Buy it if you like
- Combat: 42 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Characters: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Story: 54 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 183 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 144 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
56% of themes are praise11% are divided33% are complaints
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
42 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a tactical role-playing game that draws heavily from classic grid-based strategy traditions while carving out its own identity through flexible combat systems and a focus on party-driven decision making.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
33 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
Satisfying progression, between what's awarded through levels/stats, gear, and being able to access stronger abilities
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
24 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
The game offers a wide selection of distinct classes, each filling a clear tactical role.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
24 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
The art style emphasizes readability in combat, ensuring that unit positions, attack ranges, and environmental features are easy to interpret at a glance.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
16 of 144 sampled reviews raised it
Difficulty options and adjustable systems make the game approachable across a wide range of skill levels.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Combat42 reviews
Gameplay33 reviews
Characters24 reviews
Graphics24 reviews
Difficulty16 reviews
Divided opinion
Audio50% still recommend
Players complain
Story87% still recommend
Interface80% still recommend
Bugs50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Full price
$14.99
We haven't seen it on sale yet.
3 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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