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Our Verdict
Love the idea of adventuring solo through dangerous dungeons with a story that changes with every play? Torch & Blade is for you!
Highlights
- Immersive solo experience
- Legacy campaigns
- Combines RPG and pen-paper
- High replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires reading text
- Luck dependency
- Printable components
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Get ready for Torch & Blade, a solo pen-and-paper game perfect for anyone who loves dungeon crawling adventures! You'll step into the boots of brave heroes in a sword-and-sorcery world, facing randomly generated dungeons in pursuit of treasure and epic quests. All you need to play is paper, pencil, and a few six-sided dice – you can use the provided game sheets or even good old graph paper.
The experience can be a full chronicle, where you manage multiple adventurers who come and go, or a shorter campaign focused on a single hero. There's even an endless chronicle mode for those who never want the adventure to end! Each session, called an 'act,' lasts between 1 to 2 hours, and you'll need a good dose of strategy and a bit of luck to survive.
The game features legacy elements, meaning your actions and achievements (or failures!) will permanently shape the story and game world. It's a highly immersive experience that transports you right into the action, with narrative choices that truly matter. If you enjoy tabletop RPGs but prefer to play solo and have complete control over your adventure, Torch & Blade is a sure bet! It's a game that challenges you, rewards you, and makes you want to come back for another round, always discovering something new.
The experience can be a full chronicle, where you manage multiple adventurers who come and go, or a shorter campaign focused on a single hero. There's even an endless chronicle mode for those who never want the adventure to end! Each session, called an 'act,' lasts between 1 to 2 hours, and you'll need a good dose of strategy and a bit of luck to survive.
The game features legacy elements, meaning your actions and achievements (or failures!) will permanently shape the story and game world. It's a highly immersive experience that transports you right into the action, with narrative choices that truly matter. If you enjoy tabletop RPGs but prefer to play solo and have complete control over your adventure, Torch & Blade is a sure bet! It's a game that challenges you, rewards you, and makes you want to come back for another round, always discovering something new.
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Publisher
(Self-Published)
Designer
Davide Corradi
Artist
Davide Corradi
How many players can play?
Torch & Blade is strictly a solo game, designed for one player.
How long does a game session take?
A single session (act) takes 60 to 120 minutes to complete, but full campaigns can last many hours depending on the chosen mode.
Do I need many components?
No, the game is 'print and play.' You'll need paper, a pencil, and a few six-sided dice.
Does the game have 'legacy' elements?
Yes, the game features legacy elements, meaning your actions and decisions can permanently alter the game for future sessions.
Is this an RPG?
It incorporates many RPG elements like character role-playing, narrative choices, and progression, but it's played primarily with pen and paper, without a game master.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for players who enjoy solo adventures, dungeon crawling, narrative-driven games, and legacy elements, and who don't mind using pen and paper.