Nox Plays... Frostpunk (A New Home Scenario) | Let's Play/Gameplay | Ep. 1: Frostbitten
3Frostpunk is a brand-new title from the creators of This War of Mine. It’s a society survival game that asks what people are capable of when pushed to the brink of extinction. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city’s ruler has to manage both the citizens and the infrastructure they live in. The leader’s tactical skills face challenges that will frequently question morality and the basic foundations of what we consider organized society. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
What decisions will you make to ensure the survival of your society? What will you do when pushed to the limit? And...
...who will you become in the process?
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First Impressions: This game is absolutely beautiful! From the scenery to the cutscenes to the city buildings themselves, everything looks so detailed and just stunning! Of course, the main reason I play games doesn't have much to do with aesthetics - it's more about the gameplay. From what I've experienced so far, this game has great depth and may send me into an existential crisis at some point. Ethical decisions must be made throughout the course of the game, and there's no doubt I'll question myself through every law that I end up implementing. Also, as nice as it is to have scouts, I'm currently not a big fan of them. This could have more to do with the fact that I enjoy simulation/strategy games more than strategy/survival games, and the scouts seem to fall more into the latter genre than anything else the game has to offer.
I also have a bit of a problem with the lack of an invasive tutorial, which I know sounds weird, but sometimes it's nice to have something yelling at you to RESEARCH THE GENERATOR POWER AND RANGE EXPANSIONS! If I hadn't noticed this was the research I needed to keep people warm during the harshest climates, everyone would've ended up ice cubes, and I would've had to restart after only, what, an hour? Again, though, this might be a "me" problem because the tutorial is very much there for whenever one opts to use it.
The aspect of this game I adore the most is that gameplay comes in the form of scenarios, and each scenario is laden in objectives. I favour objectives in my games (to some extent) because they provide direction where otherwise I may be floundering to figure out what next to do. With all this said, I rate the game an 8.5/10.
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THE CITY MUST SURVIVE
Frostpunk is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes with a cost. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your people to survive.
MAINTAIN HOPE
Survival is about hope and the will to live. Your ability to spark and maintain them both in your people will be a deciding factor in your success.
MAKE THE LAW
Society is a group of people who abide by the same rules and share similar beliefs. Establish laws that regulate the existence of your growing society. Decide on their working routine, healthcare, food provision and other crucial aspects of everyday life. Maintain their hope and contentment – the moral condition of your society is as important as securing the basic means to keep them fed and safe.
WEIGH UP YOUR CHOICES
Some of your decisions will seem small – like deciding the fate of a troubled citizen or meeting the demands of a newborn faction – but be aware that the sum of your doings can lead to unexpected results. Your people put their faith in you, but their devotion is not limitless. Leadership can be a burden.
DEVELOP NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Survival demands progress. React to current events, but don’t forget about the long term and investing in development and technological progress. Providing a highly advanced infrastructure with self-powered automatons, airships and other technical wonders is difficult, but achievable. It all depends on your management and leadership skills.
EXPLORE THE FROSTLAND
While New London is your main focus, there is much more to the world than what lies within the limits of your city. Expeditions, while risky, can bring you valuable intel, precious supplies and grow your society’s population. There may be people out there, and their fate lies solely in your hands.
SHAPE YOUR SOCIETY
If you reach a turning point, do not hesitate to determine the path of your people. Should you rule them with an iron fist... or show them a way of compassion and faith? Reach for extremes or try to find a fair balance. Whichever you choose, remember: there’s no turning back.
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