When diving into city-building or strategy games, you usually anticipate a certain level of intensity. In “Civilization 7,” you find yourself in charge of human history from the very start. “Manor Lords” plunges you into managing a growing but delicate Middle Ages town, while “Stellaris” sends you on a mission to protect the galaxy. But what if you’re in the mood for something a bit more relaxing? Enter “City Tales: Medieval Era,” a city-builder that brings coziness to the table, yet still packs in some intricately detailed mechanics. And, here’s the exciting part—it’s got an early-access release date set.
At first glance, “City Tales” seems to kick off like any other city-builder: you’re provided with a modest stash of resources, a small group of enthusiastic citizens, and a vast, green expanse. However, this game takes a unique turn right from the outset. Instead of merely erecting structures and letting them function on their own, you’ll find yourself assigning a group of companions to each new project. Occasionally, these companions will surprise you with quests and goals to fulfill, which, in turn, boost the productivity at their designated sites.
What truly sets “City Tales” apart is its abandonment of traditional grid-based mechanics in favor of a freehand building setup. If you’re thinking of adding another settlement within your current one, you can shape and size it however you wish, and your devoted subjects will start developing it. This approach results in a more varied and lifelike town, as your inhabitants adapt their homes and businesses to fit the contours you create.
Compared to others in the genre, “City Tales” moves at a more relaxed pace. You won’t have to spend countless hours struggling to develop a small town from scratch; instead, you can transform a bare field into a thriving medieval city all within a single playthrough.
Announced during the Future Games Show, the early-access release date for “City Tales: Medieval Era” is officially set for Thursday, May 22. You can add it to your wishlist or even experience a demo right now.
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