Empire of Sin the strategy game from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago Its up to you to hustle charm and intimidate your way to the top of the pile and do whatever it takes to stay there This character-driven game puts players smack dab in the glitz and 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) and 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 and adding more ventures to your repertoireExplore a Living Breathing City Take to the streets of vibrant 1920s Chicago and its distinct neighborhoods such as Little Italy or West Loop with real historical landmarks and 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 and relationships that significantly affect gameplay and vice versa Schmooze coerce seduce threaten or kill them to get your wayDefend and Expand Territory If it comes to blows hypothetically of course and 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 and help secure your hold on the cityWield Your Influence Make and break alliances bribe cops and trade on the black market to gain an edge and expand the influence of your crime family But always keep your enemies close and ensure you have a mole on the inside and eyes everywhereDominate 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 and constantly changing crew dynamics no two playthroughs will ever be the same