It's cheap, it's on sale currently, and it's still not worth it. This game has a great concept. I just wish a better developer had come up with it. Considering it's out of Early access, you would expect more, but this is "literally unplayable" with some of the bugs right now. Graphics: If you played Rimworld, Prison Architect, or any similar game, you know what you're getting. I think it works for this game though. Gameplay: The concept of this game is awesome. It reminds me of Stronghold: Crusaders meets tower defense's long lost cousin. I love what they were going for and that's why I got this game. It's fun to play. No regrets on that front at all. Bugs: This is where it falls apart. The level of game breaking bugs in this game has destroyed studios before and brought them to bankruptcy. For example, lag aside, one of the things that happens is if you build something, materials arrive on a cart... except sometimes, the carts get blocked. You can't fix that, there's just...
Surviving Medieval
- Release Date:
- Feb 4, 2020
- Developer:
- Vlasov Tower
- Publisher:
- Vlasov Tower
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About the Game
Surviving Medieval is a survival strategy with indirect control and tower defense elements. Inspired by RimWorld, Prison Architect and Dwarf Fortress.KEY FEATURES:
- Build a settlement the way you want it, with completely flexible tile building, whether it is a town or a complete castle ready to withstand any battle.
- Manage peasant’s demands so they can not only survive, but be happy.
- Make sure not to run out of gold and plan the economy of the settlement wisely.
- Research new technologies and improvements for currently existing technologies.
- Develop industry in order to build a strong economy and army.
- Trade with merchants.
- Build walls, ballistas, and traps to ensure the survival of the settlement.
- Survive for as long as possible.
Flexible tile building allows unleashing unobstructed creativity by providing all tools to build completely custom buildings with certain limitations only for room requirements.
The demands system always tracks the status of all citizens in order to indicate how well they feel and if their demands are satisfied. Certain needs apply certain effects, so when citizens eat food, they will regenerate a small amount of health, but left without any food, citizens will soon grow hungry and will start to lose health each time they miss a meal.
The economy is closely tight with the demands of citizens. If taxes out of balance with demands, citizens will grow unhappy much faster, at the same time gold is one of the main resources in the settlement and is needed to build defenses strong enough to stop barbarians from killing the king.
The science desk is not just a regular technology tree, it is more like real science, where certain technologies can be acquired just by lack, or with precise planning. Each day scientists will come up with a proposal of a number of science books they came up with and then it is up to the king, to decide which technologies are right for the settlement and invest science points. By acquiring 3 same science books, scientists will be able to further advance this exact technology by combining 3 same science books into 1 tier 2 science book. The same can be done with 3 tier 2 science books in order to receive 1 tier 3 science book. Though bookshelves are only limited to 10 active technologies, so planning settlement development strategy and investing in the right technology’s is the key to survival.
The industry is flexible and allows to build different workshops at any scale in order to produce goods necessary for the settlement.
Replenish the settlement treasury by trading exceeding goods to merchants or boost the production of goods by buying missing items.
In hostile medieval lands, the settlement is always in the danger of raids. Walls can be built to shield citizens from barbarian raids, but the army must take care of barbarians in the end. Barbarians are strong and fierce warriors so facing them in the field is always an option, though beating them with strategic planning will guarantee less loses. Different defensive structures such as ballista and traps can be built and luring barbarians to thoroughly prepared ambush probably will give an edge over them.
The goal of Medieval Surviving is to survive for as long as it is possible.
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Very bare bones and only one mode to play it in. There is only one unit, fighters, no archers or mages. There is only endless mode, meaning this game has no end and nothing to work towards. I have no idea how this game left early access, it has very little in it.
It is a cool concept but not worth the money. I bought it on sale for a dollar and it's still not worth it. 1) The tutorial is bad, I didn't even understand what it was asking me to do at first. 2) The enemies come to fast for you to deal with. On the third wave some huge barbarian comes and absolutely destroys whatever men you have. 3) The building is atrocious. You can't make rooms in an L shape because if you do you can't set the room to operate as anything. For example, I tried to build a L shaped granary but you can't drag the "set room" thing through the whole building because it sees that you're trying to build a room outside of the wall. But you also can't connect two rooms, I tried to just build two granaries one in the long part of the L and one in the small outcrop of the L. But it wouldn't allow that because there HAS to be a wall on all 4 sides, and doesn't recognize the other granary being there. 4) You can't delete buildings or plans unless you click each and eve...
Every time I think that my strategy is perfect — another one destroyed! It's so horrible to watch your people being killed right in bed OMG >_< 'But they are sooo cuuute!' I thought, looking at the main screen.. [spoiler] Bullshit! [/spoiler] Nonsense! Do not believe those barbarians, they are pure evil :D Looking forward for more random occasions, to bring more pain in the butt) Surviving Medieval has a great potential for it))) Nice work, keep it up!
Usually I have more patience. This time I didn't. Refer to other negative reviews for explanations.
This is proving to be a fun concept - Rimworld/prison arch. style building, combined with tower defense. Definitely worth it vs the price range!
This game can be tough but it still manages to be relaxing/fun. It's hilariously sad watching your people get slaughtered in bed. A good amount of replayability, it's a solid base game with the potential for some great updates.
Why is there no pause time?! Pls add it, i dont like being rushed to build constantly.
Great and simple game!
needs some love from the developers but seems they have abandoned the game.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: i3 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 800 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Surviving Medieval cost?
Surviving Medieval costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Surviving Medieval?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: i3 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics Storage: 800 MB available space
What platforms is Surviving Medieval available on?
Surviving Medieval is available on Windows PC.
Is Surviving Medieval worth buying?
Surviving Medieval has 50% positive reviews from 24 players.
When was Surviving Medieval released?
Surviving Medieval was released on Feb 4, 2020.
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