Guile & Glory: Firstborn

About

Guile & Glory: Firstborn is a turn-based strategy game where combat hinges on manipulating the environment to defeat foes. Players guide a warrior and his allies through grid-based battles, using traps, terrain shifts, and elemental effects to outthink enemies. Each encounter demands careful planning as direct attacks are less effective than creative use of hazards. Character progression blends traditional RPG elements with tactical customization, letting you adapt to evolving challenges. Set in a mythic ruined land, the story follows three protagonists driven by personal stakes into a conflict involving ancient deities and forgotten histories. The game’s emphasis on puzzle-like combat and layered narrative has earned it a 78% critic score on aggregation sites. While not a fast-paced action title, its methodical design appeals to fans of deep strategy and atmospheric storytelling. The PC release in 2021 offered a self-contained single-player experience with replay value through varied playstyles.

Storyline

A lone warrior enters the Drowned Lands, seeking revenge for the family he lost to an unimaginable foe. His quest takes an unexpected turn when he meets two other travellers, each drawn by desperation to the ancient land of gods and monsters. Amidst the ruins of a long-forgotten empire, the companions find themselves swept up in events that will shape the fates of mortals and demigods alike. Legends come alive, and three heroes rise to challenge an ancient darkness from the earliest days of the world.