A bit of strategy gaming on the go? Developer Billionworlds and publisher Daedalic Entertainment recently announced the release of Yield! Fall of Rome.
They claim it's the "child of Polytopia and Civilization" where it offers you deep strategic decision-making with accessibility, giving you a fresh and focused approach to the genre that retains the core elements fans love. It also managed to get Steam Deck Verified very early, as the publisher noted in an email how it was "designed for Steam Deck".
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More about it: In Yield! Fall of Rome, you’ll step into the shoes of a barbarian leader during the twilight of the Roman Empire. Choose from 8 unique factions, each offering distinct gameplay styles and challenges. Whether through diplomacy, warfare, or strategic cunning, carve out your empire and bring glory to your tribe.
Key Features:
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
- Focused, fast 4X Gameplay: Dive into the action immediately with streamlined mechanics that prioritize strategy over waiting.
- Dynamic Campaigns: Explore procedurally generated maps and embark on bite-sized campaigns where no two games are the same.
- Accessible Yet Deep: Intuitive mechanics make it easy to start, while advanced strategies reward skilled players.
- Multiplayer Options: Play solo, cooperatively, or competitively with asynchronous multiplayer modes offering flexibility and fun.
Well, they say lots of impressive stuff. But the line between "We did great innovations but kept the good stuff" and "We screwed up the good stuff and kept the bad" is surprisingly fuzzy and difficult to find in this kind of game. We'll see how it actually works out . . . hoping for the best.
Yes, and which stuff is good varies from brain to brain.
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