Publisher Daedalic Entertainment have announced a release window for the upcoming turn-based superhero tactics game, Capes. Developed by Spitfire Interactive, Capes is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S this May.
Capes is a turn-based superhero strategy game where XCOM fans will feel right at home. Level up your heroes and combine their powers to access devastating team up attacks. Have them work together to overcome strategically challenging missions.
You’ll have to master the tactical gameplay while uncovering a cinematic story. 20 years ago, the supervillains won. Since then, they’ve created a dystopian city where developing superpowers is a crime and no one has dared oppose them. Until now.
You’ll assemble a ragtag team of young heroes and hone their skills and take back King City. Play across the dark and gritty campaign to reveal the truth behind the horrific Enhancement Program of supervillain Operator Alpha. You’ll also be able to complete optional side-missions to level up your heroes and learn more about their past.
Capes Gameplay Trailer – Rebound
Alongside the announcement of a release window comes a new gameplay trailer. Here we dive into the mechanics of Rebound. A fierce super who uses her teleportation skills to strike down her enemies from behind and advance her teammates across the troubled streets.
The game’s campaign will feature over 50 missions. Developer Spitfire Interactive assures that this equates to around 40 hours of gameplay. There’ll be three difficulty modes available and numerous heroes to win over to your side.
A specific release date for Capes has not yet been announced. However, Daedalic Entertainment has promised it will be coming ‘very soon’. It’s currently believed the game will launch on all formats simultaneously.
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