Braveward places you on the throne of a voxel kingdom where your heroes do not blindly obey your commands. As soon as threats draw near, you develop your territory, found guilds, and seek to attract adventurers capable of protecting the crown. The challenge is not to direct every fighter, but to create the right reasons for them to set out and fight on their own. You post rewards for the monsters hindering your expansion, then watch volunteers make their decisions based on their own interests. Some answer the call of bravery, while others are mainly swayed by the promise of gold, forcing you to weigh every expense. The tension rises when night falls and the hordes attack. Your kingdom must hold until dawn, while your defenders may pursue their personal priorities at the worst possible moment. You must anticipate dangers, allocate your resources wisely, and accept that a plan perfect on paper can be disrupted by the heroes' independence. A creature that is too dangerous, an insufficient reward, or fighters lured elsewhere can quickly weaken your lines. Each game thus becomes a shifting struggle between preparation, economy, and improvisation, in which you encourage rather than command. Enjoy!
Use the left mouse button to select a hero, building, or monster, place a building, and cast a spell; click and drag on empty ground to move the camera; use W, A, S, and D or the arrow keys to scroll the map; use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out; use the right mouse button or Esc to cancel building or spell targeting; press Esc to open the pause menu; press the spacebar to pause the game; press M to mute the sound; and click or drag the minimap to jump to any part of the realm.
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