At first glance, this brand-new project announced during the PC Gaming Show by indie studio Nordcurrent, which I believe is their debut title, strongly evokes the settings of Mutant Year Zero or even Miasma Chronicles. However, this time, we find ourselves in a post-apocalyptic version of Eastern Europe. The game is called Chains of Freedom, and it’s a tactical RPG. Whether it will feature an open-world structure or offer a more linear experience is still unclear.
As the commander of an elite military squad, you’ll lead perilous missions through grim urban ruins, shadowy forest labs, and fortified bases. The combat system challenges you to utilize your squad’s unique abilities, synergize their biocrystal-enhanced skills, and adapt to evolving threats on the battlefield, from scavenging rare resources to deploying flamethrowers, mortars, and even improvised melee weapons.
The narrative weaves a tale of conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion against a rogue scientist’s twisted experiments. Moral dilemmas shape your journey as you navigate the collapsing government and a nation on the brink. Atmospheric visuals, intricate character customization, and thrilling sci-fi elements are the key features of Chains of Freedom. I am eager to learn more details about this. Set to be released in 2025 on PC through Steam and Epic Games. Below is an overview, screenshots, and a trailer.
About This Game
Step into a thrilling turn-based tactics game set in a fictional, dystopian Eastern European state. Lead an elite military squad as you navigate perilous missions filled with danger, deceit, and moral dilemmas.
As you delve deeper into a conspiracy threatening your nation, engage in high-stakes tactical combat that demands precision with every move. Arm your team with a variety of weapons and gear, adapt their skills to meet ever-changing challenges, and confront intense missions that push your resolve to its limits. Uncover the truth in a world where the nation’s fate lies in your hands.
• Turn-Based Combat
Meticulously plan each move in high-stakes tactical battles, where every decision shapes the outcome. Leverage your squad’s unique abilities to outmaneuver and outgun your enemies.
• Gripping Storyline
Unravel a complex plot involving a rogue scientist, mind control serums, and a government teetering on the edge of collapse. Navigate through layers of conspiracy and betrayal to protect your nation.
• Gear Up for Survival
Outfit your squad with an array of weapons, ranging from meat hooks and axes to flamethrowers and mortars, and enhance your characters with unique abilities by mixing and matching biocrystals found in the world. Scavenge for ammo and make use of diverse consumables, such as healing kits and Molotov cocktails, to adapt and thrive in a world under constant threat.
• Post-Apocalyptic World
Explore the mysterious and atmospheric regions of a fictional post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe, from grimy, abandoned urban landscapes to hidden forest laboratories and fortified military bases.
