New spin on familiar mechanics makes the stressful strategy feel new again, Milestones let you push the limits of your morality in fascinating ways, Limited resources add another layer of complexity to day-to-day life, Satisfying level of challenge that i
The pressure of each milestone is poorly communicated at first
Abstract: I'm a huge fan of post-apocalyptic scenarios. Be it Mad Max, Demolition Man, The Stand; I'm absolutely invested. When I first heard about Frostpunk coming to PCs a while back, and the fact that not only was that type of aftermath title, and being that I'm...
Frostpunk is a solid entry into the city-builder genre with a unique survival twist, and one that's bound to appeal to those who have enjoyed similar games. Still, it lacks the personality and depth to win over anyone who doesn't already love micromanagin...
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The destructoid reviews guide...
Easy To Use UI, Great Steampunk Look, Grim Setting
Building out can be confusing
Frostpunk is a challenging city builder where your decisions have dramatic repercussions on the citizens you're tasked with looking after in a wintery apocalypse. It's a pleasant surprise that is definitely worth your time if you're looking for something...
Fantastic gameplay, Solid, unique narrative, Beautiful graphics and music
Structures look too similar; this impedes gameplay
Despite the gameplay-slowing visual similarities between structures, Frostpunk overall is a wonderfully emotional and engaging city-builder strategy game that will challenge you with tough tasks and even tougher choices...
Even though the bleakness is palpable, Frostpunk is a captivating experience. The gameplay is unique and varied, using the best aspects of city-building and survival games, with a little exploration mixed in. The story is engrossing and can go in a variet...
Frostpunk is one of the best sim games to come out in decades. If you want a bleaker and more depressing twist on the age old genre of city management, this is your game...
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Published: 2018-04-23, Author: Christopher , review by: pcgamer.com
Frostpunk is a stressful, stylish, and addictive survival management game filled with incredibly difficult choices...
