Description
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Frostpunk is a groundbreaking city-building survival game set in an alternate 19th century where the world has been plunged into an unrelenting ice age. Developed and published by 11 bit studios, it marries deep strategic gameplay with narrative-driven decisions, offering a unique blend of survival, management, and moral dilemmas.
Gameplay Overview:
Genre: Strategy, Simulation, City-Builder, Survival.
Platform: Available on Steam for Windows, with additional support for macOS.
Game Mechanics:
City Management: Players must build and manage the last city on Earth, focusing on resource allocation, infrastructure development, and population management.
Survival: The core gameplay revolves around surviving the harsh, freezing conditions. Managing heat through a central generator is crucial, as is resource management including coal, wood, steel, and food.
Law and Order: You govern by establishing laws that can shape society, from labor laws to emergency measures, each with its own set of consequences.
Exploration: Expeditions outside the city allow players to scout for resources, survivors, and uncover lore, but at great risk.
Technology: A tech tree offers advancements that can help in survival and societal development, like improved heating systems or automatons for labor.
Narrative and Themes:
Setting: The game is set in a dystopian steampunk world where humanity’s survival hinges on technological innovation against nature’s relentless cold.
Moral Choices: Frostpunk challenges players with decisions that test their ethics, balancing survival with humanity. Choices can lead to a society driven by compassion or one hardened by necessity.
Story Campaign: The main storyline, “A New Home,” follows the establishment and survival of New London. Additional scenarios like “The Last Autumn” (prequel), “On The Edge,” and “The Rifts” expand the narrative universe, each with its unique challenges and story arcs.
Endless Mode: Offers infinite replayability with different maps, modes, and mechanics, focusing on the survival aspect without the narrative.
Visual and Audio:
Art Style: Deep, muted colors convey the bleak, frozen landscape, contrasted with the warm, glowing heart of the city from the central generator.
Soundtrack: The score by Piotr Musiał is atmospheric, enhancing the game’s tension and emotional depth, earning recognition for its quality.
Community and Modding:
Mod Support: Frostpunk has an active modding community on Steam Workshop, allowing for custom scenarios, buildings, and more.
Updates and DLC: Since its release, the game has seen numerous updates, including free content like Endless Mode and paid expansions that add depth to both gameplay and story.
Reception:
Critical Acclaim: Frostpunk has been praised for its unique blend of genres, engaging narrative, and the moral weight of its gameplay decisions. It holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam based on thousands of user reviews.
Awards: It has won several awards for its innovation in strategy and storytelling.
Frostpunk stands out for its thematic depth, offering players not just a challenge in city-building but a profound exploration of society and ethics under extreme conditions.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor: 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: Please make sure that you have the latest VC package installed, and – if you’re using Windows 7 or 8 – that you have the KB4019990 update applied.
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: Please make sure that you have the latest VC package installed, and – if you’re using Windows 7 or 8 – that you have the KB4019990 update applied.
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