County of Fortune, now out in early access, is a medieval city builder that asks, why limit yourself to just one city?
I know what you want. The humble city builder isn't enough for you any more, is it? You need a cities builder, you can't just stop at one, but you don't want to build up an entirely different city on a new save file. If it were up to you, they'd all be on the same map, a motorway's worth of a drive away from each other. If we're talking contemporary cities, I can't help you, but if you can settle…
The "County of Fortune" is a medieval city building game that goes beyond the traditional city building genre. It allows players to construct not just one, but an entire county of settlements. This innovative approach to city building has recently been released in early access, offering a fresh take on the genre.
In "County of Fortune", players can place multiple settlements across a vast medieval landscape and develop each one individually. Each settlement grows, specializes, and contributes to a thriving region. The game's Steam page explains that players must strategically decide where to place these settlements, as they grow and interact with each other.
As the county develops, a secondary storyline unfolds. Mayors are appointed for each settlement, and noble houses engage in political maneuverings across the region. Furthermore, migrating cultures can either benefit or complicate certain villages.
To begin, players decide the location of each settlement and how they function. These settlements are then procedurally generated and gradually connect to one another. The game's emphasis on scale is significant, as players are tasked with overseeing the entire county's development rather than a single town.
The strategic aspect of "County of Fortune" revolves around navigating the map to locate resource deposits, choosing suitable terrain, efficiently utilizing rivers, identifying a suitable climate, and establishing favorable trade routes. Each settlement produces different items based on the materials available nearby, resulting in unique functions for each town.
Additionally, the game features various character types, including mayors, noble houses, and cultures, all of which play distinct roles in the development of each town. This unique blend of elements results in a distinctive city building experience. The game is currently available in early access on Steam.
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