Chains of Freedom (2025)

Embark on a thrilling journey in a high-stakes, turn-based tactics game. Lead an elite squad in a fictional, dystopian Eastern Europe as you unravel a sinister conspiracy threatening the nation. Navigate intense strategic battles and adapt to ever-evolving challenges to prevail.

Shooter Strategy Tactical Adventure ActionXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

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PS4Blog.netApr 20258.5/10
Solid turn-based tactical experience with a sci-fi twist
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CompletexboxMay 202585/100
Chains of Freedom is a great addition to the genre. Plenty of developers dip their toes into this challenging genre. Sadly, many get it horribly wrong. Chains of Freedom does a phenomenal job with practically every element. The gameplay is methodical, tough, and captivating. Moreover, visually it is impressive, and the audio is captivating. As such, I think it’s a great addition to the genre, and you should buy a copy from the Xbox store!
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PS3Blog.netApr 20257.5/10
A captivating dystopian turn-based tactical experience on PS5
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TheSixthAxisGareth ChadwickJul 20256/10
Chains of Freedom probably isn't going to interest anybody other than big fans of the XCOM-like tactical genre. If you are that person, the combat here is good enough to keep you going until the end, but there's a fairly narrow window of appeal.
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GameLusterAxel CushingApr 20255/10
Chains Of Freedom promises a lot both mechanically and narratively, but fails to deliver. Functional, but not exactly fun - there are better options out there for getting your tactical RPG fix.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer: Nordcurrent
Publisher: Nordcurrent Labs
Released: April 15, 2025
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 7.2/10 from 1 ratings.

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