![]() While you can easily unlock every single upgrade during a match, the early decisions between units and tech unlocks can have huge implications, and a number of early-game strategies seem viable. ![]() It's not too simple, though, and the system still makes decision-making interesting and meaningful. ![]() Instead of dozens upon dozens of tech unlocks with various prerequisites and repercussions, there are only a handful of 'arms' that extend out, each with just a couple of extensions. Speaking of the tech tree, its also delightfully simple. Each settlement has a population that determines how many units can be on the board at a time that it has produced, and stars are what's spent to' buy units and spots on the tech tree. There aren't a bunch of currencies or markets to worry about balancing, it's just stars and population. The beauty of Polytopia is that many of its systems that could have easily complicated things have been streamlined into something much more manageable. Plus if "realism" isn't quite your thing, Polytopia's four post-release cultures have taken a more fantastical approach, letting players try their hand with unicorn-riding mystics, spooky bug-cultists, and more. In addition to their small, unique bonuses, each also has a unique look for their buildings that keeps things a bit more visually interesting. Each of the civilizations you have to choose from is fictionalized, but they're all inspired by a wide array of real cultures. The game's bright, colorful, boxy art style fits this smaller scale well, looking so cute you'll forget that you're committing horrible acts of war. ![]() Instead of giant, sprawling maps, games take place on small boards. As a player, you'll pick a civilization, start out with one settlement on a shrouded map, and attempt to grow bigger and better than the competition. A 4X strategy game that goes light on complexity without sacrificing all of its depth or strategic options for play, The Battle of Polytopia is the perfect gameĪt its core, The Battle of Polytopia isn't really any different from some of its bigger brothers in the genre. Have you ever thought to yourself "man, I love the Civ games, but I really don't have 10 hours to play through a game of it?" If so, Midjiwan AB's The Battle of Polytopia might be exactly the game you're looking for. ![]()
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