The release of Zachtronics' card-based strategy Ironclad Tactics is almost upon us. The team has opened up pre-orders on the official website, offering a few digital and physical bonuses if your blood runs red with Ironclad.
From the minds behind SpaceChem and a handful of hyper-difficult puzzle games "for engineers", Ironclad Tactics looks to bring a touch of steampunk to the American Civil War. The real-time strategy game uses cards to push the action forward, setting up strategies that involve a touch of luck but a few more touches of skill. It all takes place in a fast-paced environment that's probably going to make your head spin. In a good way.
Ironclad Tactics will feature two multiplayer modes: co-op and competitive. It looks like gameplay is limited to two players in both instances, but we'll have to wait and see for the final word on that. Besides, we were already hooked by the whole "steam-powered military robots" line.
The extras in the bundle include both digital and physical goods:
- Two add-on campaigns when they're released
- Digital artbook with concept art, designs and commentary
- Digital soundtrack with music by Evan Le Ny and Farewell to the Woods
- An 11x17 poster print
- The Battlebook, a playable paper rendition of Ironclad Tactics
- Playable paper version of SpaceChem
- Papercraft ironclad unit
- Steam key for SpaceChem
- SpaceChem DLC 63 Corvi
- Limited edition SpaceChem periodic table print
Ironclad Tactics is set to launch September 18th for PC via Steam and the official website.
Source: Ironcladtactics.com