Storm theDioFieldtoday
Square Enix and Lancarse’s strategy RPGThe DioField Chroniclehas a demo, and it’s available right now. The upcoming game has an introductory demo live now on digital storefronts for PC and console.
The demo kicks off right at the opening of the game, and up through the first chapter. Save progress will carry over from the demo into the full version ofThe DioField Chronicle.
You can find it here on thePlayStation Storefor PS4 and PS5, theMicrosoft storefor Xbox Series X|S and One, onthe eShopfor Nintendo Switch, and on PC viaSteam.
The DioField Chronicleis a strategy RPG following a band of mercenaries, caught up in the war and machinations of the politicians around them. A core group of heroes tries to navigate shady dealings and plots while trying to effect change for the better, especially on the island nation of DioField.
Keeping three moves ahead
I got the chance to check outThe DioField Chronicleearly, and played this section in particular. Youcan find my full impressions here, but I came away surprised by how different it felt.
This year is not exactly wanting for tactical RPGs, with new entries likeTriangle Strategyand the revival of classics likeTactics OgreandFront Missionproviding ample fodder for strategy fans.The DioField Chroniclestands out by taking a real-time strategy spin on the RPG concept, allowing units to move in real-time on the field.
Mix in some interesting class variations and some tight, well-designed arenas to fight in, and it all works pretty well. The player can even retreat to a home base and chat with allies, build up base buildings, and purchase upgrades, in a veryFire Emblem: Three Housesmanner.
If you like a little strategy mixed into your RPG, it’s worth giving a shot.The DioField Chronicledemo is out now, and the full game is out on September 22.
