Daughter of Reyn

About

Princess Anwen must reclaim her kingdom after her brother murders their father and opens the door to spectral invaders. This turn-based strategy game blends castle management with tactical combat as you guide her through political intrigue and battlefield decisions. You’ll recruit loyalists, fortify defenses, and lead ambushes against necromancer legions while navigating alliances and hidden betrayals. Each choice shifts the balance of power in Tyrfaen’s fractured courts. The game stands out for its layered strategy and branching narrative. Players balance resource management with real-time battles, using terrain and unit strengths to counter ghosts and dark magic. With a Metacritic score of 78, it’s praised for its lore-driven gameplay and replayability. The 2019 release remains a quiet gem for fans of thoughtful tactics and medieval fantasy.

Storyline

Llyr, king of Tyrfaen and 12th of the line of Reyn, was murdered by his son, Medrawd, who claimed the throne and imprisoned his sister, Anwen: the true heir to the throne. Seizing the opportunity to expand their empire, the necromancers of Ffaldyn broke the Adrw Treaty and penetrated Tyrfaen's borders with ghosts and black magic. While Tyrfaen castle and keep prepare for war, a group of soldiers loyal to the former king Llyr release princess Anwen in the hopes that she can retake the throne and restore peace...