Styrateg for Mac: turn-based tactics with real RPG depth
You want a strategy game where your units are more than numbers, where each fighter has skills, gear and a role in a story. Styrateg is a turn-based strategy game with strong role-playing features, set in a fantasy medieval kingdom under threat.
Quick facts
- Developer: Rake in Grass (300AD games), listed under Pavel Tovarys
- Platform: Mac OS X (a Windows version also exists)
- Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2 or later and OpenGL graphics
- Genre: Turn-based strategy / RPG
- Demo: a Mac demo is offered
The story
Dark clouds gather over the kingdom of a wise king. Legions of unearthly enemies bring plague and disease, and the king calls on his faithful to find the plot and cut it out at the root. You lead a party through the investigation.
Key features
More than 60 quests across 20 levels
You travel through forests, deserts and frozen wastelands, and through monasteries, villages and battlefields, looking for clues to solve the mystery.
Different characters with special skills and spells
You can choose from different player characters, each with their own skills and spells for your units, and you will find a large number of magical items.
Over 40 kinds of enemies to fight
You face monsters, ghosts, villains and fierce barbarians from the cold northern mountains.
Hand-drawn graphics and original music
The art is colorful and hand drawn with a strong fantasy mood. The score was performed by two bands that specialize in historical music.
Build your own levels
A later version of the game added new levels and a game editor, so you can create levels of your own.
Who it's for
It suits you if you like turn-based tactics and want a story-driven campaign with character skills and loot. It is less suited to you if you want real-time action or modern 3D visuals.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a long campaign with 20 levels and 60+ quests
- Pro: a level editor
- Pro: a demo lets you try it first
- Con: the original Mac build was made for PowerPC Macs, and it is an older game
- Con: hand-drawn graphics reflect the game's age
FAQs
Is there a Mac demo?
Yes. The developer's page offers a Mac demo download.
Does it run on Windows too?
Yes. A Windows version is published alongside the Mac one.
Can I make my own levels?
Yes. The game includes an editor for creating levels.
What kind of game is it?
It is a turn-based strategy game with strong RPG elements, set in a medieval fantasy world.
System requirements
Mac OS X 10.2 or later and a graphics card with OpenGL (3D) support.