RAVENMARK: Mercenaries for Android
== TROUBLESHOOTING ==
If you encounter any of the following problems
- For players who encounter a blank screen on startup, try to
1. force stop and restart the app (do not clear data).
or
2. close the app (e.g. menu from holding down the home button on Samsung devices) and restart the app.
- For players who encounter issues regarding resource errors on the introduction screen, we recommend verifying if you have set up your device(s) to be able to download data from the Google Play Store.
== PLEASE NOTE ==
RAVENMARK: Mercenaries is FREE TO WIN! The game was designed such that you do not need to spend real money to defeat other players, only your wits. However, certain options to customise your army, which are not required for enjoyment of the game, may be purchased with real money. Additionally, the game is ad-supported. If you prefer a seamless play experience without ads, please consider supporting us by purchasing the Collector’s Edition in-app purchase to remove ads.
Mercenaries delivers an evolution of the turn-based strategy mechanics that won critics over in the original 2011 wargame, RAVENMARK: Scourge of Estellion. Mull over strategic troop placement in the Command Phase, before committing your orders into the “we-go” Battle Phase where friend and foe move and attack in the same phase. Conquer your foes with grit and tactical superiority!
MERCENARY MAYHEM
Challenge other human players to asynchronous battles, or embark on mercenary contracts to sharpen your skills on your own and gain favour with each of the warring nations. As your mercenary company grows rich in silver and renown, be prepared to face off against tougher challengers in multiplayer matches.
CUSTOMISED COMBAT
Acquire the services of diverse Brigades of mercenaries, each with their own history and combat styles. Mix and match these Brigades together to form your own style of combat! As you gain experience in battle, experiment with Commander Traits to embellish your style of command, and hire Advisors to reap greater bounties from your battles.
TACTICAL EVOLUTION
Stalwart combat features like Standing Orders and Formations return to offer expanded tactical options for players, while new features such as Zone of Control and the Standard Bearer throw game-changing twists into battle! Observe the satisfying progression of your mercenary company as your Brigades harden with battle experience.
A WORLD SCARRED
In the events of Mercenaries, set six years after the events of the original RAVENMARK, the world of Eclisse has been scarred irrevocably by the vendetta of Estellion’s vengeful new ruler, the Scarlet Empress. Players may delve into the world’s rich lore and discover the evolved power struggle between the three warring nations: once-glorious Estellion, the fledgling Varishah, and silent but stern Esotre.
RAVENMARK: Mercenaries requires a network connection to play. Also, please note that the game is a constant work in progress. Certain aspects of the game involving multiplayer combat may be rebalanced from time to time to improve the player experience.
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I love this game being a continuation of the story in the first game, Raven mark Scourge. I suggest for new players to get the first game before playing this so that controls and the story are familiar with you. My only problem is that the rewards are pretty unfair. It costs 7000 silver to start the very first major contracts, but every mission only rewards you 20-30 silver each. Very long process and it gets tedious at times. More unique missions plz. Still a great game.
If this review was solely about gameplay, it would get 5* easily. But as a whole package, its not as great. First, the tutorial should have just went over all the menus, not a new tutorial when you open them. Easily forgiven since they are short. But paying money to go on the first main quest? Not so easily forgiven. On top of that, it is a lot. Fine, I don't mind grinding a bit. Couple that with whenever I do a live battle outside of the tutorial, it crashes every 2 turns. Also: no offline mode.
Looks good. Played it once before and worked fine. Now it won't contact the server. Just hangs, forever saying it's contacting server. Can't play = a fairly earned 1 star
Everything is ok but one of my division was stuck for 437 days already. Please fix this issue devs. I've payed for this one and also bought SOE. Match ID 889805
Some may not like the fact that this paid game has currency IAPs—which can make progression slow without purchasing. Not to mention being online only and the servers being slow in validating moves.
It's a fun strategy game with some decent depth to it, but the tediously slow pace (both of the battles and overall progression) and constant interruption by full-screen ads keep it from being great. You literally have to do hundreds of missions before you can even afford the first story mission, and that's just ridiculous.
