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256vs256

This Game is Simple! Light! Dynamic! You can experience playing a classic game of 'Go' or 'Chess' while playing a '3D Real-Time Battle Game'. You can also feel the emotions of the Battle Field.

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Developer
Tetrahedron Studio
Publisher
Tetrahedron Studio
Release
February 11, 2024
2 years and 172 days ago
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Positive18 reviews83.3%

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About the Game


Deploy Your Units Quickly!
Dominate Battle Field!
Kill Enemy Units More!

This Game is Simple! Light! Dynamic!
This Game is Real-Time 3D Battle Simulator Version of Classic 'Go' or 'Chess' Game.

Game Mode

  • 'Battle Simulator mode' is supported.
  • 'Player vs Player mode' is supported.
  • 'Player vs AI mode' is not supported.

Game Rule

  • The player who kills more opponent units in a limited time and space wins.

Input Method & Display Resolution & Frame Rate

  • Keyboard and Mouse are essential.
  • Optimized for FHD 1920x1080 Display.
  • Optimized for 60Hz FPS because of synchronization of network tick rate.

Win Tips

  • Move the camera to the appropriate position and angle.
  • Distribute units widely to avoid duplication attack.
  • Attack the enemy units by combining short-range attack units and long-range attack units.

Light Mode

  • 'Day Light mode' can be set by 'Directional Light mode'.
  • 'Night Light mode' can be set by 'Point or Spot Light mode'.
  • 'Time of Day mode' is also supported.

About Units

  • You can command 64 short-range attack units.
  • You can command 64 short-range attack units with horse.
  • You can command 64 long-range attack units.
  • You can command 64 long-range attack units with horse.
  • You can command 256 units in Total.

About PvP Mode

  • The server is not a 'Dedicated Server', but a 'Shared Server'.
  • Completing one match consumes a certain amount of coins.
  • Coins can be recharged through in-app purchases.

About Game Contents

  • This game was created by a single developer.
  • The content and completeness of the game may be lower than those in which large amounts of capital were invested.
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