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Tyranny

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Release Date: November 10, 2016

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Reviewed by:
Gregory Bobrek
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
November 18, 2016
Tyranny Game Guide
Guide

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.

Tyranny Game Guide
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Originals

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.

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News

Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny for Free in Epic Games Store Next Week

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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December 4, 2020

Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny for Free in Epic Games Store Next Week

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

Tyranny: Bastard's Wound expansion coming in two weeks; see new trailer

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

Obsidian’s Tyranny is out today

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

Tyranny gets a release date, and it's coming in less than a month

Obsidian’s Tyranny to feature spell crafting

Obsidian Entertainment’s 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

Obsidian’s Tyranny to feature spell crafting

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 RPG.

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August 18, 2016

First Tyranny dev diary discusses player's choices and setting

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 dev discusses character progression, combat and setting in an E3 gameplay presentation

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 gets a new trailer with some gameplay footage

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 to feature skill-based progression system

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

Tyranny: new RPG from Obsidian coming out in 2016

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Tyranny Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
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 System Requirements:
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.

Expansions

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Tyranny: Bastard's Wound

Tyranny: Bastard's Wound

PC

Expansion

September 7, 2017

RPG

Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound is an expansion for Tyranny, a a role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The expansion takes us to a new part of the Tiers world. The story focuses on a illegal refugee camp inhabited by those who managed to flee from under Kyros’ ruthless rule and now are forced to live in hiding. Bastard’s Wound also expands the story lines of Barik, Lantry, and Verse known from the base game and gives us the possibility of learning more about the Beasts of Terratus. As usual, we will also do various story missions and side quests. It is worth mentioning that a free update for the game was released together with the expansion that introduced more voice acted dialogues and expanded the base game’s third act. Additionally, we will get a brand new game ending if we play as a hero completely devoted to Kyros.

Tyranny: Bastard's Wound

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Tyranny Video Game.

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ReviewTyranny

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.

Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Tyranny Review – an RPG full of contrasts
Reviewed by:
Gregory Bobrek
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
November 18, 2016
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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (9,359)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Strong Narrative and Writing: Many s 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 s pointed out that certain parts of the story felt rushed, incomplete, or lacking depth.
  • Simplistic RPG Mechanics: s 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 s

  • Lack of Romance Options: A few s expressed disappointment over the absence of romance elements in the game, which is often a feature in RPGs.
  • Limited Character Customization: s felt that character models and customization options were lacking, particularly in 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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