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XCOM meets Darkest Dungeon in Prelude Dark Pain, a sinister new strategy RPG
If there's one thing XCOM and Darkest Dungeon have in common, it's forcing you to make incredibly tough decisions. Whether you're choosing who lives, dies, or leads your team, both games push your tactical RPG limits to new heights. This is something the upcoming Prelude Dark Pain understands well, as it gives you plenty of opportunities to win, but will always find a way to punish your mistakes. Ahead of an imminent Kickstarter launch, I got to try the strategy game for myself, and it's one to keep an eye on. Continue reading XCOM meets Darkest Dungeon in Prelude Dark Pain, a sinister new strategy RPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RPGs, Best turn-based strategy games
If there's one thing XCOM and Darkest Dungeon have in common, it's forcing you to make incredibly tough decisions. Whether you're choosing who lives, dies, or leads your team, both games push your tactical RPG limits to new heights. This is something the upcoming Prelude Dark Pain understands well, as it gives you plenty of opportunities to win, but will always find a way to punish your mistakes. Ahead of an imminent Kickstarter launch, I got to try the strategy game for myself, and it's one to keep an eye on.
MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RPGs, Best turn-based strategy games
