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Kaiserpunk brings players into an alternative version of the real world and tasks them with building a powerful city within it. They must manage its resources, appease its population, and prepare for any possible invasion. As they continue to expand, they must also head out into the wider world and make their mark against many other warring factions. This creates a unique blend of genres that should keep players going for a little while. However, some may also find that the game quickly runs out of steam as the hours press on.
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 offers a fantastic experience for fans of the franchise and genre. Its turn-based gameplay loop is endlessly addicting, the civilizations and leaders are a joy to play around with, and its exploration of history is a sight to behold. It has a few flaws that need to be worked out, but just like almost every Sid Meier's Civilization game before it, those will likely be addressed with future patches and DLC content. So, for those veteran players who were eagerly anticipating the next entry or new players who may have never touched this franchise before, this may be exactly what they were looking for.
Just like every Sid Meier's Civilization title before it, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 tasks players with guiding a nation throughout the many eras of history in hopes that they can come out on top. That turn-based strategy experience will be instantly familiar to any veteran of the series, and yet, this iteration may feel entirely new at the same time. From splitting up civilizations and leaders to narrowing the experience down to three ages, this might be one of the biggest changes to the series to date. And although it may not click with players right away, the studio seems to have delivered another fun-filled strategy adventure that will likely be built upon for years to come.
Frostpunk 2 once again brings players to a blizzard ravaged post-apocalyptic Earth, but this time, it picks up 30 years after the events of Frostpunk. In that time, the world has fallen into further disarray, grappling with limited resources, overpopulation, and an environment bent on taking them out. As players take on the role of Steward, it is up to them to guide the city of New London through this mess in hopes that they can have a better future. And what ensues is a city-building experience that many may not soon forget.
Homeworld 3 has finally given players that long awaited continuation they have been waiting years to see. Once again, they are being taken on a fantastic sci-fi journey filled with everything one would expect from an RTS such as this. Even though it might not reach the level of its predecessors, it still offers an experience that many will not soon forget, and that does not just go for diehard fans either. It's also a great way for newcomers to jump into the genre.
Broken Roads once again takes players to a post-apocalyptic world, but this time, the adventure is focused solely on Australia. Players take the role of a survivor in this world and must do whatever they can to survive its many factions vying for control. Along that journey, they will interact with a wide variety of characters, make decisions that could affect the world, and fight off anyone who might get in their way. And while that does sound like an enjoyable time, some RPG fans may be looking for a bit more than Broken Roads has to offer.
Outcast: A New Beginning feels like a blast from the past, which will surely excite those looking for a bit of nostalgia or who want to cause some chaos in a sci-fi world. The landscapes are beautiful, its unique mechanics are fun to engage with, and the core gameplay is not half-bad either. While that can offer hours of entertainment, some players may be put off by Outcast’s many shortcomings. And ultimately, that makes for a fun but deeply flawed experience overall.
One of the main areas that Inkulinati shines is in its fantastically unique and colorful art style. The entire game is portrayed as doodles on the pages of old Middle Age texts, which makes the entire experience instantly stand out in a crowded turn-based market. Players may instantly fall in love with its many characters, style, and presentation as a whole, but even with all of that, the core gameplay loop may not be enough to keep them coming back for hours on end. And on top of that, those first few hours may push some interested players away before they jump into the real adventure.