Protect the remaining survivors from a solar apocalypse and try to thrive in this new era in New Cycle.
THE GAME
New Cycle is a strategy game developed by Core Engage and distributed by Daedalic Entertainment. After a solar flare causes an apocalypse, survivors band together to create a new civilization, to build a future beyond survival. Build a colony, starting from the most basic principles of technology and social coexistence to more modern elements and social issues, all so that the people live in harmony and have a prosperous future. Climate and nature can still bring great dangers to survivors. Manage and lead your people so they can propagate life on Earth once again.
MY IMPRESSIONS
Firstly, I must warn you that I played New Cycle in an early access period. Therefore, a lot can change. With that in mind, I have to say that the game feels kind of raw and basic. Maybe it's just an impression, but I didn't feel any weight in many of the game's events, whether when a citizen made a request or when the weather advanced over the city. Even though these facts influence the game, there is no visual impact to demonstrate this importance.
The game's art is very solid, with a great visual identity and personality, giving the atmosphere of modern evolution. New Cycle is not fully translated into Portuguese-Brazil, but as there are some things translated, I imagine it just isn't complete yet. The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, although there are many factors to note in the game, you will not have difficulty managing them.
In my view, it's a game with a lot of potential, since we don't have many games in this style, but we have one that commands and inspires them all: Frostpunk. When complete, it will greatly please players of the genre, as many elements are repeated here.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Because it's in early access, I didn't have access to the achievements, but I can tell you that the game will have them. Which is great, as it gives players another challenge and this can generate more enthusiasm.
CONCLUSION
It's impossible not to compare any game of this genre with Frostpunk. It is clear that they are very similar, but each in their own apocalyptic scenario. However, I won't compare them, as New Cycle tries to be itself and make a game that is fun and challenging at the same time. Despite this, I think the game lacked a bit of substance. Weight, you know? It all seems the same to me, but maybe that's just my impression, because it makes sense for things to be that way.
New Cycle will be compared immediately, but that's people's fault. Each game must be analyzed separately, as each one has a unique proposal. The game will still be in an early access period before it is finally released and I hope that this will be the determining moment for it to improve even more and include new mechanics, as it has the potential for that.
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