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The 4th Horizon

Fourth Horizon is a turn-based RPG game set in a fractured world teetering on the edge of cosmic collapse. Players explore distant realms, harness rune power, and craft new power to ancient secrets. As the Fourth Horizon opens, every choice reshapes the fate of worlds.

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racgamestudio
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racgamestudio
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March 31, 2025
1 year and 124 days ago
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About the Game

From this point forward the game will be changed into The 4th Horizon formerly name Frontier Force Vanguard, with the genre changed to Turn Based tactical RPG. 

Frontier Force Vanguard is a strategy game focused on combat, with elements of tower defense and RPG infused into it. Colonize the new continent for the empire, uncover its secrets, and discover why the empire is so eager to gain a foothold here.

Settlement

  • Build towers to protect your settlement.

  • Research new abilities to help you tackle challenges.

  • Apply at the Authorization Hub to obtain a building permit.

Exploration

  • Explore the new continent, uncover its secrets, and exploit its resources for the empire.

  • Take control of the area and claim the resources you gain as rewards.

Control

Most of the controls can be used with the mouse. The following is the current control mapping:

  • Left-clicking a building will bring up the building upgrade menu. Holding the click on certain buildings, like the Stockade, will generate production points for construction.

  • Right-clicking an empty terrain will bring up the construction menu. Some buildings require specific tiles to be built.

  • When the player has a deployable unit, such as a scout, they can use the F1 button or click the unit slot on the right-hand side, then right-click on the target to deploy it.

Combat

  • Fight in real-time combat and deploy troops to support your battle.

  • Control your tower's attributes so it attacks with the element your enemy is weak against.

  • Use magical abilities to overcome enemy immunities.

  • Some areas have bosses that players need to overcome. Bosses are extremely strong.

Please Note:

Many features are still in development and undergoing fixes. The Authorization Hub is not yet implemented. Once available, it will unlock new building options beyond the default selection.

**Before purchasing, be aware that each patch carries a high risk of corrupting your previous saves.

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