RuneCipher Tactical RPG Announced With Parry System and Dynamic Weather
The announcement introduces a tactical RPG that layers a parry system and environmental weather effects onto Fire Emblem-style grid combat, a combination not common in the genre.
Key Facts
- RuneCipher is a tactical RPG with combat inspired by the Fire Emblem series and a parry mechanic.
- The battlefield changes dynamically with weather and environment, such as lightning magic chaining across water surfaces.
- Fog can block the player's parry ability.
- The announcement did not include a release date, developer name, or target platforms.
- RuneCipher is the working title for the project.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
A new tactical RPG called RuneCipher has been announced, featuring combat inspired by the Fire Emblem series alongside a parry mechanic. The battlefield changes dynamically with weather and environment: lightning magic chains across water surfaces, and fog can block the player's parry ability.
The game's parry system is affected by battlefield conditions. Fog can prevent the player from parrying, while lightning magic spreads across water. The announcement did not include a release date, developer name, or target platforms. RuneCipher is the working title for the project.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.