Augmented Empire: Tactical Cyberpunk RPG
Augmented Empire is a story-driven tactical RPG developed by Coatsink and set in the near-future, rain-slicked metropolis of New Pangea. The city is divided into three tiered districts, separated by wealth and technology. You are placed in control of a team of augmented outlaws fighting against the corporate oppression that governs all life.
Category
RPG, Strategy game, Tactical role-playing, other
About
Augmented Empire is a story-driven tactical RPG developed by Coatsink and set in the near-future, rain-slicked metropolis of New Pangea. The city is divided into three tiered districts, separated by wealth and technology. You are placed in control of a team of augmented outlaws fighting against the corporate oppression that governs all life.
Playing from the perspective of Chris, a clandestine operative, players manage six disparate characters, each with unique augmented abilities and specialized skill trees. The game features challenging, grid-based, turn-based combat across dozens of missions. Strategic use of cover, environmental hazards, and careful deployment of character abilities are crucial to navigating the dark conspiracy that threatens to consume New Pangea. The narrative focuses on the dark side of ethical augmentation and human-machine integration.
Features
- Deep, story-driven tactical RPG experience spanning over 10 hours of gameplay.
- Six unique, fully voice-acted heroes, each specializing in different combat roles (e.g., Tank, Hacker, Sniper).
- Challenging turn-based combat utilizing a detailed cover system and 3D map traversal.
- Customize your heroes with advanced augmentations and upgrades.
- A compelling cyberpunk setting exploring themes of transhumanism and corporate control.
- Originally a highly-rated VR game, now fully optimized for PC and standard display play.
Ratings
User Reviews
- Augmented Empire delivers a strong tactical experience that rivals genre favorites, wrapped in a fantastic cyberpunk setting. The characters are truly the stars.
- The combat mechanics are deep, requiring genuine strategy to overcome the later challenges. A must-play for fans of turn-based tactics.
- Visually arresting and narratively strong. It captures the atmosphere of a dystopian future perfectly.
- Coatsink nailed the blend of storytelling and complex strategy. Highly recommended for RPG enthusiasts.
- The augmentation system adds a clever layer of strategic customization, allowing for diverse squad builds and approaches.