Urtuk The Desolation

Urtuk: The Desolation is an open-world tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting where Giants once roamed before being exterminated in war with humans. Now scientists extract Life Essence from giant bones, promising cures for disease but more often causing mutation or death. Urtuk, the protagonist, escapes from the Sanatorium where these experiments are conducted, already mutated and dying, and wanders looking for a cure.

Combat is tactically rich on large maps with multiple environmental factors. Ram enemies onto spikes or off high cliffs. Shield allies and counterattack when struck. Position archers for ranged support while melee units engage. Execute combo attacks coordinating multiple party members. The hand-drawn art style covers characters, monsters, objects, world map and battlefields.

The unique progression mechanic: extract skills and traits directly from defeated enemies and apply them to your units. Pushing enemies on critical hits, retaliating when struck, avoiding lethal strikes, lifestealing counterattacks, and many other custom abilities transform character roles. Characters also learn skills by executing specific battle actions, rewarding attentive play. A procedurally generated campaign with no classical fantasy creatures (no elves, dwarves, dragons) maintains the harsh tone.