Archrebel Tactics (Demo)

Archrebel is a sci-fi turn-based strategy war game, strongly inspired by the classic Rebelstar released in 1986. In Archrebel, players control a few dozen units on a grid-based map, performing actions limited by a classic action-point system similar to the one found in UFO: Enemy Unknown.

Below is the description of features that contrast with the classic Rebelstar.

Classic features:

• Turn-based.
• Action point system.
• Morale and stamina systems.
• An interactive world.
• Dozens of units.
• Opportunity fire.
• Wound system.
• Inventory.

Improved features:

• Morale and stamina provide distinct effects.
• More items (tools, weapons, and ammo).
• Even bigger maps.
• Multishot ability.
• Opportunity fire relies on the field of view.
• Improved wounded system.
• Expanded UI.
• Expanded inventory with small and large slots.

New features:

• A* pathfinding.
• Line of sight.
• Fog of war.
• Upgradable units.
• Units can level up.
• Multiselection.
• Persistent campaign progression.
• Mostly destructible environments.
• Explosive items.
• Smoke and EMP grenades.
• Hacking mechanics.
• Wildlife-neutral units.
• Mini-map.
• Travel and combat modes.
• Customizable unit colors.

Planned features:

• Level up system.
• Unit classes.
• Weather.
• Panic system.
• Unit management in between missions.
• Custom mission generator.
• Co-op campaign.
• PVP.

Please note that the mission in this alpha tech demo was specifically designed to showcase the game's gameplay loop and core mechanics. It does not reflect the story, characters, or places that will be featured in the full version.

The estimated mission runtime is between 2 to 4 hours for first playthroughs.