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About Capes
Capes places you in a city ruled by supervillains for twenty years, where developing super powers is illegal. The narrative follows a fledgling resistance of heroes who aim to reclaim the streets and expose the oppressive regime.
The game is a turn‑based superhero strategy experience. You build squads, complete campaign and patrol missions, explore side content, unlock additional heroes, earn skill points, and uncover each hero’s personal story.
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Dystopian Backdrop
The city has been under supervillain control for two decades, and a law criminalises the emergence of super powers. This setting creates a clear conflict for the heroes, framing every mission as a direct challenge to the regime.
Understanding this context helps players see why each hero’s actions feel consequential, as they are fighting against a system that suppresses their very abilities.
- Consider the oppressive atmosphere when choosing heroes whose stories align with the resistance.
- Reflect on the contrast between villain‑ruled streets and heroic goals to deepen immersion.
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Turn‑Based Combat
Combat is resolved in a turn‑based format, allowing up to four heroes to act together against enemies. Positioning and team‑up abilities are highlighted, letting each hero use their unique powers in coordinated attacks.
Each hero gains a unique team‑up ability from each ally, encouraging players to think about how heroes can support one another during a turn.
- Experiment with different hero placements to discover effective team‑up combos.
- Plan each turn with positioning in mind, as it influences ability interactions.
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Hero Recruitment & Abilities
Players can recruit a range of heroes, each with distinct powers and abilities. Every hero plays differently, requiring a fresh approach to their skill set and ultimate attacks.
Learning each hero’s play style unlocks personal tide‑turning Ultimates, adding depth to combat as you tailor tactics to individual strengths.
- Read each hero’s description to match their powers with your preferred tactics.
- Focus on mastering one hero before expanding the roster for smoother progression.
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Mission Structure
The game offers campaign missions that advance the main story and patrol missions that serve as side content. Players can choose to push forward with the narrative or explore side missions for additional rewards.
Side missions grant extra heroes, skill points, and challenges, while optional missions provide deeper insight into each hero’s life, encouraging exploration beyond the core storyline.
- Balance main‑story progress with side missions to maximise hero unlocks.
- Use patrol missions to practice team‑up tactics before tougher campaign battles.
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Progression System
Heroes level up to gain access to new abilities and powerful upgrades. Skill Points earned from objectives and challenges are used to unlock these powers.
Hero‑specific challenges award bonus Skill Points and unlock optional missions, encouraging continual development of each hero’s toolkit and strategic options.
- Prioritise challenges that reward Skill Points to accelerate ability unlocks.
- Track which upgrades complement your team’s composition for smoother progression.
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