Mercenaries Grace

Mercenaries Grace is a tactical simulation RPG that introduces a more reactive chess- and shogi-inspired battle system, where allied and enemy units take turns moving one at a time, making every positioning decision vulnerable to an immediate counterattack.

Set in the fantasy Kingdom of Grauses, Mercenaries Grace follows the young mercenary Swan and the Iron Hand Mercenaries after they rescue General Berta from the Forbidden Tower. Berta is the younger sister of the late Regent O'Neill, and her unexpected rise toward the throne sparks a new struggle involving former loyalists and powerful figures within the kingdom. Players build a mercenary company, develop characters, equip skills and gear, and fight across grid-based tactical stages.

Key Features

• Alternating Tactical Turns
  Unlike conventional turn-based strategy RPGs where an entire side can act before the opponent responds, Mercenaries Grace alternates between individual allied and enemy units, requiring players to consider the immediate consequences of every move.
• Strategic Grid-Based Battles
  Battles take place on quarter-view maps with elevation differences, where the positioning of units and attacks from the front, rear, or sides can greatly influence the outcome of combat.
• Distinct Character Roles
  Build a balanced mercenary company with specialized roles such as Fighters for close-range combat, Gunners for long-range attacks, and Priests for healing and support.
• Character Development and Customization
  Strengthen mercenaries by leveling them up, equipping gear, and developing their skills to prepare the company for different tactical situations.
• Soul Exceed Ultimate Moves
  Combat gradually fills a power gauge that can be spent to unleash powerful Soul Exceed abilities, with effects determined by a character's Ladder Class, including powerful attacks, healing, and status-effect removal.
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• Fully 3D Battlefields
  Battle maps are rendered in full 3D, allowing the camera to be rotated during a character's turn and potentially revealing hidden items within the environment.
• Standalone Story
  The story is self-contained, allowing players to experience Mercenaries Grace without needing to have played previous entries in the Mercenaries Saga series.

FAQs and Guides

• What is Mercenaries Grace?
  Mercenaries Grace is a tactical simulation RPG set in a fantasy world, combining grid-based battles, character progression, equipment, skills, and strategic positioning.
• How does the battle system work?
  One allied unit acts and is followed by one enemy unit, creating an alternating turn structure inspired by chess and shogi. This means players cannot safely move their entire party before the enemy gets an opportunity to respond.
• What character roles are available?
  Confirmed roles include Fighters specializing in close-range attacks, Gunners specializing in ranged attacks, and Priests who provide healing and support.
• What is Soul Exceed?
  Soul Exceed is a powerful ultimate ability system activated by consuming accumulated power during battle. Its effects vary according to the character's Ladder Class.
• Does Mercenaries Grace have a standalone story?
  Yes. Each game in the series has an independent story, so Mercenaries Grace can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the earlier entries.
• Can the battle camera be rotated?
  Yes. The game's fully 3D battle maps allow players to freely rotate the camera during their turns, which can also help uncover hidden items.