XCOM-alike Miasma Chronicles already looks like a cult classic in its latest trailer
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Developer The Bearded Ladies has released a brand newMiasma Chroniclestrailer, showing off the game’s storyline as well as more than a few review accolades.
Miasma Chroniclesis a bold, though flawed, entry into the strategy game arena, offering an interesting new setting in which to frame its turn-based battles. As part ofE3 2023’s PC Gaming Show, this gritty post-apocalyptic outing was graced with another trailer, this time showing off some story nuggets, combat snippets, and some accolades the game received when it launched last month.
ThoughMiasma Chroniclesmight not be one of theverybest strategy games on PCfor some, for others there’s a lot to love, especially when it comes to the game’s well-fleshed-out and immersive setting. The art design is especially pleasing, offering a well-textured and visually appealing post-apocalypse that puts the unwashed grays and browns ofFalloutNew VegasandFallout 4to shame.
Though imperfect, titles likeMiasma Chronicleshave “future cult classic” written all over them. Thanks to this latest accolades and in-game action trailer, it isn’t hard to see why.
For context and as a reminder for those not familiar, the Miasma itself is eerie and alien, reminiscent of the supernatural goings-on inControlandPrey.This contrasts beautifully with the setting: the ruins of once-rustic Kentucky, giving the game a distinctive feel that easily separates it from its more sterile cousin:XCOM.
DespiteMiasma Chronicles' bugs and occasional jankiness, it’s easy to see how the title accumulated so many accolades. The title offers genuine novelty, offering deep characterization and meaningful human interaction amongst the game’s cast – often a rarity in the strategy game world. And particularly from a fan perspective, it’s great to see it getting another outing at a games show this summer, even after it’s original release.
Miasma Chroniclesisn’t the only story-driven title to embrace turn-based combat in recent times. Thanks to their shared tabletop RPG heritage, bothBaldur’s Gate 3andWarhammer 40,000 Rogue Traderhave embraced turn-based combat at no expense to storytelling.
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Titles likeMiasma Chroniclesspell a move towards more grounded, relatable narratives where memorable characters go hand-in-hand with satisfying encounters. While far from perfectMiasma Chroniclesis emblematic of apromising trend in video gamesand is well worth a look for fans of the genre or post-apocalyptic adventures in general.
Miasma Chroniclesis available onPS5,Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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