Hey construction fans, hold the torches, bet the axes and send the first Pagonians: Pioneers of Pagonia is officially Version 1.0 on Steam Started!
And, hand on heart, which of you has not been eagerly waiting for the forefather of the settlersseries, Volker Wertich, Do we finally get back to what we love so much? This cozy, warm feeling of strategic planning, complex commodity chains and the unbeatable Wusel factor!
The guys and girls from PCGH have taken a closer look at the final game and can only call you: Get the spoons, 'cause this is the Building game soup that we all wished for.
From Settler Trauma to Pagonia Renaissance
Shortly rewinded: The last few years have been for fans of the classic settlers-Share a little emotional roller coaster. When a reboot with Wertich's Team Envision Entertainment was announced in 2018, the hopes were huge. We were promised a modern game that takes up the strengths of the classics (no online compulsion! no monetization!)
You know how it went: There were delays, communication problems and in the end, Ubisoft took the helm and pushed the game into a much simplified real-time strategy direction, without Wertich and his team. A slap in the face for all those who loved the gentle build-up.
And then came the timpani! Just before Ubisofts The settlers: New alliances At the start of the race, Wertich's team Pioneers of Pagonia back. The timing? Hardly coincidentally, right? ⁇
PoP is the clear, confident response to disappointment. Here we find all the elements that were promised to us at that time:
Complex flows of goods down to the last detail.
One Peaceful expansion the settlement.
One pronounced wobble factor, in which each individual Pagonier visibly pursues his work.
Old school charm, no frills at all
What inspires us most about the release of PoP is the attitude of the game. Do you remember the time when a game a game was?
No online coercion, no denuvo copy protection, no Battle Pass and no cosmetic silliness for your boundary stones.
PoP builds on that feeling. After the installation, calm music and a huge sandbox world welcome you. Whether you jump into the extensive campaign (which will easily keep you busy for dozens of hours) or immediately settle a new island, it's entirely up to you.
But be careful: Don't be fooled by the charm! PoP is profound and multifaceted. You should really watch the tutorial videos, because here the clocks tick differently.
Dependence is addictive!
About 60 buildings and around 100 goods Waiting to be squeezed into a logical system by you. The beauty of it: The game does not overwhelm you at once, but only gradually unlocks buildings if you already make the necessary materials yourself.
A small example that perfectly explains the logic of PoP:
- You need a bearings? For this you need fabric.
- Fabric comes from the weaving.
- The weaving mill processes flax.
- You have to get flax from collectors This can lead to the expansion of your territory.
- Oh yes, the weaving employees also need tools, They will only be produced elsewhere.
Exactly these Interdependence of production chains is the core that makes PoP so appealing. With each newly built house, you see your small settlement grow into a living, complex economic power. In the beginning, you collect wood and stones, and a few hours later, you manage thousands of pagoons that romp around the screen like crazy.
You can also watch the Gamestar Review Video for details:
PCGH Conclusion on 1.0
Release version 1.0 of Pioneers of Pagonia Leaves one ripe and round impression. The feel of the game is familiar, but feels further developed by new elements. It's a build-up game that simply brings joy and will captivate you for many, many hours.
For those who want more: There is an extensive map editor that allows you to build the island of your dreams yourself!
Get it, dive in and let us know how many Pagonians are already flying through the area!
PS: For the settler fans with a small purse among you: The PCGH has also tormented the game with benchmarks and found that PoP also runs neatly on older hardware.
It is available for $34.99 on Steam, Another plus!
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