Sellswords : Ashen Company

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Sellswords: Ashen Company mixes real-time strategy with third-person melee combat. You manage a mercenary crew, handling resource gathering, troop recruitment, and battlefield commands. When battles erupt, you swap to a direct combat view, using a simple control scheme to hack and slash. The campaign unfolds through a series of contracts across varied environments, balancing base-building with hands-on fighting. Players note the game’s tight feedback loop between strategic planning and chaotic close combat. The difficulty scales with each mission, requiring both tactical foresight and quick reflexes. A 2019 release with ongoing community support, it’s a niche title for those wanting a hybrid challenge. Some find the learning curve steep but rewarding once mastered.