If you do decide to purchase the game here's a detailed review of the DLC options to give you even more Frostpunk. Even when not playing Frostpunk I'm constantly thinking "I should have done this" or "I'm going to try that next time", all with the soundtrack at the back of my mind. A genuinely awesome (harrowing!) experience I recommend you try.
I agree its a great game, What i would like to have in Frostpunk 2, More law books. Maybe different civiliziations with different perks. So that strategy becomes more important. I could also see a multiplayer option where the goal is to make your opponents civilization riot, steal their recources or find other ways to win the game. While the storms continue.
@@pr0use all of those would be an awesome expansion of the original Frostpunk. I did find the laws became repetitive after multiple playthroughs so I hope they mix it up without losing what made Frostpunk special / horrific!
One of the greatest OST's ever made. Not some 4 hour ambient dump, a true modern classical composition. One of the greatest tutorials as well. You're never lost. Your decisions are transparent and easy to understand. Allocation choices always make sense. I think it's one of the best advancements in UI's in a long time. There are so many games I can't be bothered playing because their UI is so bad. You can pick this game up any time and drop 20-80 hours easily. I imagine I'll continue doing so for years to come unless FP2 blows it out of the water.
I'm glad to see you appreciate the soundtrack, I know some people don't care about music but it's so important for immersion and Frost punk takes it to another level! I listen to the soundtrack while I'm working, it's that good!
In my opinion Frostpunk is in the top 10 games of all time for its world building and storytelling mixed with simple yet complex gameplay with just enough variety to keep you engaged forever.
It’s just a whole different type of game it’s something that no game has rivalled with. It’s concept that hasn’t been explored much yet and they hit it out of the ballpark, it’s just a game that is amazing to experience even is it’s just once
Love this game, out of nowhere like the story of this game…this game is gold and came out swinging felt so connected to it and the dire situations continue with time
this was the comment I was looking for when the video started. I just finished Tropico 5, playing it for the first time. I'm gonna give Frostpunk a try.
Thank you so much, I hope you found it useful and please let me know if there are any other games that deserve this kind of review, more than happy to add suggestions to the list! PS: Your profile picture is terrifying. AK AK AK!
I first loved this game. But damn how frustrating it can be when you think you’ve got it all under control. But then suddenly one thing starts to fail and pulls everyone and everything with it down 😂😅
I know! No matter how much I play I doubt I will ever consider myself good at this game. I was thinking yesterday about what they will do for Frostpunk 2. The first game was a bit limited in scope so I hope they expand it as the story was pretty cool!
@@twiglets2 In frostpunk 2, new mechanics is added, Politics and Factions: You rule over multiple factions being the main governance. Economy: You manage how the economy works and the interactions it has between multiple "factions" through "laws". Depending on the economy, these "factions" act automatically upon their development based on their "wealth" and "culture" influencible by you.
@@BootyRealDreamMurMurs That sounds awesome, has it been confirmed by the developer at all? I hope they don't add too many new layers to the gameplay, more is not always better, but I'm excited to see what they will do! Different factions from around the world would be interesting to see, how their different cultures handle the frozen waste!
Amazing game. I`m usually not a fan of city-builders or survivors. But this is so much more than any genre game. It`s a whole experience. Also makes you wanna come back and beat it on all difficulties. Which at first seems clearly impossible as you struggle through your first campaigns.
I'm the same as you, I believe this was my first survival game and I think other games will always struggle to compete with this. Is there anything in particular you think they should do with Frostpunk 2?
I hope Frostpunk 2 will introduce a campaign that combines all of Frostpunk and its addons into one. Like building the generator and steam cores, founding the city, trading with other, maybe even some conflicts for resources with other settlements. Can't wait.
Amazing. I'm also hoping for other cultures, the original is basically Victorian England dealing with the frost, but how would others have dealt with it across the globe? A chance to mix up books of law and other such mechanics. Maybe even a world map mode taking into account milder / harsher weather. Either way, I'm excited.
The answer is always YES when it comes to FrostPunk. They perfectly captured the feeling of desperation, grime, and despair not only with the graphics, but also with the soundtrack. The DLC that added building the generator in Endless mode, and The Last Autumn scenario was the cherry on top of an already perfect game. If FrostPunk 2 somehow fails, it won’t really matter, because this one is perfect.
