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Not rated

Platform
TurboGrafx-CD
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developer Companies
Human Entertainment
Publishers
Working Designs · Human Entertainment
Release date
20 December 1990

Summary

Vasteel drops you into a hex‑based battlefield where two powerful brothers—Stefan and Faliall—lead opposing armies. Each campaign has you commanding one side, steering troops across a top‑down map that feels like a living chessboard. The core loop is all about out‑maneuvering the enemy, seizing critical hexes and laying siege to contested cities to tip the balance in your favor.

Every encounter feels like a careful push‑and‑pull; you’ll need to weigh whether to press a frontal attack or flank through tighter corridors. As your forces clash, the tension builds toward a final showdown where only a single survivor can claim victory. This survival twist adds a subtle narrative weight to every tactical decision.

The game’s stripped‑down UI and stark palette let the strategy speak for itself, making each move feel impactful. Vasteel isn’t just a war game—it’s a test of patience, foresight, and how well you can anticipate an equally ruthless opponent.

Storyline

Vasteel takes place in the Vasteel Solar System, where the planet Belose serves as the seat of power. For centuries the Faracia dynasty has ruled Belose, but the last emperor grew deeply unpopular, sparking whispers of reform among the populace. When the ailing emperor suddenly dies, his eldest son Faliall is named heir, while his younger brother Stefan sympathizes with the common folk and urges change.

The clash of ideals erupts into a bloody civil war, pitting Faliall’s claim to the throne against Stefan’s vision of justice. Players follow the conflict as it unfolds across the solar system, witnessing the struggle for power and the hope for a new order.

Edited by Maya Carter

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