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CrossOver: Roll For Initiative

$9.99
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Publisher:
MicroProse Software
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

Warning: despite appearances, this is a hectic, mind-juggling action game; you are advised to try the demo first.

It's late at night in your 80’s bedroom, and a weird energy fills the air, making your “G64” computer flicker oddly. Brushing it off, you roll up a character sheet for the tabletop roleplaying games on your shelf. Before you finish, dark portals appear on your desk and little pixel creatures cross over into our world! Defend your character through the stages of each campaign book - whether it’s all in your head or not.

A Unique Gameplay Hybrid

CrossOver takes some classic concepts from traditionally “casual” genres (Match 3 and Tower Defence) and crosses them into a new and eccentric challenge with Action, Strategy, RPG and Puzzle elements. Featuring over 100 levels in fantasy and sci-fi settings, extra game modes, and uniquely asymmetrical Co-op modes (one player controlling the dice and the other handling the attacks), CrossOver is... let's face it, it's bloody weird. Good thing there's a demo, right?

A Deep Challenge

Each campaign includes:
  • Shops to buy armor and items
  • RPG progression (earn XP, level up, increase stats)
  • Dozens of spells and weapons to find
  • Mercenaries to hire
  • Random encounters with Fighting Fantasy book type choices
  • Persistent gems to unlock classes/races (15 of each per game setting) or trade in for extra gold

A Wealth Of Content

  • Fantasy and Sci-Fi game modules - more genres may be released later as expansions
  • 7 x Solo Campaign books per module, each with several stages
  • Local Co-op toggle for all main Campaigns (gamepad-only control for dice), plus Steam Remote Play Together for a player to join in remotely (gamepad required)
  • Dedicated Online Lobby Co-op Mode (2nd player's mouse control for dice) - instead of the full campaigns, this has special Scenarios (7 for each game module) featuring premade characters for streamlined play, plus 2 Endless Modes
  • Procedurally generated Endless Modes (both Solo and Online Lobby Co-op for each game module, no Local Co-op) to challenge the Online Leaderboards
  • Dice Defense game mode for each game module - autobattling dice towers to upgrade and move against endless waves of enemies (Solo only)
  • Unlockable art gallery
  • Hidden minigame

Difficulty Setting - Casual Play

If you're overwhelmed by the game's unrelenting pace, try adjusting the Difficulty Setting. This reduces the damage dealt by enemies, allowing players to focus more on chill enjoyment than frantic survival - without needing to Halt Time to catch a breath. When set to 0, enemies deal no damage at all and Deterrents (which act as a pseudo time limit) are disabled, enabling you to play completely at your leisure. These settings are only for Solo/Local Co-op Campaign play and can be toggled on or off at any point without needing to restart a campaign. The game's still weird, though.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

[h1][b] TLDR: A surprisingly fun blend of D&D, tower defense, and match-3. Definite recommendation if you enjoy at least one of those three. [/b] [/h1] [h1]PROS: [/h1] ➕Thorough D&D mechanics ➕Encounter choices ➕Music ➕Loads of content - campaigns, endless runs, dice defence, local coop [h1]NEUTRALS: [/h1] 🔹Constant pausing to take in board breaks the flow a bit 🔹Could use options to interact with dice board, i.e shuffle, spawn specific dice, etc [h1]CONS: [/h1] ➖Can’t buy weapons/spells at shop, RNG can screw you if you don’t get a good selection after end of stage ➖MUST use weapons or spells - why can’t Monks attack with fists? ➖Lack of unlockables limits repeat playing [h1] [b] Content (Game world/Narrative) – [6/10] [/b] [/h1] Game world is pretty much just D&D character sheets, though props to the sheets being accurately represented. Narrative is very light - just a couple of sentences between each round. Nothing spectacular [...

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 980 or AMD equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

FAQ

How much does CrossOver: Roll For Initiative cost?

CrossOver: Roll For Initiative costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for CrossOver: Roll For Initiative?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 3 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 980 or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space

What platforms is CrossOver: Roll For Initiative available on?

CrossOver: Roll For Initiative is available on Windows PC.

Is CrossOver: Roll For Initiative worth buying?

CrossOver: Roll For Initiative has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.

When was CrossOver: Roll For Initiative released?

CrossOver: Roll For Initiative was released on Jul 23, 2024.

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