Empire of Sin preview: This mob strategy game blends real-time and turn-based in exciting ways

Al Capone’s just met a girl named Maria. Problem is, he hasn’t met her lover yet.

Or potential problem, I should say. So far, Maria’s been a fine addition to our fledgling criminal empire. She’s handy (enough) with a gun, and we’re in no position to turn down the extra personnel. Her lover is out there though, and chances are he’s working for a rival crime boss. Hell, maybe he is a rival crime boss.

Whether leader or lackey, his shadow now stretches over our little enterprise. On that fateful day when he and Capone meet, be it in five minutes or hours from now, there’s no knowing how Maria will react. Will she refuse to fight? Betray us entirely? These are the scenarios that keep Capone up at night—and me, by extension.

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