Quantic Dream’s Spellcasters Chronicles Mixes MOBA Battles with RTS Ambitions
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon goes hands-on with Quantic Dream's Spellcasters Chronicles, a three-player MOBA mixing lane control, customizable spell decks, and massive RTS summons.
Quantic Dream is branching out from narrative-driven hits like Detroit: Become Human to try something entirely different. Polygon's recent hands-on preview of Spellcasters Chronicles explores how the studio is tackling the multiplayer space by blending traditional MOBA mechanics with real-time strategy elements. Teams of three players face off across distinct lanes and capture points, utilizing customizable spell decks and character progression trees to shape their matches.
The game introduces a chaotic twist via massive summoned creatures that can completely flip the momentum of a match once activated. However, early playtests point to some structural hurdles. Matches currently run around 25 minutes, with testers noting that the pacing feels slow until the midpoint, and the lack of direct control over summoned units makes the RTS elements feel a bit clumsy when the screen gets crowded.
For players tracking the crowded competitive landscape, Spellcasters Chronicles offers an intriguing premise. Quantic Dream clearly wants to offer something deeper than a standard lane-pushing arena brawler, but smoothing out match length and unit micro-management will likely determine whether it can carve out a lasting community when it launches.
Tags: Quantic Dream, Spellcasters Chronicles, MOBA, Real-Time Strategy, Polygon
Original article: Polygon