Right hand of the Queen, you are mandated by the queen to reconquer the desolate lands of the kingdom, ravaged by the terrible Blightstorm. This inevitable storm regularly razes the established camps. No matter: the roguelite formula is still on the rise, and each breakthrough is an opportunity to progress further, unearth new treasures, or begin a future expedition. The raw materials harvested make it possible to gradually improve the Smoldering Citythe only bastion of the kingdom not to fall under the pouring rains of the Blightstorm. Each expedition therefore benefits from the progress generated by the previous ones thanks to the macro loop.
Noise and honor
But rebuilding civilization is easier said than done, especially when the hamlets are constantly breaking down. Not counting the different biomes affecting the harvested raw materials and environmental conditions, the universe dark fantasy ofAgainst the Storm force humans, beavers, foxes, harpies and lizards to coexist. Depending on the ethnic groups present in your camps, the needs of the population will differ. Whether you choose happy cohabitation or forced living together like Frostpunk is up to you, but your decisions will be impacted. Not to mention that your good or bad reputation as a builder spreads throughout the kingdom, and affects the reactions of the population.
A nice little game that still hides other nested systems in its bowels, like the ancient mystical threats of the forest, or the mysterious merchant who shows up every year with precious resources. This well-shaken cocktail will come outearly access December 8 on PC and will be day one in Game Pass.