Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a tactical game about mutants seeking refuge in a post-disaster world. The squad consists of talking animals and people with unusual abilities. The fight takes place step by step, but without a grid: it is important which fighter notices who first, and you can sneak up one at a time. Before the fight, the squad inspects the area and places the fighters. There are treasures and dangerous places all over the map, and points are spent on skills at the base. Some characters gain abilities after mutations. The squad is divided into types: some see in the dark, others fight better. There are closed areas on the map, and separate tasks lead there. Experience is spent on skills, and mutations open up unexpected abilities. Calm passages alternate with battles, where every move counts. Some characters can be left at the base and not taken into the raid. Flashlights and first aid kits are divided according to their purpose, and before the battle the squad occupies convenient ledges. Enemies are patrolling and notice the bodies, so they are hidden. Some tasks can be solved without a fight. The map opens as you explore. Leveling up is based on experience and discoveries. Before the battle, the squad can go to positions and remove the sentries one by one. Failure to clear does not roll back the plot, but the battle becomes harder. Mutations are unlocked at the base for found samples. Some characters are afraid of water and fire. Experience is spent on new skills and weapons. Weather affects visibility and patrol behavior. Some of the finds explain the history of the world. Death is final, so everyone prepares for each battle in advance. For those who like tactics with a stealth approach, this game is suitable.