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“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Mercenaries Blaze is a rpg, turn-based tactics and strategy game
developed by ESQUADRA,inc. and RideonJapan
and published by Flyhigh Works.
Released on June 10th 2021 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 3 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.
It has received 562 reviews of which 422 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 13.75€ on G2A.
The Steam community has classified Mercenaries Blaze into these genres:
RPG
Turn-Based Tactics
Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Strategy RPG
Pixel Graphics
Turn-Based Combat
Fantasy
Tactical
Grid-Based Movement
Medieval
JRPG
Magic
Singleplayer
Simulation
Anime
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- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB VRAM
- Storage: 800 MB available space
- Additional Notes: This app features keyboard controls and partial controller support with the Xbox controller. Mouse/touch screen are not supported.
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Mercenaries Blaze is a tactical role-playing game developed by ESQUADRA,inc. and RideonJapan, with publishing handled by Flyhigh Works. As another installment in the long-running Mercenaries franchise, it builds upon the series' established formula by delivering strategic turn-based combat, extensive character growth, and a fantasy narrative driven by political conflict and personal conviction. Rather than reinventing the genre, the game focuses on refining familiar mechanics, resulting in an experience that feels both classic and polished for strategy RPG enthusiasts. The story follows a group of mercenaries who become entangled in a kingdom struggling with corruption, social inequality, and competing visions of justice. What begins as a straightforward military assignment gradually evolves into a larger conflict involving powerful factions, shifting alliances, and difficult moral choices. The narrative presents themes of leadership, sacrifice, and responsibility while giving each major character enough development to make their motivations believable. Although the overall structure follows recognizable fantasy conventions, the political intrigue and branching perspectives provide enough substance to keep players invested throughout the campaign. Combat remains the centerpiece of the experience, offering satisfying tactical depth across a variety of battlefields. Every encounter emphasizes careful movement, positioning, and resource management rather than rushing headlong into combat. Elevation differences, attack ranges, facing direction, and terrain all influence the outcome of battles, rewarding players who think several turns ahead. Enemy formations become increasingly sophisticated as the adventure progresses, encouraging players to adapt their strategies instead of relying on a single winning tactic. The result is a steady stream of battles that consistently challenge planning, patience, and efficient use of every party member. Character progression is equally rewarding thanks to a flexible development system. Units earn skill points that can be invested in learning new abilities, strengthening existing techniques, or unlocking alternative job classes. This freedom allows players to shape their party according to their preferred style, whether they favor resilient defenders, agile damage dealers, supportive healers, or versatile hybrid builds. Equipment upgrades and skill combinations further expand customization, making experimentation worthwhile while ensuring that each character can contribute meaningfully throughout the campaign. Visually, Mercenaries Blaze embraces a traditional pixel-art presentation that suits its tactical gameplay. Character sprites are expressive, battlefield environments are detailed without becoming cluttered, and combat animations deliver enough flair to make abilities feel impactful while maintaining clear visibility during strategic planning. The soundtrack complements the game's medieval fantasy setting with orchestral compositions that range from dramatic battle themes to quieter melodies accompanying story scenes. Although the presentation may not compete with larger-budget productions, its cohesive art direction successfully captures the nostalgic appeal of classic strategy RPGs. One of the game's strongest qualities is its accessibility. The mechanics are introduced gradually, allowing newcomers to become comfortable with the systems before more demanding encounters appear. At the same time, veteran strategy players will appreciate the increasingly complex maps and enemy tactics that require thoughtful positioning and efficient skill usage. The balance between challenge and fairness encourages learning through experimentation rather than punishing players with excessive difficulty spikes, making each victory feel earned through smart decision-making. Mercenaries Blaze does have a few limitations. Some story developments and fantasy archetypes can feel predictable, particularly for players who have experienced many tactical RPGs. Certain battles also follow a familiar rhythm, which may occasionally reduce the sense of surprise during the lengthy campaign. However, the consistently engaging combat mechanics, satisfying character progression, and steady pacing help offset these shortcomings, ensuring that the overall experience remains enjoyable from beginning to end. For fans of turn-based strategy games, Mercenaries Blaze delivers exactly what it promises: a carefully crafted tactical adventure built on strong fundamentals. Its compelling blend of strategic combat, flexible character customization, and politically driven storytelling creates an experience that rewards careful planning and long-term investment. While it does not dramatically redefine the genre, it succeeds by polishing the elements that tactical RPG fans appreciate most, making it a worthwhile addition to both the Mercenaries series and the broader strategy RPG library. Rating: 7/10
A definite improvement over the older games. The fourth game marked a clear start of rising quality, and this one now went the proper step. That said, it is largely still the same game as always. Looks nicer, better art, a few new features but nothing big. Same with the story, it is told very quickly and could really use at least some more dialogue. This one in particular suffers from it because it deals with a very complicated topic, namely refugees. That has always and will always be a complicated topic and as such needs explanation. Why do people hate them so much for example? Do they dislike their culture, what is even their culture? Do they suffer heavy economic issues supporting the refugees? Did the refugees lead to a huge uptake in crime? It is never mentioned at all, just that a huge number of people seems to really hate them. But considering that the entire story revolves around that it REALLY should have been explored a bit more. Nonetheless a pretty fun game, solid gameplay with no surprises as is usual for Mercenary games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercenaries Blaze is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Mercenaries Blaze is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Mercenaries Blaze received 422 positive votes out of a total of 562 achieving a rating of 7.14.
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Mercenaries Blaze was developed by ESQUADRA,inc. and RideonJapan and published by Flyhigh Works.
Yes, Mercenaries Blaze is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Mercenaries Blaze is not playable on MacOS.
No, Mercenaries Blaze is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Mercenaries Blaze is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Mercenaries Blaze is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Mercenaries Blaze does not support VR.
Mercenaries Blaze is a single-player game.
No, Mercenaries Blaze does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Mercenaries Blaze does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Mercenaries Blaze does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Mercenaries Blaze is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Mercenaries Blaze.
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Developer
ESQUADRA,inc.,
RideonJapan
Publisher
Flyhigh Works
Release
10 Jun 2021
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