Empire of Sin the strategy game from Romero Games & Paradox Interactive puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago Its up to you to hustle charm & intimidate your way to the top of the pile & do whatever it takes to stay there This character-driven game puts players smack dab in the glitz & glamor of roaring 20s all while having them work behind the scenes in the gritty underbelly of organized crime Features - Build A Crime Empire Raise your criminal empire from the ground up by establishing rackets in your neighborhood (be it speakeasies breweries brothels union skimming protection rackets or casinos) & recruiting a team of loyal mobsters to make your mark on the streets Once you make a name for yourself expand your influence by taking over rival territory & adding more ventures to your repertoire Explore a Living Breathing City Take to the streets of vibrant 1920s Chicago & its distinct neighborhoods such as Little Italy or West Loop with real historical landmarks & events Interact with a full cast of over 60 living breathing characters with backgrounds that inform how they react to what you or other characters do Each recruitable character has traits & relationships that significantly affect gameplay & vice versa Schmooze coerce seduce threaten or kill them to get your way Defend & Expand Territory If it comes to blows hypothetically of course & your posse needs to send a message face off in brutal turn-based combat Recruit your goons strategically to build a strong chemistry within your crew to maximize combat damage & help secure your hold on the city Wield Your Influence Make & break alliances bribe cops & trade on the black market to gain an edge & expand the influence of your crime family But always keep your enemies close & ensure you have a mole on the inside & eyes everywhere Dominate the Neighborhood Whether you make it to the top with violence business smarts or city-wide notoriety there are a number of ways to become King or Queen of Chicago With various starting conditions & constantly changing crew dynamics no two playthroughs will ever be the same