn-based strategic, along with a roguelite twist. It will be released later this year on Nintendo Switch.
Here’s the latest trailer for the game:
Here’s some details about the main characters:
- The Commander
You play as The Commander, a young elf noble woman from the Elvish Empire. You have been summoned by the Dragoness to lead her army and bring order to the restless kingdom. As a talented magic user, the Commander can cast powerful spells to aid her in battle.
- The Dragoness
The great ruler of the house of Regal Dragons, The Dragoness claimed victory over the Shai-va in the battle of Voven-sal. However, in the aftermath the kingdom was plunged into chaos and she was forced to fall back to her seat in Níwenborh where she awaits a new champion to lead her army.
- Natiq
Natiq Hay-awan is the Dragoness’ loyal advisor and a member of the noble house of battle pangolins. He welcomes the Commander to the Drairthir Peninsula, and acts as her guide. He often dreams about one day becoming a dragon himself…
- Wizard
This mysterious old hermit can be found throughout the Peninsula. Despite being a powerful member of the mage’s guild, the Wizard often asks the Commander to help him complete his many unusual experiments.
And here’s some more details and some screenshots:
A HOMM-inspired adventure with a roguelite twist. Embark on an epic quest across the Drairthir Peninsula – a land ravaged by warring factions of Dragons. You take on the role of The Commander, a promising Elven warrior recruited by The Dragoness to lead her armies and bring peace to the land. After the old capital city of Voven Sal was lost in a climactic battle with the covetous Shai-Va, you will need to rebuild and gather your forces at the Dragoness’ new seat of power, Níwenborh. Journey across the peninsula to recruit powerful beasts, gather precious resources, and prepare for the dangers that lie ahead. Only through keen strategic thinking and tactical decisions will you emerge victorious.
- Journey to a war-torn realm. Explore the Drairthir Peninsula, a realm devastated by war between the Regal Dragons and corrupted Shai-Va. March your army through the dense forests of Grassholt, over the frozen peaks of Frosthyll, across the harsh deserts of Watan, and into blighted Zildarya.
- A massive 30+ Hour Campaign. Embark on an epic campaign featuring 16 quests each with their own focus and objectives. Secure vital resources, defend strategic points, and battle against increasingly more deadly foes.
- 40 unique units to recruit. Recruit new units from camps built in the capital or encountered during quests. Utilise unit abilities to devise complex synergies and strategies. Merge units of the same type to create even more powerful creatures!
- Tactical Turn-Based Combat. Engage enemy armies in tactical turn-based battles. Strategically manoeuvre your units, break your opponent’s shield and trigger special abilities to turn the tide in your favour.
- 6 Schools of Magic to Master. Cast spells from 6 schools of magic; Necromancy, Stealth, Restoration, Manoeuvres, Field Impact, and Strength. Earn experience during quests to expand your spell book further!
- Restore Your Capital to Glory. Rebuild the new capital of Níwenborh, seat of the Dragoness. Spend resources to construct and upgrade buildings to improve your units, talents, and skills.
- Loot and Craft Artifacts. Discover and equip exotic artifacts to enhance the Commander’s abilities. Unlock new artifacts by smelting shards or combining duplicates in the Ancient Forge.
- Roguelite Features & Challenges. Death is not the end! Pick from a wide range of revival spells that dramatically alter the Commander’s stats and skills. Complete devious challenges to gain rare and valuable resources.
The Dragoness: Command of the Flame (Switch) does not have a release date yet, but is slated for a 2023 release in Europe and North America.
Source: PQube