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fantasy video game
Tyranny
By Obsidian Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- role-playing video game
What it is
Tyranny is a story-driven RPG from Obsidian Entertainment set in a realm already conquered by a despot. You play as a Fatebinder, an authority figure in the Overlord’s army, and decide whether to uphold the new order, reshape it or pursue your own ambitions. Choices affect the story and can change the layout of the world, while alliances and enemies shift according to the sides you take. Combat is tactical real-time with pause and party-based. The game’s setting explores law and morality from the position of a player who serves within the occupying regime. Tyranny is a single-player RPG for Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on Tablet and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choices can alter the story and world layout.
- Tactical real-time-with-pause combat.
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Steam Cloud is listed.
- Supports Family Sharing.
- Single-player only.
- No platform beyond Windows, macOS and Linux is listed.
Who it suits
Tyranny suits players looking for a single-player RPG where choices shape the story and world. Its tactical real-time-with-pause combat may appeal to players who want party-based battles.
Tyranny puts the player inside a conquered realm’s ruling system and makes choices central to its story. Its combat uses a tactical, party-driven real-time-with-pause approach.
