Songs of Syx is a new strategy game in development. It plays like a colony Sim but prolongs the end game by having the capability to simulate tens of thousands of inhabitants and adding empire management features.
It is set in a dark and gritty fantasy world inspired by the ambiance of sword and sorcery movies from the ’80s with a touch of Game of Thrones (As in intrigues). You take control of a race, build a capitol and become the dominant city-state in Syx. It’s a tribute to and inspired by Caesar II, Dungeon Keeper, and Rome Total War, but brings plenty of unique features to the table. The main attraction will be a single-player campaign, where you will shape and explore a millennium of Syx history and lore. It will also feature sandbox mode, custom scenarios, modding and hopefully multiplayer.
The game is in development and in the process of building up a fan-base prior to a kickstarter campaign. It is approximately 50% complete and not far from EA. There is a prototype out that people are enjoying.
Features
Scale: You will be able to build the biggest cities in the genre. Population caps are 5-digits.
Battles: Are equally large, with advanced mechanics like in Rome Total War
Story: There will be a narrative, resembling that of the Myth games. The story will randomly generated with fixed constraints.
Modding: Create your own races, build your own maps and write your own scripts. The aid and involvement of the community will be crucial to developing the content of this game.
Intrigues: As a king of Syx, you must have the support of your nobility. And your nobility will conspire against you, wanting the power for themselves.
Technology / Artifacts: Tech trees and artifacts to craft / discover.
Maintenance: Everything will deteriorate in time.
Seasons/ Weather / Climate Change: Sow in spring, harvest in late summer. Survive through droughts and a changing environments.
Dynamic Trading System: Driven by supply and demand. Control goods and trade-routes. Find a balance between income and expenses. Too many riches will turn you economy and progress stale.
Hordes, Immigration, Slaves: Fend off hordes spawned by climate change, make slaves of your beaten foes. Accept immigration of different races into your city and deal with the consequences.
Justice: Make laws and see them through. Do what’s right, or do what’s needed. Be loved or feared.
Awesome Soundtrack: If financially possible, the soundtrack will be conducted and recorded using a live orchestra.
Source: The Game Press Kit.