Many of these collectables are just cosmetic differences within their weapon type, a box cutter and a giant lollipop are both a medium sword, but some weapons change the behavior of their type too, like the M-80s which add AOE explosive damage to what's usually just a throwing axe. You can choose between different types of swords and clubs, bows and throwing weapons, helmets and shields-all of which have dozens of different variations you can find by playing, or by inviting others players to trade items, play together, or fight against you online. Part of that missing depth is made up outside of the fights, back at the base where you can customize who is on your team and what equipment they are using. It doesn't have as much depth as some other strategy games like XCOM, but I love how accessible The Behemoth has made a traditionally opaque genre without making it feel dumbed down. Units will automatically attack anyone in range, so you don't even have to specify targets. Combat is snappy and simplified, having you choose where each of your units will move, then locking the commands in and watching as they all carry out your orders simultaneously. Coming to this Friday, Pit People has already become one of my favorite strategy games in years, even if it's still a bit rough around the edges.You put together a ragtag team of up to six fighters-most of which I essentially kidnapped from my enemies with a very Pokemon-like capturing mechanic-then level them up and outfit them with new items earned either by completing missions or fighting in a gladiatorial arena. My team consists of a unicorn, a man wielding a sharpened candy cane, a cyclops throwing M-80s, a woman holding a giant stalk of broccoli and a floppy disk as a shield, and a sentient cupcake that heals them all., the newest game from Castle Crashers developer The Behemoth, is not your average turn-based RPG.

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