In a ruthless world where nature mingles with legends, Gord delivers a dark and engrossing adventure that pushes the boundaries of the city-building genre. Developed by Polish studio Covenant.dev and edited by Team 17, this single-player strategy game features a gripping tale of Dark Fantasysubtly blending elements of adventure and resource management.
Fully embracing the darker side of Dark Fantasy, Gord tackles delicate and mature subject matter.
Inspired by Slavic folklore, Gord immerses us in a mysterious universe where mythological monsters and unexpected challenges threaten the well-being of the Dawn Tribethe colony we are responsible for building and protecting. From the first minutes, Gord manages to establish a tense and intriguing atmosphere thanks to cinematic opening scenes and interesting dialogues. We embody a leader faced with a multitude of complex choices: to ensure the mental health of his citizens while meeting their material needs, to manage the limited resources for the development of the colony and, above all, to defend our tribe against the terrifying creatures. straight from Slavic myths.
Resource management is the backbone of Gordbut that is only one aspect of the challenge we face. Each citizen has their own personality, desires, fears and it is essential to maintain their mental health to ensure their happiness and productivity. Human interactions play a crucial role in the evolution of our colony and our choices have repercussions on its development.
Gord also features a neat narrative system that subtly interweaves adventure with colony management. Quests and various events enrich the game experience and players must face moral dilemmas and thus make difficult decisions that influence the course of history. By fully embracing the dark side of Dark FantasyGord tackles delicate and mature subjectswhich lead to Team17 to work with the charity Safe in Our World to ensure appropriate representation of these sensitive themes.
Visually, Gord presents quite successful graphics highlighting the oppressive atmosphere. The gloomy landscapes and the particularly well-crafted characters add a layer of realism to this odyssey. Covenant.dev is made up of developers who have worked at 11 bit studio And CD Project Redbringing to this young studio a mastery which makes it possible to offer a gameplay fluid and rather rich. The well-thought-out mechanics provide a fine balance between colony building and the strategic challenges facing players.
Our first impressions: Strongly!
Gord presents itself as a promising strategy game that pushes the boundaries of the genre a bit. Its captivating atmosphere, its gameplay clever and its mature themes should make it an intriguing experience for lovers of Dark Fantasy and management. This quick test therefore left us with a positive impression and a strong desire to see more.
