One of my most anticipated games of the year is finally available for download in a public beta format. You can download the demo version which (as far as I can tell) is the full game, but limiting you to a civilization level of six. I don’t know what that actually means as I’m sneaking this post out while at my day job, and not at home playing the demo like I want to be, but I’m sure it will be enough to let you know if it’s worth your $10.
Even if this initial version isn’t everything you may want it to be, keep in mind Arcen Games are known for supporting their games years after release, patching, adding content, and being generally awesome about the whole thing. So for a measly $10, you’ll get a large game that is only likely to get bigger.
The game’s features, which I’ve copied and pasted from the site, are as follows:
- Explore the beautiful and dangerous regions of Environ in a sprawling adventure. Travel through lush countryside, ruined towns, deep subterranean caves, and buildings of all shapes and sizes.
- Procedural-generation ensures no two worlds will ever be the same. Your planet unfolds as you discover it, and once you’ve discovered something it becomes part of your Environ for good.
- Take command of survivor settlements. Scout surrounding areas for rare crafting materials and fend off invaders in the turn-based strategic overlay. Improve resident productivity and quality of life through the city-building interface at each settlement.
- Bring to life an infinite amount of characters, settings and stories. You don’t just represent an individual, you represent an entire civilization and its indomitable will to survive in a shattered world.
- Everywhere has treasures to discover, people to help, and evils to confront. Craft a variety of spells, scrolls, and traps to help you on your way.
- During beta, there are new updates nearly every weekday — packed with additional content, improvements, and much more.
Download the demo here.
The main site for the game is here.
And you can buy the game right here.
