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In which ways did you find FP2 worse ? . Cause I didnt enjoy Frostpunk 1 that much and at least on paper Frostpunk 2 looks more interesting to me. Its obviously possible that neither FP1 or FP2 are the right game for me.

Frostpunk 2 huh ? in c/games@hexbear.net

[–] 9to5@hexbear.net 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

How much content / replay value is there in Frostpunk 2 ? Can I experience most of the game in just 10hours or is there much more than that ? So in terms of scope its much grander than the first game right ? Like I can control even multiple cities and have to juggle different factions ? Is the interaction with these factions fun (for a lack of a better word?)

I heard some folks say it even goes a bit into the direction of 4x games maybe.

Any input is welcome

Frostpunk 2 huh ? in c/games@hexbear.net

[–] 9to5@hexbear.net 16 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

I might be wrong but I think that Frostpunk 1 criticizes your choices not matter what you do at the end.

I dont care that much wether the politics in Frostpunk 2 are good. I just enjoy the concept of trying to manage different political factions ingames.

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Frostpunk 2 huh ? (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 day ago by 9to5@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net

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So the truth is I didn’t care much for Frostpunk 1. Just seemed like a survival city builder with some story elements. I can see why people like it but it didnt exactly wow me.

Frostpunk 2 seems different, though—the grander scale and apparent focus on politics really intrigue me.

I enjoy games like Victoria 3, Suzerain, etc. Does it scratch a similar itch? Or is the political arena much less impactful?

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What is Hexbear playing during the Holidays (hexbear.net)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by 9to5@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net

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My corporate overlords decided I get some vacation during this time of year, it being the holidays and all that. With some free days on my hands I'm planning to mess around with a couple games.

First up is Millennia a 4X game kinda like Civ. The twist is there are different ages that go off the rails from real history—so you can get a steampunk age or one where aliens invade and stuff like that. I barely touched it when it came out but now, after 7 updates, I figure I will give it a proper try.

Then theres Songs of Conquest, an indie game with amazing pixel art that’s sorta like the old Heroes of Might and Magic games- I might play this with a friend early next year as well.

EDIT: OK im feeling a bit tired so Im just gonna play my current Crusader Kings 3 save till I go 2 bed. Happy Holidays everyone

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