Posted on: September 6, 2021
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It tricked me to get good at micro
I bought Northgard because I was yearning for a Settlers-like experience. I wanted a game that I could casually play while listening to my favourite podcasts. Of course, it's nothing of the sort. My shock came from the multitude of things that can destroy your fragile economy. You can achieve proper stability in the late game. Still, the only genuine control factor is the population limit, as every newcomer strains your resources and hurts happiness--forcing you to expand, build, upgrade, and then expand some more. You can undoubtedly turtle, but a regular session against the AI comes with a constant reminder that you need as many villagers as possible. If you get a bunch that merely support their weight, at least they can serve as insurance if you come toe-to-toe with another ambitious player. But war is a definite IF in Northgard. The clans have various subtle strengths which can set you on your way to achieving a specific type of victory. Only the main challenge comes from reconciling your clan's powers with the available resources, the unforeseen opportunities, your urgent needs. If you don't care for 'hard times,' this game might be up your alley. The included campaign aims to introduce the primary mechanisms and victory conditions. However, the only reasonable way to learn is to get wrecked repeatedly in regular games. As such, you can quickly learn how everything works in the proper context right from the start. I'm certainly no fan of micromanagement. But unlike games where switching between control groups and activating specific abilities in the nick of time is the primary mechanism, Northgard emphasizes economy and workforce management. There are only three unit types, and battles are straightforward. This game is a weird beast. It reminds me of Rise of Nations, Settlers, Warcraft III, and others. However, every element works to produce good sessions and satisfying victories.
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