Tyranny, developed by Obsidian Entertainment (the makers of Pillars of Eternity), places you in the role of a Fatebinder in the service of the emperor Kyros, who has just about conquered the entire world as the game begins. Here, as an upper-echelon member of the empire, you must travel the world and decide whether to further Kyros’ domination over the lands or assist groups of survivors in forming a resistance.
Like Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny dives into a rich repository of lore, the writers having created dozens of detailed characters, each with their own goals, drives and concerns. Tyranny also shows what a detailed conversation tree can do, each choice made opening up and affecting future possibilities as to what path your character will take, what skills, abilities and allies they’ll be allowed to use further down the line and how they’ll be regarded within the world around them.
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