All articles tagged with #city building
Originally Published 11 days ago — by GAMINGbible
Sunkissed City, a spiritual successor to Stardew Valley set in a vibrant seaside metropolis, is launching on Steam this year, offering players extensive gameplay options including gardening, socializing, exploring, and battling monsters, with multiplayer support and endless customization.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GameWatcher
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a more relaxed, smaller-scale city-building experience set in ancient Rome and Albion, with improved visuals and a streamlined gameplay approach that appeals to both newcomers and veterans. Despite its engaging regions, atmospheric presentation, and innovative mechanics like area effects and flexible needs fulfillment, it suffers from a short campaign, uninspired narrative, clunky UI, and unsatisfying RTS-style combat, making it a mixed but intriguing entry in the series.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by GameSpot
Octopath Traveler 0's city size is limited by the gaming platform, with the Switch supporting up to 250 buildings, while Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC can handle up to 500, and other specs like resolution and frame rate vary across consoles. The game releases on December 4 across multiple platforms, but no upgrade option is available for Switch to Switch 2.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Frostpunk 2, the sequel to the 2018 city-builder, picks up 30 years after the original, challenging players to lead a struggling colony through another ice age. The game introduces new mechanics, including resource management, political factions, and a complex law system, all while maintaining the tension and difficult decision-making that defined its predecessor. The preview highlights the game's intricate balance of survival, politics, and city management, setting the stage for its release on PC on July 25, with console versions to follow.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
The developer of the highly anticipated strategy game Manor Lords, Slavic Magic, has clarified in a blog post that the game is not meant to be a Total War competitor or a fast-paced RTS, but rather a small-scale city building and management experience with real-time battles. The post also outlines the developer's plans for early access support and emphasizes transparency in managing player expectations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Frostpunk 2 introduces a more politically focused gameplay, where players must navigate ideological factions and make tough decisions to keep their city running. The game shifts away from granular survival to focus on societal cohesion, with management decisions leaning towards the macro over the micro. The Utopia Builder mode offers a sandboxy experience, but the preview reveals some limitations and a potential lack of distinct ideological character. Despite some drawbacks, the game's presentation and potential for distinct runs make it quite promising for players.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PCGamesN
Bellwright, a new town-building survival RPG, is set to launch on Steam on April 23. The game offers a mix of strategy, RPG, and city-building elements, allowing players to start from survival basics, gather resources, build settlements, and lead rebellions. Players can choose to focus on management and economy or engage in medieval combat simulation. The game's developer, Donkey Crew, has been polishing the game based on feedback from a recent playtest and is excited for players to experience and discuss the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PCGamesN
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, the upcoming city building game, is revealed to be the second installment in an ambitious trilogy by solo developer Tomas Sala, with the third game, Project: Ancient Waves, set to explore a naval adventure and focus on human-scale storytelling. Each game in the trilogy will tackle different aspects of the world, with the first game, The Falconeer, being an open-world air combat game. Sala aims to showcase the three epochs of this world and how society evolves through violence, rebuilding, and collapse. The release of Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is set for March 26, with the third game likely a few years away.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TrueAchievements
Frostpunk 2 is confirmed to be coming to Game Pass on day one in the first half of 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel, set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard, promises to deliver the same harsh and stressful city-building and survival gameplay as its predecessor. While the release date is yet to be announced, the Game Pass confirmation has excited fans, and Frostpunk 2 joins a lineup of upcoming games for the service.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Frostpunk 2's gameplay trailer reveals a continuation of the perilous, dystopian conditions from the original game, with the sequel set to release in the first half of 2024 on PC and Game Pass. The game will feature new heating technologies, political conflict, and worker rebellions, with workers having agency to challenge the player's choices. The sequel promises to humanize the working population and confront players with the brutal consequences of their decisions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated city-building survival game, will be available on PC Game Pass on its release day, with Xbox Game Pass availability following on consoles. The first official gameplay trailer showcases the game's larger cities and rowdy citizens, highlighting tough decision-making and the new Council Hall feature, where faction representatives must pass and vote on laws. The game is set in a wasteland apocalypse and promises a "Quite A Grim Time," making it one of the most anticipated games of 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Rising Lords, a medieval-inspired turn-based strategy game, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on January 18th, featuring tactical combat, skill cards, board game mechanics, city building, resource management, and more. The game, set in the fictional kingdom of Aubelin, also offers cross-platform multiplayer, Challenge and Scenario Modes, and a map editor. After being in early access on Steam, the full version will be available on consoles later this month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TrueAchievements
Reviews for SteamWorld Build, set to launch on Xbox Game Pass on December 1, have started to emerge. The game combines city-building, mining, and exploration, and has received positive feedback for its unique blend of genres. Critics have praised its ability to apply the SteamWorld formula to different genres, while others have noted the game's simplicity and casual gameplay. However, some reviewers have mentioned annoyances and a lack of cohesion between the city-building and dungeon crawling aspects. Overall, SteamWorld Build offers a distinctive twist on the gameplay loop of its predecessor, SteamWorld Dig.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Manor Lords, an ambitious medieval strategy game that combines elements of Crusader Kings, Age of Empires, and Total War, is set to release on April 24th. Developed by Slavic Magic, the game allows players to oversee their 14th-century lands, managing their settlement, signing policies, handling diplomacy, and engaging in real-time battles. With a focus on historical realism and a simulation of how towns grow and trade routes appear, Manor Lords has garnered significant anticipation and is one of Steam's most-wishlisted games of 2023. It will also be available on PC Game Pass for subscribers to try for free.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Cities: Skylines 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular city-building game, offers some improvements in resource management and detailed simulation of individuals. However, it falls short in terms of control options and lacks significant additions compared to the original game and its DLC. The game's limited policies and lack of variety in building options may disappoint players who are familiar with the original. While it is an engaging city builder, it is recommended primarily for those who do not already own the original game.