Tyranny
Release Date: November 10, 2016
RPG, fantasy, isometric view, classic RPG, romances, singleplayer
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A classic RPG game developed by the genre veterans, Obsidian Entertainment (developers of Pillars of Eternity and other popular titles). Tyranny takes place in a fantasy world called Tiers, in which the eternal struggle between the good and evil ended in victory of the latter.
Last Update: January 13, 2017
Tyranny Game Guide
A complete Tyranny game guide offers detailed walkthroughs for each and every main and side quest. It also tells about the available endings, includes descriptions of all character classes and suggests the best progression paths.
November 18, 2016
Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
As we wait for the sequel to Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment gives us Tyranny – a game where we play as the Big Bad’s loyal agent. This short-term project features numerous ideas and mechanics, but only some of them pay off.
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[1:13] Tyranny launch trailer
[4:37] Tyranny developer's diary #3 - Gameplay and Mechanics
Gamepressure Review
Tyranny
As we wait for the sequel to Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment gives us Tyranny – a game where we play as the Big Bad’s loyal agent. This short-term project features numerous ideas and mechanics, but only some of them pay off.
Gregory Bobrek PC / WindowsThe main pros of the game
- Strong Narrative and Writing: Many users praised the game's story, world-building, and character development. The narrative is described as engaging and complex, with a unique premise where players start in a position of power and make impactful choices.
- Replayability: The game offers significant replay value due to multiple paths and endings, allowing players to explore different factions and outcomes based on their decisions.
- Magic System: The spell creation system received positive remarks for its depth and customization options, allowing players to build spells according to their preferences.
- Character Choices: Players appreciated the moral complexity of choices, enabling them to explore various "evil" playstyles, from ruthless tyranny to more nuanced forms of villainy.
- Interesting Combat Mechanics: Some reviews highlighted that while combat could be formulaic, it was still engaging and fun, particularly when combined with the game's narrative elements.
The main cons of the game
- Short Length: Several reviews noted that the game felt short, with completionist runs maxing out around 30 hours, which some players felt limited the overall experience.
- Inconsistent Narrative Quality: While the writing was generally praised, some users pointed out that certain parts of the story felt rushed, incomplete, or lacking depth.
- Simplistic RPG Mechanics: Users criticized the RPG elements like leveling up, skill selection, and the in-game economy as being weak and underdeveloped.
- Repetitive Combat: Some players found the combat to be repetitive and lacking variety, particularly in pathfinding and enemy encounters.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Lack of Romance Options: A few users expressed disappointment over the absence of romance elements in the game, which is often a feature in RPGs.
- Limited Character Customization: Users felt that character models and customization options were lacking, particularly in terms of visual representation and diversity in character builds.
- Inaccessible Areas: Some players wished for more interactive environments, including the ability to enter houses and explore for loot or secrets, which could enhance the gameplay experience.
- New Game Plus Accessibility: The New Game Plus feature was noted as being hidden behind a DLC, which frustrated some players looking for a seamless replay experience.
Summary
- Overall, "Tyranny" is recognized as a unique and engaging RPG with a compelling narrative and strong character choices, though it suffers from some gameplay and structural shortcomings that detract from its potential.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1146 votes. 135 players anticipated the game.
Tyranny Description
Tyranny is an RPG released on PC. The title was developed by Obsidian studio which specializes in the genre. The developers previously created such games as Pillars of Eternity, Neverwinter Nights 2 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Plot
The story takes place in a grim fantasy world named Tiers. Long time ago, a dark creature known as Kyros defeated the armies of mortals, killed the heroes and took control of the whole world as a tyrant. The victory of the evil was absolute and final – nothing that players do can change it. The main protagonist of the game is someone who took advantage of the situation. The player assumes the role of an officer in Kyros’ army, serving as a judge and jury for common folk and making sure that the will of the tyrant remains unopposed.
