The game Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children is currently on sale for €12 on Steam. The game has already impressed me with its great characters and numerous possibilities.
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is a mix of turn-based strategy game and RPG and comes from the developer studio Dandylion.
The setting is the city of Valhalla, which has such a high crime rate that the government takes a special measure: civilians, called troubleshooters, are allowed to fight against criminals. They assist the police by solving cases and making arrests.
Here you can watch a trailer for TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children:
A great RPG with interesting characters and many possibilities
What does the gameplay in TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children look like? You play as Albus Bernstein, who starts his own troubleshooter company after training as a freelance police officer.
As Albus, you solve various cases in Valhalla. Your task is to rescue civilians from dangerous situations or to arrest criminals. In these crises, you must act strategically and take turns performing the actions of your characters. The characters have special abilities that influence their combat style.
For example, Sion is an “Elementalist” who attacks with lightning, while Albus is a swordsman with wind abilities.
In this way, you continually recruit new members for your troubleshooter agency, whose backstories and character traits you learn about as the game progresses, building friendships with them.
Note: German is not supported in the game. However, you can play TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children in English.
What makes TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children so good? The game immediately impressed me with its charming nature. The various characters have their own backgrounds and traits, which are reflected in their dialogues. For example, there’s the self-proclaimed heroine Irene, who throws herself headlong into dangerous situations and immediately labels us as villains, or Sion, who is always up for good food. Combined with a good story and the beautiful art style in which the cutscenes are presented, it is a wonderful RPG experience that captivates me.
In the tactical gameplay, many aspects can be customized. For instance, I can adjust the so-called “Mastery,” meaning various character traits, abilities, and equipment, thereby determining specific strengths and weaknesses. At first, this can seem overwhelming. However, once you get a grip on the game, you start to see the overview and have various ways to let loose in combat.
I am currently still at the beginning of the extensive troubleshooter journey. According to the website HowLongToBeta.com, it takes over 100 hours of gameplay for the main story and side missions.
However, I can already highly recommend TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children if you are looking for a strategic RPG with lovable characters and an exciting story.
How much does TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children cost? Currently, the game is available at a 50% discount. Instead of €22.99, you now pay €11.49. The special offer lasts until this week and ends on May 15, 2023.
The bundle “TROUBLESHOOTER: Art Collection” was priced at €43.15 but with a 55% discount, it is now €19.39 (as of May 12, 2023, via Steam).
How do players rate TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children? The RPG is also rated very positively by players on Steam. Of the total 7,249 ratings, 94% are favorable (as of May 12, 2023, via Steam).
- moelai: “I love this game above all else. I definitely feel that this game is getting way too little recognition, and I really enjoy playing a variety of characters with different abilities while progressing in the story. I myself am a fan of turn-based and strategy-based games, but I don’t hear much talk about this game in this category compared to others like Persona. For some reason I find the story fascinating despite some strange parts that can be quite surprising for new players. Anyway, I would really recommend trying this game!”
- av: “The marriage of Xcom and anime we did not ask for but desperately needed. Love this game way too much. And love that it leans heavily into RPG elements.”
- Killer Rabbit: “It’s fantastic! It’s an X-COM-like game with a turn-based system, but instead of high-tech gadgets and aliens, there are melee weapons, pistols, some superhero-like abilities, and a mastery system to create powerful characters. But… it’s also a visual novel with a really long story, character development, plot twists, and tear-jerking moments. Plus, it has really good artwork. It’s just damn good.”
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