....Just played frostpunk for the first time today.... First day kept generator off they should be fine right!? Used over work to stock up on coal more so I can turn it on tomorrow with decent stock. nope 20 people died first night. I immediately noticed the difference in gathering and everything else i might not start over but tempted
I like your review format, I've been on the fence for this game quite a fair while now and was unwilling to take the blind leap predominately due to the standard price for the GOTY edition. Now with the sale on steam, I figured I'd look into this game a bit more to ensure I'd not regret jumping in completely blind to the rudimentary mechanics and to confirm my suspicions about whether this game intrigues me enough to sink some spare hours into it when I have them. This is precisely what I was looking for in terms of an unbiased, quick, yet adequately detailed explanation of the game-play experience as a whole. Spectacular work, look forward to seeing more content from you in time. Thanks for the well-rounded review, I'm sure your channel will soon gain popularity to equate to the high level of content you're producing, wishing you all the best my friend.
Thank you for your kind words Danny that means a lot! I hope the video was useful and if you ever think of another game that needs looking at please let me know, I'm always looking for suggestions!
Hey - When I loaded up youtube to search for a review of FP I was expecting to have to sit through multiple half-enthusiastic corporate feeling IGN reports to only half get an idea of what this game is actually like. I am so, so grateful to have found your content instead. You absolutely smashed what a balanced and in-depth review should be and thanks to this video I'll absolutely be picking up this game. In the future, I'll always check to see if you've put out a video on the game I'm looking into next. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this!
Wow thanks man, I'm glad the video helped! If there are any other games you feel need the same treatment please do let me know. Most of the time I'm guided by comments on my videos so I will likely end up doing it. Thanks for your kind words :)
Thank you dude. I love your reviews. Very informative, comprehensive and descriptive. I used to play strategy games only. But gave up on them once I struggled finding equally good ones. My fav were: cc generals; sims, theater of war; world in conflict; cities skyline and age of mythology. I will sub and keep an eye on reviews on these type of games.
I remember watching it when it first came out and just the music alone sold me. The final soundtrack when the "final boss" appears just blew me away. Ive never heard a soundtrack i love more then this one.
Absolutely! I know some people don't care about music but for me personally it sets the scene and this is a beautiful game, both visually and the music, complimenting each other so well. Kind of beautiful but also kind of tragic!
Haven't watched video yet, but wanted to say: yes it definitely is worth it! I've owned this game since shortly after it first launched and I'm again playing a scenario and loving it! This game has so much replay value! One of the most fun games ever! Just make sure to keep an eye on the time when you play, as a whole night can fly by without you realising, as this game keeps you on the edge of your seat non-stop!
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it so much! What would you say (to less experienced players) has the most replay value? I've heard others say the key is in the laws and changing which ones you choose for example.
Is it worth it ? Yes! If you are a masochist :-P All jokes aside, i have yet to find a city building game that keeps me coming back to it just to master it. At first glance, the game seems simple, but there is so much to it, so much micro managment to do, law combining (especially at higher diffs). I love it, it requires genuine forward thinking and planning.
I was so surprised by the depth of this game and I haven't even scratched the surface! I think the way they present the story keeps an air of mystery that keeps me wanting to come back too, when I first saw Tesla city and my scouts disappeared I was like WHAAAAAAT!
It requires knowing where everything is in each location, and what big weather events come and when. That's the reality. You WILL fail the first time you play this. No way around it. It's a remembering and balancing game.
One of my biggest gripes with This War of Mine (the studio's previous game) was that there was very little variance between playthroughs. Once you learned the basic trick to survival, that strategy worked every time regardless of characters or settings. Does this game feel like that too? Or does it feel like depending on the rng, you have to do very different things to survive? I personally like it when one strategy can't solve the game.
There are several viable options to make it through to the end. However, I have seen other (more experienced) players mention that certain paths are definitely better than others. From what I have read, there is one "best" or easiest way to win the game. But once you've figured that out there are still several other options that make the game fun to play, even when you know what's best already. I hope that helps!
@@twiglets2 Thanks for the answer! I do appreciate games where you can set your "own personal rules" to make the game more interesting. And thanks for the review! One of the better reviews that takes a more objective approach.
Frostpunk is a city building survival game with a compelling story. You really feel the pressure and frustration as the world gets colder. Highly reccomend it. The only downside is you wont feel like replaying it once the campaign is over.
Not trues at all first thing I did after campaign was restart it on extreme settings and survivor mode (big mistake) I've done several playthroughs and still have more to do to try and achieve certain goals.
Dude, top notch review! Thanks so much for your thorough presentation and showcasing while dancing around the spoilers. This game looks absolutely captivating!
