Explore Kerzoven’s Rich Nature Starting April 2nd
Launch Announcement: Team Kerzoven, in collaboration with Metaroot, has set the Steam Early Access release date for Of Life and Land on April 2nd. Priced at $24.99, the game will be available for PC and Linux users. This settlement-building strategy game invites players to immerse themselves in the vibrant ecosystem of Kerzoven, where every creature and plant seeks its place within the natural world. Players are encouraged to expand their territories across various regions and engage in trade with local factions to secure essential resources.
Gameplay Overview: Of Life and Land is a city-building strategy game that challenges players to establish and manage settlements in untamed landscapes. As leaders, players must navigate through the changing seasons and climates, manage resources effectively, and interact with a dynamic ecosystem. The game places a strong emphasis on balancing human development with the preservation of the environment, providing a gameplay experience that is both rich and immersive. Additionally, the game introduces the complexity of managing multiple settlements simultaneously, each with distinct characteristics and demands, thereby adding depth to the player’s strategy.
Key Features:
- Multilingual Support: The game will launch with support for 11 languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish – Spain, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Polish.
- Nature Simulation: A unique feature of Of Life and Land is its deep simulation of nature within a building strategy game. This includes a complex interdependence between humans and the natural environment.
- Resource Management: Players are tasked with overseeing the acquisition, refining, and distribution of resources across multiple maps, each presenting different climatic conditions.
- Dynamic Ecosystem: The game simulates the lives of citizens who have specific homes, workplaces, and unique needs. Animals in the game search for food, water, rest, and form social groups. Similarly, plant life grows and reacts to the actions of humans, animals, and their surrounding environment.
- Seasonal and Climatic Effects: The gameplay is significantly influenced by seasons and climate, with certain plants thriving only under specific conditions. Temperature variations affect humans, animals, plants, and the overall environment.
- Interactions and Trade: Players can interact and trade with other factions that operate under the same rules, enhancing the game’s strategic depth.
- Customization: The game features a map and scenario editor, allowing players to create their own maps and scenarios. It also supports mod extensions for further customization.
- Art Style: Of Life and Land boasts a charming and calm low poly art style, appealing to players who appreciate visual simplicity and elegance.
With its launch into Steam Early Access, Of Life and Land promises to offer a unique and engaging gameplay experience for fans of the city-building strategy genre.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux
