If you’ve ever felt the need to delve into the life of a medieval lord, now you can in Manor Lords: a medieval strategy game focused on city building and tactical combat, developed by Slavic Magic and published by Hooded Horse.
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On April 26, Manor Lords launched into early access on Steam and Game Pass. The early access period is expected to last around a year, and the full release is expected to include more content based on player feedback, making this a great time to jump in, try it out, and share your thoughts.
The game is primarily a city builder. The developer has already stated that Manor Lords is not a Total War or Mount & Blade competitor. There are occasional battles that are fun to play and watch, but mostly you are gathering resources, building, managing the townspeople and trading. It is also not a fast-paced RTS where you have to quickly manage resources and units to defeat an opponent or faction.
Manor Lords is a relaxing game where you can take your time to grow and develop one or more cities on the map. Many features in the game prioritize aesthetics and realism above all else, such as soil fertility for growing crops or the fatigue level of your military units that can affect the outcome of a battle. Don’t let all these features deter you from trying the game though. Manor Lords isn’t difficult. There are a few tricks to learn, but they only add to the experience. And there’s always a Peaceful scenario if you just want to focus on building.
