I was skeptical, now I love it
They were right: best parts Civilization meets Choose Your Own Adventure. What they didnt tell you is that this is a great story that evolves with you. There is a "Saga" that is recording every choice you make, that reads like an epic tale. Your choices persist, creating a unique set of circumstances that haunt you. Members of your clan age, take on titles, marry, bicker, kill, and do die of old age. It can be emotional when one you have been favouring dies.
The music and art do well to immerse you into this world. The thought behind the mythology is staggering and feels authentic. If youve read any Joseph Cambell, you will appreciate that last point.
In short, I decided to buy this app at full price instead of waiting for another sale. I was not disappointed. There is a learning curve, but the time investment is worth it. It takes time to get into as well, but as you approach the 10 year mark, if your clan is close to happy with you, you will not be able to stop thinking about this... not a game so much as an experience. While it is a game with goals and scoring, it is such a good simulator and immersive story that its function as a game is secondary to its experience.
To the dev team: please keep the content coming. Seeing the regular content updates was the reason why I took the chance on this. Thank you!
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