The wait is over! Emina Studio has officially dropped the public demo for ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova today, February 6, 2026. If you’ve been looking for a game that blends the tactical depth of a grid-based battler with the high-stakes progression of a roguelike deckbuilder, this is your wake-up call.
Unlike your standard “play a card, deal some damage” deckbuilders, Mecha Nova adds a vital layer of spatial strategy that changes everything.
Why You Should Pilot This Demo:
- Tactical 3×3 Grid: It’s not just about what you play, but where you stand. You control up to 9 units—including your main ACE Mecha, powerful allies, and drones.
- Directional Combat: Position matters. You’ll deal massive bonus damage by flanking or attacking enemies from the rear, but be careful—they can do the same to you.
- Drone Overlays: A unique mechanic that lets you stack identical drones in the same slot to save space while exponentially multiplying your firepower.
- Deep Customisation: Build your “Dominant Build” using permanent Chip Cards to enhance your chassis and consumable battle items for clutch turn-arounds.
Steam Next Fest & Beyond
This demo launch serves as the ultimate training ground before the game takes centre stage at Steam Next Fest on February 23. It’s localised in 9 languages, so pilots from across the globe can jump into the cockpit right now.
“Your mech is the carrier of strength. Your cards are the reach of that strength.”
Ready to claim tactical superiority? The demo is available for free on Steam. Download it, find your favourite pilot-mech synergy, and start climbing the procedurally generated campaign!
Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/JPbho
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