It doesn’t mean, however, that the player is forced to assume the role of a psychopath who enjoys murdering the innocents. Such development is possible, but one can ensure obedience and not be a brute at the same time. In addition, the protagonist’s high standing on the social ladder makes even small decisions greatly impact the situation of the world. The player can shape the future of the game world and thousands of its inhabitants.
Mechanics
Tyranny released on PC starts with character creation. The player chooses not only the protagonist’s traits, but also the course of the war which ended with the defeat of the forces of good. These decisions will have a great impact on the state of the realm during the campaign – for example how great was the damage to the world and how the balance of power between various organizations looks like.
During the game, the player mostly explores the world, completes quests and fights. Combat takes place in real time and features an active pause. During the adventure many companions will join the player. Relations with those companions will not only impact the story of the game, but combat as well. The combo mechanics allow the player to create combination of attacks engaging multiple characters. The better the relations with party members, the stronger they are in combat.
As any other good RPG, Tyranny offers a character progression system. It is similar to the one featured in The Elder Scrolls series – the skills are improved by using them in the game. Earned experience points are used to gain new levels, thus increasing the character’s base statistics.
Last updated on April 13, 2016
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May 19, 2016
"It’s still fun" – Feargus Urquhart on game development, Pillars of Eternity II and the future of Obsidian
During the Digital Dragons conference, we interviewed Feargus Urquhart , the CEO of Obsidian Entertainment. He revealed that the company is working on Pillars of Eternity II and an unannounced game on Unreal Engine with Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky.
Tyranny Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Tyranny System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 2.80 GHz/AMD Athlon II X4 840 3.10 GHz, 6 GB, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 450 GTX/ Radeon HD 5770 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i3-2100 2.80 GHz/AMD Athlon II X4 955 3.10 GHz, 8 GB, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 560 GTX/ Radeon HD 6850 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny for Free in Epic Games Store Next Week
Epic Games Store has announced that in a week's time players will be able to get free copies of Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny on this platform.
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Bart Swiatek
December 4, 2020
Tyranny: Bastard's Wound expansion coming in two weeks; see new trailer
Tyranny: Bastard's Wound is the first story-based expansion for Obsidian Entertainment's last year's RPG. Fans will get to play it in two week's time.
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August 24, 2017
Obsidian’s Tyranny is out today
Have you been looking forward to playing as the bad guy lording over little ones in a fantasy realm dominated by evil? Today, you can satisfy those desires by playing Tyranny, Obsidian Entertainment's next classic RPG.
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November 10, 2016
Tyranny gets a release date, and it's coming in less than a month
Less than a month is left until the release of Tyranny, Obsidian Entertainment's much anticipated RPG. The game is due out on November 10.
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October 14, 2016
Obsidian’s Tyranny to feature spell crafting
Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming old school RPG Tyranny will offer a spell crafting system. It will allow the players to extend their gameplay-personalization options.
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Mathias Zulpo
August 29, 2016
First Tyranny dev diary discusses player's choices and setting
Playing as a bad guy in a bad world is as appealing, as it is ambiguous. In this Tyranny dev diary video Obsidian Entertainment talk about moral choices in their upcoming RPG.
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August 18, 2016
Tyranny dev discusses character progression, combat and setting in an E3 gameplay presentation
Watch Tyranny E3 gameplay presentation to learn more about Obsidian's next RPG's core systems, such as character progression, combat, role of companions, and more.
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June 20, 2016
Tyranny gets a new trailer with some gameplay footage
Tyranny, the latest RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, received a new story trailer that includes some gameplay footage.
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June 14, 2016
Tyranny to feature skill-based progression system
Obsidian Entertainment's Tyranny will be a skill-based game where the skills improve as you use them. The developers explained some core systems focusing around character progression.
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May 5, 2016
Tyranny: new RPG from Obsidian coming out in 2016
Pillars of Eternity devs, Obsidian Entertainment, are working on a new RPG, called Tyranny. The game will feature a fantasy realm conquered by an evil Overlord, with the player acting as the tyrant's executioner. The game will be out this year.
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March 16, 2016