that actually sounds really fun
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JennyLaFae@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
New RTS Antcraft?
janus2@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
derek@infosec.pub 2 months ago
If I wanted to introduce someone to the genre then Empires of the Undergrowth would be my first recommendation.
The gameplay, narrative, and progression mechanics are top-notch. The developers understand what makes RTS mechanics compelling and have designed systems that are more intuitive and accessible for everyone.
For instance (no spoilers) unit groups are built-in to base management. No hotkeys or group micro management required. It happens automatically as a functional result of more obvious concerns.
My only critique of the game, if I were forced to offer one, that the UI can seem a bit clunky at first. That aside though the team’s expertise and care shine through in ways which prove the user experience was well considered throughout development.
It’s fun, too!
janus2@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
For instance (no spoilers) unit groups are built-in to base management. No hotkeys or group micro management required. It happens automatically as a functional result of more obvious concerns.
as someone who struggles with unit groups in AoE (the only RTS I play, cuz I suck at it lol) this intrigues me
igmelonh@feddit.online 2 months ago
I’ve not played it but Empires of the Undergrowth is an actual ant RTS that came out 2 years ago lol
ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
C&C needs to reboot ant mode.
ilinamorato@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Around the time of the SimCity games, Maxis released a game called SimAnt. It’s pretty much this.
SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Fun fact, many of the Sim* games originated because Will Wright read a book on the subject.
tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
There’s a great French novel about the life of an ant warrior who suspects a rival colony has developed a secret weapon. The original French title is The Ants but whoever brought it to the English market thought that wasn’t dramatic enough and so retitled it Empire of the Ants
ilinamorato@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Amazing. I’d love to be able to see inside his brain.
SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I mean, the games sorta provide that. =)
fleem@piefed.zeromedia.vip 2 months ago
sim copter was awesome