Frozenheim

Frozenheim is an extensive production from the border of RTS and city builders. Game was developed by independent studio Paranoid Interactive and published by Hyperstrange.

Story

Frozenheim takes us to the Viking world. During the game we play as a leader of the clan, which was banished from its native lands. Searching for a place where the protagonist and his followers could settle down came to an end before winter comes. Although the protagonist and his companions will have to face hard work and various dangers, the result of their efforts will be the transformation of the patch of Midgard they discovered into their new home. Provided that they are up to the challenge, of course.

Mechanics

In Frozenheim we observe the action from a bird's eye view. Our main task in the game is to expand the Viking settlement. We need various resources for that; while getting wood in the frosty north is not a big problem, getting other resources requires organizing expeditions. In this way we acquire materials that allow us to construct new buildings and improve the ones we already have, among which we can find both objects connected with production and improving the lives of our Vikings, as well as sacred buildings or military constructions. As we progress we get access to various development trees, where we discover new buildings and technologies.

Before we start to rule the lands for good, it's worth taking care of the defense of your settlement in advance, surrounding it with a palisade and building watchtowers. Our actions will eventually attract the attention of other inhabitants of the territory, who do not have to look at them with a favorable eye. Then there's nothing left for us but to put up the largest and most diverse army and join the war. Dynamic battles do not lack tactical flair, so the key to success is primarily the skillful use of the strengths of each type of units under our command.

Of course, our subjects will not build and fight for us if we do not take care of their other needs. So we have to provide them with roofs over their heads, as well as cultivate the land, organize hunting or even fishing to obtain food for them. Things are complicated by the fact that the game has implemented the changing seasons; while spring and summer are the time of bloom, in autumn and winter we must focus primarily on survival.

Game modes

Frozenheim allows for single or multiplayer gameplay.

Technical issues

Graphics of Frozenheim game presents high quality. Noteworthy are both buildings full of details and detailed vegetation growing in the northern land. There is a photo mode implemented in the game, which allows you to create personalized screenshots.