Tiger Team opens Steam page for Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera
Tiger Team has opened a Steam page for Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera. This indie game will be an action RPG for PC with mech shooting action elements and customizable units akin to that of the Armored Core series. The gameplay, however, can also be paused so that the player can give specific commands to other allies.
The game has been undergoing development for a couple of years since as early as 2023. The team had also changed the project's title a couple of times, as it used to be known as Iron Valiant and Valiant Exalia. A demo version is also presently available to download via itch.io, and it was also very recently updated with a revamped combat tempo.
The descriptions on the Steam page note that the indie game's storyline will be inspired by Korean and Chinese legends, including the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. But what it did not mention is the massive influence from Sega's Valkyria Chronicles series, which is very evident from the character and world designs, as well as the interface in the pre-battle menus and conversation events.
You can also find the official screenshots and descriptions for Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera right below.
Ironwing Valiant is a fast-pace, mecha action-JRPG game with shooting and melee mechanics, mech customization, companion customization, real-time with pause command abilities in combat, and a compelling storyline and characters. Taking the guise of a young mecha pilot named Reinhardt, you will battle through sleepy villages, imposing fortress cities, and war-scarred industrial centers, fully customize your Valiant (our term for mecha) to fit your playstyle. The game features full parts customization (Head, Arms, Legs, Core, minor components), a large selection of unique melee, ranged, and axillary weapons, companion and party customization, multiple enemy types (Infantry, armored vehicles, mechs, elite enemies, and more) and a JRPG-style storyline.
COMBAT:
Master the many arts of Mecha combat-- Fight in melee and ranged combat with a diverse arsenal of weapons that include: cannons, missile launchers, swords, axes, shields, and much more! Two distinct archetypes will define your role on the battlefield: soar through the skies and fight in the air, or generalize and become the jack of all trades, able to react to whatever any opponent throws your way!
CUSTOMIZATION:
Build your dream mecha-- Customize to your heart’s content! Swap out the Heads, Core, Arms, Legs, Power pack, and more components to make your perfect build with its own, unique playstyle.
NARRATIVE:
Ironwing Valiant’s story takes place in the world of Euridia, in the small mountain Kingdom of Astera. The world and story of Ironwing Valiant is based off of Chinese and Korean mythology and The Romance of The Three Kingdoms novel! Defend your homeland and fight for your small kingdom's independence against the Gundrian Empire!
CHARACTERS:
Follow the efforts a young Valiant pilot named Reinhardt and his friends as they struggle to defend their homeland from the Empire of Gundria! Bring one of your three combat companions into the fray, customize their loadouts and abilities, and grow your bond with them to increase their battlefield prowess! Hold dear your friends, cherish moments of peace, and fight as one!Explore A Beautiful World: Venture through Astera! From the imposing Fortress City of Suhl, to the Sixteen Heavenly peaks of the Lonely Mountains, the quiet village of Brunheim, and the bustling city of Voclau! Start your journey in the sleepy village of Brunheim, a Ghibli-esque village of warm-hearted people, rolling country hills, windmills that dot these blessed lands and a divine wind rolls across the heavens.