Frostpunk

Gimme more, dat game is too short!

One of the best games you'll ever play.

"Your word is absolute, and the weak will be used as an example." To be honest I wasn't expecting the game to go that hard, or even be THAT freaking hard. It's so tough, it's so freaking difficult, hahah! And I love it! It truly turns you into a monster before you know it. The city's core is fueled with the bones and blood of its citizens, all in the name of the survivability of our species. Can't wait for the sequel!

Very addicting A Morale-based, Survival City Builder I felt personally responsible for the wellbeing and safety of my people. I restarted multiple times because i wasn't willing to make the hard decisions needed to keep the city living. Definitely worth a buy!

This is one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. The sound, visuals, writing, and difficulty bring this brutal alternative history to life. I normally don't discuss sound design, but I truly love the soundscape in this game. The music, ui, and environment all sound delightful. The game is about managing resources while maintaining your morality in an unforgiving environment. Many times when I play I feel like I'm just holding on, much like the people in my settlement. There are moments, especially if you're not experienced, where the only way to save your city is to become a monster. I appreciate that in the game, much like in life, the easy choice isn't always the right one. In order to be a good person, you have to be very intentional with every choice and not make many missteps. The city-building mechanics are solid, but not especially innovative. What makes this game unique is how the setting adds additional challenges. Your livable area is constrained by how far your heating extends from the generator. If you want to increase this, then you need to research it (which costs resources and time), but the range increase will also increase your coal consumption. And the temperature generally trends downward, so you need to increase the level of heating, which requires more research and also consumes more coal. So now you need more coal, but to build the better coal mine you need more wood and steel, and maybe a steam core. Also you have to keep the mine heated or your people will fall ill and die. If I had to give one piece of advice for new players, it would be to pay attention to your wood economy.