Renegade Grounds: Episode 1

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Renegade Grounds: Episode 1 casts you as Agela or Ingus, mercenaries navigating a tangled web of crime and politics. Your mission is to recover a stolen device from the criminal underworld, but competing factions complicate the task. The game blends dialogue choices with tactical planning, forcing you to weigh alliances and resources as pressure mounts. Exploration and stealth play key roles, with decisions impacting how the story unfolds. The game stands out for its layered narrative and character dynamics. While the first episode is short, it sets up a large conflict with clear stakes and moral ambiguity. Astronomic Games' approach to dialogue and mission design feels grounded, avoiding overcooked tropes. Though it hasn't aged perfectly since 2017, fans of episodic RPGs with gritty settings might find it worth a glance for its setup and potential.