In the shadows, Rebound emerges as a formidable force in the latest gameplay trailer for Capes, a turn-based superhero tactics game developed by Spitfire Interactive and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Set to release in May 2024 on platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5/4, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Capes offers a tactical experience where players can level up heroes and combine their powers for team-up attacks against a backdrop of a dystopian city ruled by supervillains.
Twenty years after the villains claimed victory, they’ve established a city where superpowers are illegal, and opposition is a distant memory. However, a new team of young heroes is rising, ready to challenge the status quo and liberate King City from its oppressors. Players will navigate through dark, gritty campaigns, uncovering the sinister Enhancement Program by the supervillain Operator Alpha, while optional side missions provide opportunities to deepen heroes’ backstories and abilities.
Capes promises a blend of tactical gameplay and cinematic storytelling, where mastering each hero’s unique skills and ultimate abilities is crucial for success. The game emphasizes strategic combat, hero synergy, and character progression, offering players a chance to defeat evil and reclaim their city from villainy’s grasp.
Spitfire Interactive, known for their work on the critically acclaimed Hand of Fate, brings their expertise to Capes, alongside Daedalic Entertainment, a publisher with a 17-year history of supporting indie developers.
Below is an overview of the game via Steam and the latest trailer.
ABOUT THIS GAME
Twenty years ago, the supervillains won.
Since then, they’ve created a dystopian city where developing super powers is a crime. Nobody has managed to slow them down, until now.
Capes is a turn based superhero strategy game where you build a team of heroes and fight to take back the city.
Played across a series of campaign and patrol missions, choose to push forward with the story or take the time to explore the side missions and unlock more heroes, earn skill points and complete challenges, and learn more about your heroes lives.
Recruit new heroes with a range of unique powers and abilities. Every hero plays differently, and requires a fresh approach to their powers and abilities.
Learning and exploiting each hero’s unique play style will build their power in combat allowing them to unleash their personal tide turning Ultimates.
Exciting, heroic, turn based combat to test your strategic skills. Team ups and positioning matter, unlocking new ways to approach every enemy type and supervillain you encounter.
Capes combat isn’t based around random numbers or lurking behind cover. Power doesn’t make you invulnerable, far from it. Your choices will make the difference between victory and defeat.
Take up to 4 heroes to work together in each mission. Each hero gains a unique team up ability from each of their allies, allowing them to work together to take advantage of their unique powers.
Level up your heroes to gain access to new abilities and powerful upgrades.
Use Skill Points acquired from completing objectives and challenges to unlock their powers.Complete collections of hero specific challenges during missions to earn bonus Skill Points and unlock optional missions that give a deeper insight into each of the heroes.
