Curse of Dominion
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About Curse of Dominion
Curse of Dominion is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategy elements from TAR Games. Released on December 31 2027 it tasks you with navigating political intrigue and battlefield chaos as the newly crowned hero bearing the Blessing of Dominion. The game blends party management with grid-based combat where each decision ripples through a shifting moral scale that alters the world. Playtime averages around 20 hours though completionists spend up to 35. Set in the fractured realm of Elvorith it pits you against factions vying to kill or co-opt your power. The single-player campaign emphasizes loyalty-building with companions and resource management to outmaneuver rivals.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around turn-based battles where positioning and ability timing define victory. You control a small party of customizable units with unique roles, melee brutes ranged snipers and magic-wielders. Combat grids are layered with environmental hazards and destructible terrain requiring careful planning. Outside battles you manage a base to craft gear and assign missions to companions which boost their loyalty and unlock dialogue options. The moral scale is key: choices in dialogue and battle shift factions from allies to enemies mid-campaign. Late-game scenarios force tough trade-offs between saving civilians and securing strategic advantages. The lack of multiplayer or co-op keeps the focus tight but the branching story ensures no two playthroughs feel identical.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 4.2 out of 5 with 78% completion rate among top 100 players. Average playtime sits at 22 hours though 25% of users hit 30+ hours chasing 100% achievement. Community moods lean curious (42%) and analytical (33%) with 18% calling it "a thinking person's TBS." Critic reviews highlight the "nail-biting loyalty system" but note a 20% drop-off after 10 hours due to repetitive mission design. Achievement hunters praise the 45+ unique unlocks but 30% report getting stuck on the "Unyielding" challenge requiring a perfect moral alignment. Price is a sticking point with 60% of users calling $39.99 "reasonable" despite the game's 2027 launch date.
PlayPile's Take
Curse of Dominion rewards patience and tactical rigor but demands a steep time investment. The moral scale adds depth to combat choices though branching paths sometimes lead to dead ends. At $40 it sits in a tricky price range for 2027-era games but the 12-hour difference between average and max playtime justifies the cost for completionists. Skip if you dislike slow-burn narratives or grinding for loyalty points. With 45 achievements including the elusive "Dominion’s Paradox" for triggering all faction betrayals it’s a must-play for strategy fans willing to wrestle with its complexities.
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