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gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress Unleashes Chaotic Adventure Mode Beta on Steam"

Dwarf Fortress has launched its roguelike Adventure Mode in public beta on Steam, offering players a new way to explore its procedurally generated worlds with RPG elements such as quests, NPCs, and turn-based battles. The beta release includes various improvements and additions, with some features still in development. Existing save files are compatible, and the full release is expected later this year, featuring additional content such as cabin building and other improvements.

via Eurogamer.net|
#adventure-mode#beta-release#dwarf-fortress
gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress Unleashes Chaotic Adventure Mode in Steam Beta"

Dwarf Fortress, a freemium game since 2006, has launched its Adventure Mode expansion into public beta, offering updated graphics and a detailed procedurally generated world for RPG-style adventures with character creation, quests, and combat. The game, known for its intricate detail, also features a Fortress Mode where players manage a growing contingent of dwarfs in an expanding dungeon home. The premium version on Steam includes updated graphics and mod support, with the full release of the Adventure Mode expansion expected later this year.

via The Verge|
#adventure-mode#dwarf-fortress#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress Unleashes Adventure Mode with Unique Features on Steam"

Dwarf Fortress's adventure mode, a RPG-style alternative to colony management, is now available on Steam in beta with new pixel art graphics, songs, and detailed UI. The mode features combat with intricate details, the ability to play as anthropomorphized animals, and custom pixel art portraits for animal people. The game also includes new music and sound effects, such as unique walking sounds for different terrains and walking on soap floors. Despite its rudimentary appearance, the developers plan to add more structure to the mode and are working on additional features like magic and villains systems.

via PC Gamer|
#adventure-mode#dwarf-fortress#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress Unleashes Chaotic Adventure Mode in Steam Beta"

Dwarf Fortress, known for its complex simulation of dwarven colonies, is adding Adventure Mode to its Steam version, allowing players to explore abandoned ruins in a turn-based third-person isometric adventure game. The update also includes a module called Legends Mode, enabling players to explore the ancient history of the digital dimension and hunt down fantastical artifacts. The game's improved UI elements and complex initiative system in combat make it more accessible to newcomers, offering a modern, mouse-compatible, hyperlinked interface for easy navigation through historical records.

via Polygon|
#adventure-mode#dwarf-fortress#fantasy
gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress: From 800k Sales to Sudden Success - What's Next for the Game Devs?"

Dwarf Fortress, developed by the Adams brothers, has sold over 800k copies since its paid release on Steam in December 2022, generating over 1 million wishlists. The game's premium version has brought in over $7 million in revenue in January 2023 alone, making the brothers millionaires and providing stability for the game's future. With an upcoming RPG/roguelike mode update, the game continues to attract a dedicated player base and the Adams brothers remain committed to its ongoing development.

via Game World Observer|
#adams-brothers#dwarf-fortress#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dwarf Fortress Creators' Millionaire Purchase: A Honda Civic"

Dwarf Fortress, a game that was originally free, has sold over 800,000 copies of its premium version with graphics, turning its creators into millionaires. The game is set to release an Adventure Mode update, which may push its sales to a million. Despite their newfound financial success, the creators remain focused on working on the game, with the most extravagant purchase being one of the creators buying a Honda Civic.

via PC Gamer|
#dwarf-fortress#game-development#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Indie Game Developers Unite for Dwarf Tag on Steam, Seek Community Support"

The developers of Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic are teaming up to push for a "dwarf" tag on Steam, despite Valve's initial refusal. They are asking for support from the community to manually add the tag to dwarf-themed games on the platform, emphasizing the dedicated fanbase and the value it would bring. The campaign, while lighthearted, reflects the studios' commitment to the cause, and they encourage dwarf enthusiasts to join in and make a difference.

via Gamesradar|
#deep-rock-galactic#dwarf-fortress#dwarf-tag
gaming2 years ago

"Top PC Games of November 2023: A Must-Play Selection"

Polygon has compiled a list of the 16 best PC games to play in 2023. The list includes Age of Empires 4, which brings new gameplay elements and distinct civilizations; Destiny 2, an MMO with smooth gameplay and regular updates; Dwarf Fortress, a simulation game about managing a fortress full of dwarves; Elite Dangerous, a space exploration game with a realistic re-creation of the galaxy; and Fortnite, a versatile game that combines battle royale, building, and more. Other notable games on the list include Hitman: World of Assassination, League of Legends, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Return of the Obra Dinn, Satisfactory, Stellaris, and Total War: Warhammer 3/Immortal Empires.

via Polygon|
#age-of-empires-4#best-games#destiny-2
gaming2 years ago

Long-awaited roguelike games finally set for full release after years of development and support

Kitfox Games will be publishing the long-awaited 1.0 release of the sci-fantasy roguelike game Caves Of Qud in 2024, after 15 years of development. The game, which has been compared to Dwarf Fortress, features a deep and complex simulation set in a dense 2D style. The developers, Freehold Games, express their excitement about the connection to Dwarf Fortress and hope for a successful launch.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#10-release#caves-of-qud#dwarf-fortress