Othercide: Command the Daughters of the Red Mother
Othercide is a challenging tactical RPG developed by Lightbulb Crew. Set in a decaying reality tormented by the 'Suffering,' you command the Daughters—echoes of the greatest warrior who ever lived. These formidable female fighters are your only hope. Lead them into battle, utilize their unique abilities, and make devastating choices that determine their fate and the fate of reality itself.
Category
Tactical role-playing, Action, Sports, Simulation, Platformer, RPG, First-person shooter, Action-adventure, Fighting, Real-time strategy, Racing, Shooter, Puzzle, Casual, Strategy game, Massively multiplayer online role-playing, Stealth, Horror, Open world, Music, Role-playing, Visual novel, Life simulation, Party, Action RPG, Survival, Battle Royale, other
About
Othercide is a challenging tactical RPG developed by Lightbulb Crew. Set in a decaying reality tormented by the 'Suffering,' you command the Daughters—echoes of the greatest warrior who ever lived. These formidable female fighters are your only hope. Lead them into battle, utilize their unique abilities, and make devastating choices that determine their fate and the fate of reality itself.
The game features highly dynamic turn-based combat built around the Initiative Sequence (Dynamic Timeline System), allowing players to manipulate the order of actions. Combat is a delicate balance of risk and reward, where decisions carry lasting consequences due to the permanent death mechanic. The art direction is distinctive, relying on a striking monochrome aesthetic, highlighted only by the vital color red representing life and sacrifice. Every Daughter lost means a permanent loss, but their sacrifices can empower those who remain, making loss central to progression.
Features
- The Dynamic Timeline System: Master the Initiative Sequence to plan and chain actions, delaying enemy turns or unleashing devastating combos.
- Aesthetic of Terror: Experience a unique and dark visual style, utilizing black, white, and red to enhance the horrific atmosphere.
- The Sacrifice Mechanic: To heal or unlock new powerful skills for one Daughter, another must be sacrificed, ensuring every casualty matters.
- Create the Ultimate Army: Customize your Daughters with dozens of abilities, traits, and equipment, allowing for diverse strategic builds.
- Roguelite Progression: Face recurring defeat and rise again, empowered by the knowledge and the sacrifices of the previous attempts.
Ratings
User Reviews
- The combat system in Othercide is truly unique and challenging. The sacrifice mechanic adds weight to every decision and makes unit management agonizingly strategic.
- Visually stunning! The black, white, and red palette creates an incredible atmosphere for this dark tactical masterpiece. It's unlike anything else in the genre.
- A highly addictive roguelite strategy game. Losing a Daughter hurts, but the need to adapt and rebuild keeps you coming back for 'just one more run'.
- The timeline system makes turn-based combat feel incredibly dynamic and fast-paced. A must-play for tactical RPG fans looking for a real challenge.
- Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere. Othercide perfectly captures a sense of dread and desperate heroism while offering profound strategic depth.