Miasma Chronicles should be your next strategy game, no matter your tactical expertise

Miasma Chronicles screenshot
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Whether you're an expert tactician capable of leading entire squads to glorious victory, or a genre newcomer looking to test your skills with a great story to guide you, Miasma Chronicles is set to be your next strategy game obsession. 

Set in a near-future America ravaged by the apocalyptic force of 'the Miasma', you'll play as Elvis, a young man left by his mother in the care of a robotic 'brother' Diggs, Elvis grows up wielding a mysterious glove that allows him to control the Miasma. Setting out in search of more information about his life, Elvis and his robot guardian will journey through stunningly-realised environments, exploring a rich world filled with side-quests, puzzles, and a range of bystanders and interesting characters to meet.

Developed by The Bearded Ladies, the studio behind acclaimed turn-based strategy game Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, Miasma Chronicles lets you play your way. Real-time dynamic exploration gives way to stealth-based gameplay to help you establish an advantage, with the team's top-tier strategy gameplay rounding out the experience. A flexible approach to settings lets you focus the game however you like - strategy veterans will find a hardcore challenge, ARPG fans can contend with strategic gameplay, and those who want to truly invest in the narrative can do so at their leisure.

Miasma Chronicles' fascinating world builds on that open-ended approach. Different characters wield different skills, and Elvis can use his powers to manipulate the Miasma in a variety of fantastical ways. As you progress, upgraded skills for each playable character will allow you to carve out your own strategy against an array of outlandish enemies, each with their own tools designed to take you down.

A gritty yet heartfelt narrative set within a fascinating strategy game crafted by genre veterans, Miasma Chronicles launches on May 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

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