A masterclass in great game design. A bunch of diverse mechanics that combine to make a thoroughly engaging and challenging gameplay loop. Every settlement takes a few hours to complete. The sheer variety of objectives, world map modifiers and per-settlement effects (forest mysteries as they are called) cause some settlements to be a chill comforting city building experiences, while others to be about as breezy as climbing the Everest in one's underwear. Every run inspires the player to come up with fresh strategies and adapt to the evolving challenges.

The rogue-lite one-save design is a brilliant choice here. The tutorial is short and concise - giving you sufficient knowledge to play your first few games, The world map passively guides the player to try higher difficulties for higher reward and tougher challenges. The profile-level upgrade tree provides new tools to build new strategies , but also contain upgrades which make the game even more challenging, letting you unlock some mechanics once you've mastered the base game.

Add to that some beautiful music and a pleasant cheerful visual design. As a complete package, this game is outstanding and well worth the full price. For anyone showing enough interest to read the reviews, I thoroughly recommend this game. I got it with the Keepers of the Stone DLC, and I have loved very moment spent while playing it.

Kudos to the devs - Eremite Games - you have managed to impress a long time city/strategy player and re-ignite a passion for gaming in me. Good luck on your future projects - I will be following you keenly. Also, Hooded Horse have published some really great games these last few years ( I'm also loving Workers and Resources : Soviet Union ) and have me deeply interested in every one of their games. Good work all