FOUND A GLITCH: when I go to leave the game, it starts back up immediately; for now, I can force close, but I've never seen a game RE-start on its own like that. I like the way units can link up to gain advantages; I haven't seen that one in games before. The initiative values and the way the orders play out at once will take some getting used to.
Less player makes the matchmaking takes too long and waiting turn with a maximum deadline of 15 minutes won't be good with AFK players, even worse, quitting player
I like it so far but now give us the ability to customize brigadesdivisions and their elements further and create your own as well as not having the same brigades in multiple divisions.
In depth tabletop strategy. I see myself pouring lots of time into this...
Excellent game. The devs really need to create an ability to be able to dismiss brigades you no longer want.
Very interesting game mechanism, soundly executed. Nice graphic, solid play. But a turn based game that check internet connection at every turn, 'nuff said.
The battle system is well thought out and very fun. The lore is especially impressive and in depth. Much more than I expected from a mobile game.
Lots of fun. I demoed this at PAX East and while it took a while to make it to android, the wait was worth it.
Need to put some notice to find senario mode easily. Thx
A Good tactic game with wide variety of skills and passive bonus
It is a very interesting game and requires good straz
Never opens constantly foreclosing.
Very kool strategy game.Loads of characters.
Nice
Great
The game is really well made and has a lot of content, and decent F2P economy. The combat is nice, with lots of units and interesting formation mechanics. Unfortunately, I really don't like simultaneous turns in any game as I feel they add nothing but confusion and uncertainty to the tactics. Had this been classical turn based, it probably would have been one of my favorite games for Android.
Made an account easily. Logged in, started the first mission, and the game looks great already. There's a problem, though... MY UNIT WON'T MOVE AT ALL! I can't progress. Period. Will happily change this review if I can get the game to work properly.
I would rate this 5 stars if it was true turn based. Having all the units move everywhere at once doesn't always work. The AI always manages to move into the right spot, no matter how far down the initiative ladder they are
Tried existing account, time out. Tried creating new account, both using facebook and email password, both failed. Time out error. Nothing wrong w my connection.
Would be even greater if there's more story.
A fun, well-balanced, free-to-win game with an interesting and complex system of mechanics. And world building to rival Tolkien.
Just a great game.nothing like the myriad of clone-like war games out there where u can barely tell them apart.this really is a free game,if u choose.lots of adds,sure,but they are why this game is playable for free.i will be upgrading to the ad-free version for no other reason than to show my support and say "thank you" to the team. A real gem!
Must install if you one of many players that likes a turn-based rpg + management games!
Been the turn based stratgy I've been looking for, thanks!
Just what I've been looking for. Strategy, tactics with just a little randomness to keep you on your toes.
Some options for tinkering and experimenting with different brigades vs one another offline while the player is outside internet service or during server downtime would be great, otherwise very nice product.
This game has a very uniqe yet innovative system I have neverseen before even on PC. It's the mix of both turnbase and RTS. Its suit to be called a tactical simulation game, even.
If you enjoy a game that is intellectually challenging and extremely engaging then play this one.
Guilds 2v2 and some more merc groups
As some commenters might have said, it's not a true turn based game. All the units move together after you issue your commands. And also, after a while the game gets boring.
Fun turn based grid strategy game with good unit design and accessable interface. Worth the $5 bucks to remove adds
Very little pay to win, fun game, very balanced. Glad I found it! The only thing I would add is more varied missions, not always kill the whole enemy team.
Every time I go to create an account it starts loading then it says connection time out server not found please help
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Turn based strategy only more fair in its execution. Shield to block, Spearman against horse. Rock paper scissors concept in battle. Small fee to remove adds after that they HAVE NOT BEGGED me for Iap. It's my new favorite game. CHECK THE MOVE SEQUENCE AS YOU ASSIGN MOVES. TROOP ONE MOVES BEFORE TROOP TWO ECT. DON'T EXPECT TROOP 10 TO ATTACK TROOP ONE HE MAY HAVE MOVED AWAY.