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Is Children of Zodiarcs worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Tactical RPG players who want card-based combat and dice modifiers
- Players drawn to stories about outcasts facing corrupt power structures
- Players who enjoy customizing character decks before and during tactical battles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking real-time combat rather than tactical, turn-based encounters
- Players who prefer fixed, predictable combat options may find card draws and dice rolls too variable
- Players looking for a multiplayer game
Our take on Children of Zodiarcs
The card-and-dice system gives combat variable options, but that variability limits how much players can rely on a fixed sequence of attacks. Deck and dice customization offers control within that structure rather than removing chance.
What is Children of Zodiarcs?
Set in the fantasy realm of Lumus, this story-driven tactical RPG follows Nahmi and a group of outcasts in a society divided by wealth.
The party consists of professional thieves pursuing an ancient relic, who seek refuge in the slums and underground while facing guards, rival gangs, and other threats. Combat uses cards for each character’s attacks and abilities; the cards drawn affect the options available in each battle. Dice add attack, defence, healing, and special ability modifiers to chosen actions.
Players can craft dice to suit their play style and reroll up to two dice per throw. Each playable character has a customizable deck, allowing changes to the attacks and abilities they may draw. The story follows the group as they confront the people and forces shaping their lives.
How Children of Zodiarcs plays
- 01Card-based combat
- The cards drawn in battle determine which attacks and abilities are available to each party member.
- 02Dice modifiers
- Dice can add attack, defence, healing, or special ability effects to a selected action.
- 03Craftable dice
- Players can shape dice toward a preferred play style and reroll up to two dice per throw.
- 04Custom character decks
- Each playable character’s deck can be adjusted to change the attacks and abilities available during combat.
- 05Orchestrated soundtrack
- The music was composed by Vibe Avenue.
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Children of Zodiarcs: platforms & release
Is Children of Zodiarcs worth it?
It is worth it if: tactical RPG players who want card-based combat and dice modifiers. Skip it if: players seeking real-time combat rather than tactical, turn-based encounters.
Where can I download Children of Zodiarcs?
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What platforms is Children of Zodiarcs on?
Windows and macOS.
