Building elaborate structures with Lego bricks has always been a favorite pastime for many. However, what if you could take your building skills to the next level and defend your creations against waves of terrifying monsters? Well, get ready to put your building prowess to the test with Cataclismo, the upcoming game from the makers of Moonlighter.
Cataclismo incorporates two distinct gameplay phases – day and night. During the day, you must guide the residents of your settlement to gather resources while utilizing those resources to construct a formidable fortress. Inspired by the versatility of Lego bricks, Cataclismo offers an in-depth building mode that allows players to create various towers, walls, and castles using brick-like pieces.
The true challenge in Cataclismo lies in defending your creation during the night. As the sun sets, hordes of terrifying monsters descend upon your settlement. Your carefully constructed fortress will be put to the ultimate test as you command the inhabitants to fend off the invading gribblies with bows, cannons, and other weapons. The game introduces a realistic physics system, meaning poorly constructed sections of your fortress may collapse, endangering the residents and compromising the overall structure.
To ensure the resilience and strength of your creation, you must carefully consider the materials at your disposal. Each material, such as stone, wood, mineral, and the fantastical mistfuel, possesses unique properties that impact their durability. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect balance between defense and aesthetics.
Expand and Conquer: Managing Your Town
Unlocking additional building pieces and materials require effective management of your town during the day. Invest in the growth of your economy by constructing new buildings, researching technological advancements, and purchasing extra units to bolster your defenses. Whether it’s flaming arrows or claw traps, expanding your arsenal is crucial for survival.
The terrain surrounding your settlement plays a significant role in shaping your building and defense strategies. With various regions such as forests, misty wetlands, and the foreboding Depths, each offering unique environmental factors, adaptability becomes a key attribute for success. Consider how these factors influence both your construction and defensive plans.
Multiple Game Modes and Crowdfunding Success
Cataclismo offers a 30-hour single-player campaign that combines building, tower defense, and real-time strategy elements. Additionally, players can take on standalone challenges in skirmish maps or indulge their creative side in a free-building creative mode. The game’s developers, Digital Sun, have launched a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to bring this enticing building-tower-defense-RTS hybrid to life. With the campaign already surpassing its €50,000/$53,000 goal, Cataclismo aims to be released in May of next year.
In the meantime, eager players can experience a taste of Cataclismo’s gameplay by trying out the demo available on Steam. Brace yourself for an exciting and challenging journey where your building skills and defensive strategies will be put to the ultimate test. Will you be able to defend your creation from the relentless waves of horrors? Only time will tell.
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