Capes News

CAPES is OUT NOW!

Hey fellow superheroes and those who want to become one!

After a super-heroic effort we’re happy to announce that CAPES releases today!

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It feels like such a long time ago that the team first discussed the possibility of making a Superhero game set in a world where the villains have already won.

Now it is time to fight back! Join Doctrine and build a new team of young super powered heroes to fight back and reclaim the city.

Special thanks to everybody who has supported the game during development including those who downloaded and played the demo. We appreciate everybody’s interest and support.

Enjoy!

Spitfire Interactive and Daedalic Entertainment

Get your hands on CAPES here!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081080

You want to support indie games even more? Then the King City Edition including CAPES and the Supporter Pack is for you!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/40705/Capes__King_City_Edition/

And there's even more:

The Superheroes and Knights Turn-Based Tactics Bundle

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41507/Superheroes_and_Knights_TurnBased_Tactics_Bundle/

Since it’s always tactically advantageous to work together, CAPES celebrates its release by teaming up with Crown Wars!

Double the fun with the Superheroes and Knights Turn-Based Tactics Bundle, offering 10% off on both Crown Wars and Capes!
The bundle will be available for a limited time, from May 29th to June 6th.

The Strategy Bundle

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30775/Strategy_Bundle/

Strategic thinking is your cup of tea? Then get the gears going with our Strategy Bundle of 7 games including Iratus, War Pips, Partisans 1941, Inkulinati, Shadow Tactics, New Cycle and and its brand-new addition Capes!

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