Sovereign Syndicate
{{Short description|2024 video game}}
{{use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Sovereign Syndicate
| image = Sovereign Syndicate cover.png
| developer = Crimson Herring Studios
| publisher = Crimson Herring Studios
| producer =
| designer =
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| engine = Unity{{cite web|url=https://unity.com/blog/games/made-with-unity-monthly-roundup-january-february-2024|title=Made with Unity: January/February 2024 highlights|last=Chu|first=Shirley|work=Unity Technologies|date=2024-02-26|accessdate=2024-09-08}}
| series =
| platforms = Windows
| released = January 15, 2024
| genre = Role-playing
| modes = Single-player
}}
Sovereign Syndicate is a 2024 role-playing video game developed and published by Crimson Herring Studios for Windows.
Gameplay
The game is set in Victorian era London with fantasy elements. The setting has been described as steampunk. The gameplay is said to be heavily influenced by Disco Elysium.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 77%{{cite web |title=Sovereign Syndicate |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sovereign-syndicate/ |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |access-date=28 June 2024}}
| PCGUS = 80%{{cite web |last1=Macgregor |first1=Jody |title=Sovereign Syndicate review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/sovereign-syndicate-review/ |website=PC Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=23 January 2024 |date=11 January 2024}}
| rev1 = Gry-Online
| rev1Score = 5.5/10{{cite web |last1=Mysiak |first1=Krzysztof |title=Recenzja Sovereign Syndicate - gry, z którą lepiej pojąłem geniusz Disco Elysium, ale prawie umarłem z nudów |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/S020.asp?ID=14802 |website=Gry-Online |publisher=Gry-Online S.A. |access-date=23 January 2024 |language=Polish |date=11 January 2024}}
| rev2 = Oyungezer
| rev2Score = 7.5/10{{cite web |last1=Güven |first1=Eser |title=Sovereign Syndicate - İnceleme |url=https://oyungezer.com.tr/inceleme/sovereign-syndicate-inceleme |website=Oyungezer |publisher=Seti Publishing |access-date=28 June 2024 |language=Turkish |date=1 February 2024}}
| rev3 = PC Invasion
| rev3Score = 78%{{cite web |last1=Pettigrew |first1=Anyka |title=Sovereign Syndicate review – Tarot and tabletops |url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/sovereign-syndicate-review-tarot-and-tabletops/ |website=PC Invasion |publisher=Gamurs |access-date=23 January 2024 |date=11 January 2024}}
| rev4 = RPGFan
}}
Sovereign Syndicate received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. RPGFan noted, "Sovereign Syndicate is a game of highs and lows. If there is to be more to the story, the gameplay portion would need some rethinking to make it work. But on the positive side, I loved the world and characters, and I'd be excited to see more of them." PC Invasion praised the writing but felt the ending was rushed. PC Gamer said with its emphasis on roleplay rather than combat and borrowings from Disco Elysium, Sovereign Syndicate feels like another step forward for the CRPG. RPGamer said that the game "makes for a lovely take on the gaslamp fantasy genre, with the plot to back up the appearance."{{cite web |last1=Baker |first1=Michael |title=Sovereign Syndicate Deep Look |url=https://rpgamer.com/2024/01/sovereign-syndicate-deep-look/ |website=RPGamer |access-date=23 January 2024 |date=18 January 2024}} IGN complimented the worldbuilding and characters but criticized the writing, and called the game overall "a mixed bag".{{cite web |last1=Peter |first1=Vincent |title=Sovereign Syndicate is As Dense As it is Intriguing |url=https://me.ign.com/en/pc/217321/preview/sovereign-syndicate-is-as-dense-as-it-is-intriguing |website=IGN Middle East |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=28 June 2024 |date=23 January 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.crimsonherring.com/}}
Category:Minotaur in popular culture
Category:Role-playing video games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Steampunk video games
Category:Video games developed in Canada