Early Access to
Scorchlands is now underway on
GOG.com* and
Steam,
offering the first chance to play this city building game for Windows and Linux
where the goal is to colonize the moon. Or a moon, at least. This sciencey
ambition is juxtaposed with fantasy, as the moon is called Helia, and magic is
part of the process for the "birdfolk of Giwi." Check out the
Launch Trailer for a look at some gameplay. There's also a playable demo you
can take for a spin. Here's more:
The volcanic satellite, Helia, is filled
with resources, so the daring explorers will not only discover new magical
technologies but also harvest riches and establish colonies. Great discoveries
aren’t easy to come by - the moon’s surface is full of dangerous creatures
waiting to fight for their habitat. The Giwi will have to use magic not only to
fend off any predators, but also to sustain their economy with arcane lasers
allowing them to handle resource logistics by connecting all colonies into an
industrial
web.
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