Tough and tragic, new tactical RPG Burden of Command combines WW2 with XCOM

You move your units across a tile-based map. The goal is to establish flanking positions and use tactics to outmaneuver and outgun the enemy. During the combat sections, Burden of Command feels - and even looks - like old-school XCOM. But it’s the moments between battles that have the greatest impact. Taking cues from Company of Heroes, but also choice-driven RPGs, this is a WW2 game where the wellbeing of every single soldier is your responsibility. Following a single unit throughout World War 2, Burden of Command is finally available in full. Continue reading Tough and tragic, new tactical RPG Burden of Command combines WW2 with XCOM MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best war games, Best turn-based strategy games

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Tough and tragic, new tactical RPG Burden of Command combines WW2 with XCOM
Tough and tragic, new tactical RPG Burden of Command combines WW2 with XCOM

You move your units across a tile-based map. The goal is to establish flanking positions and use tactics to outmaneuver and outgun the enemy. During the combat sections, Burden of Command feels - and even looks - like old-school XCOM. But it’s the moments between battles that have the greatest impact. Taking cues from Company of Heroes, but also choice-driven RPGs, this is a WW2 game where the wellbeing of every single soldier is your responsibility. Following a single unit throughout World War 2, Burden of Command is finally available in full.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best war games, Best turn-based strategy games