Software:Endzone: A World Apart
| Endzone: A World Apart | |
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| Developer(s) | Gentlymad Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Assemble Entertainment |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
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| Genre(s) | City-building |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Endzone: A World Apart is a city-building game developed by Gentlymad Studios. Players control a post-apocalyptic settlement that struggles to survive in an irradiated land.
Gameplay
After a nuclear disaster, the survivors retreat to underground shelters, where they live for generations. Players control a settlement established by the former inhabitants of one of these shelters. Players need to acquire food and water while dealing with radiation and destructive dust storms.[4]
Development
Endzone was developed in Germany.[5] Gentlymad were influenced by Anno 1800, Banished, and Frostpunk.[6] The game entered early access in April 2020[4] and was released in March 2021.[7] Under the subtitle Survivor Edition, it was ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S in May 2022.[5] Two DLCs have been released: "Prosperity", which adds luxury resources, and "Distant Places", which adds additional exploration options.[8] The Survivor Edition includes the "Prosperity" DLC.[5]
Reception
The PC version of the game received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[9] Reviewing the game while in early access, Jonathan Bolding of PC Gamer said that the game's difficulty distinguishes it from other city-building games.[4] Rob Zacny of Vice recommended the game to people who enjoy micromanagement. He praised the game's balanced survival mechanics, which allow colonies to thrive but are a constant, deadly threat.[10] In a review for Gamepressure, Alexander Eriksen rated it 8/10 stars and wrote, "Sound design, user experience, and gameplay all just flow and make for an enjoyable, if a bit laidback, experience."[11]
References
- ↑ "Radiation Update | Available now!". Steam. 2020-07-28. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/933820/view/4354369689165413394. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Moreno, Jim (2021-02-01). "Endzone Announces March 2021 Release Date With Collect & Explore Update" (in en). https://www.thegamer.com/endzone-a-world-apart-collect-and-explore-update/.
- ↑ "Endzone: A World Apart Survivor Edition coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 19" (in en-US). 2022-02-28. https://www.gematsu.com/2022/02/endzone-a-world-apart-survivor-edition-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-on-may-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bolding, Jonathan (2020-04-26). "Post-apocalyptic city builder Endzone: A World Apart stands out through difficulty". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/post-apocalyptic-city-builder-endzone-a-world-apart-is-hard-and-thats-good/. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Jakobs, Benjamin (2022-05-19). "Endzone A World Apart: Kämpft jetzt auch auf PS5 und Xbox Series X/S ums Überleben" (in German). Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.de/endzone-a-world-apart-kampft-jetzt-auch-auf-ps5-und-xbox-series-xs-ums-uberleben. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Ginkel, Ginkel (2021-04-30). "Endzone-Entwickler Daniel Denne: "Der Plan, wie es weitergeht, wächst gerade"" (in German). Die Rheinpfalz. https://www.rheinpfalz.de/ratgeber/games_artikel,-endzone-entwickler-daniel-denne-der-plan-wie-es-weitergeht-w%C3%A4chst-gerade-_arid,5198405.html?reduced=true. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Smith, Graham (2021-04-15). "Endzone: A World Apart is a post-apocalyptic citybuilder out, uh, last month". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/endzone-a-world-apart-is-out. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Schütz, Felix (2022-05-19). "Endzone im Test: Postnuklearer Überlebenskampf - Jetzt auch für Konsolen! (Update)" (in German). PC Games. https://www.pcgames.de/Endzone-A-World-Apart-Spiel-72318/Tests/Review-Wertung-Aufbau-Strategie-Survival-Early-Access-Release-Termin-1368963/. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ "Endzone: A World Apart". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/endzone-a-world-apart/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Zacny, Rob (2021-04-06). "'Endzone' Sticks to the Practical Details of Post-Apocalyptic City-Building". Vice. https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7amdv/endzone-sticks-to-the-practical-details-of-post-apocalyptic-city-building. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Eriksen, Alexander (2021-03-28). "Endzone A World Apart Review - It's the End of the World and I Feel Fine". Gamepressure. https://www.gamepressure.com/editorials/reviews/endzone-a-world-apart-review-its-the-end-of-the-world-and-i-feel/za3eb. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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