Thank you, I'm glad you think so! Captivating is the best word to describe this game for sure, I'll be using that in future :) Looking forward to Frostpunk 2!
Easily one of the best experiences I have ever had. Normally I turn my nose up at unrelenting and unreasonable punishing games, but Frostpunk is made so beautifully, simply and with so much depth that it drew me in and kept me there.
@adventofknowledge Are you looking forward to Frostpunk 2? It's difficult to see how they can improve on this formula, I'm concerned they'll add features for the sake of it that actually make the game worse but my fingers are crossed they'll do a good job!
Great video. One thing if you have to say "I dont want to ruin that for you" best not to mention any of it as it ruins part of the surprise regardless.
Yes. no doubt, i bought on release i found myself playing it again, even today, by far my most favourite city builder I avidly wait frostpunk 2, i still talk to friends how good frostpunk 1 was, It was epic, Iron havest a rts recently reminded of me it graphically Ost is amazing and i love the art style and lore. Frostpunk left me wanting more, i look forward to the newest title
I can't wait! An interesting comparison with Iron Harvest that I hadn't thought of before, but I can really see it. I enjoyed the Iron Harvest story but felt it didn't fulfill it's potential unfortunately.
I currently have 925 hours in the game and I'll be playing it at least until Frostpunk 2 comes out. I have to say, with only 15 hours played I'm very impressed how much of the game you were able to learn and talk about. This is an extremely complex game but the reward is so satisfying you'll never be able to let go of it. I only wish you had talked more about different maps you could play in Endless mode as that's what's adding to the replayability but with only 15 hours I could forgive you for it. Excellent review overall, tyvm for making it. This game deserves a lot more attention.
Wow that's a lot of hours! Thank you so much for letting me know your thoughts, only playing 15 hours I'm always concerned about not doing the game justice. It's interesting to hear your opinion on where the longevity of the game is. My plan is to start playing again in the build up to Frostpunk 2, now I know the Endless mode is the place to be!
I really like your game presentation, and I have been in love with Frostpunk since the board game. Its story background and gameplay are very interesting. 😆
Thank you! I hope you found the video of interest even though you already play the game. Are you looking forward to Frostpunk 2? I'm excited, but hope they do a good job building on the success of the first game!
I remember i had heard about how good this game was but i always kept forgetting about it. Once i did try it though i got sucked into it so fast and my first run of the start scenario was incredibly intense, made me feel a lot of emotion and kept me holding my breath. At around day 20 i had pretty much fucked up in any way i possibly could and was sure i wouldnt make it. I even said "if i reach day 30 i consider it a win." Well after gradually improving the situation, and avoiding my hope and discontent bars killing me multiple times at the last second (that shit was stressful) i made it to day 35. At that moment i nearly shat myself at the realization that i actually had a chance and quickly scrambled to catch up to my underdeveloped technology and housing. After 1 suicide, dozens of sacrifices and over a hundred people dying at the end i managed to beat the game without even "steaming vegetables". This game definitely left an impact on me and im really excited about the second installment
@@twiglets2 Honestly this game got a lot right so there isnt much left to be desired. Maybe more buildings for food and entertainment. Id also love to see a system where you can visit other player's cities.
@@dofima1729 Visiting other players is a very cool idea, I'd love to see that. Personally I like the idea of seeing how other nations / cultures deal with the frost in the next game, potentially leading to a few very different looking books of laws that reflect certain cultures at that point in history. I have a lot of faith in the developers so I'm just excited to see what they come up with.
I absolutely loved this game. My experience with city builders is pretty shallow. Lots of time spent with several Tropico sequels, but SP griped me in ways Tropico doesn't come close. The sense of desperation and tension kept me invested without scaring me off. Every decision feels crucial to whether or not your colony will survive. Even when things work out, you never feel too comfortable; knowing the next temperature drop or storm is looming within weeks or days. It's a game where expanding and progressing down the tech tree is vital; every second spent not researching your next advancement, brings your civilization closer to doom. When you do progress to a point were your colony thriving it feels well deserved and the internal payoff for me kept seeking survival in SP's varied senarios. This game is easy to pick up, but surviving to the end is challenging. I failed over and over again, but it never felt impossible or unfair. This game is not for the faint of heart, but if your wiling to face the bleak unforgiving cold, surviving by the skin of your teeth, you will find a game play experience worth sinking hours into.
Thanks for sharing your experience, summed it up very well. I often say that Frostpunk got to me on a level that most games don't achieve and for all of the reasons you said. Are you excited for Frostpunk 2?
Great review!! I noticed at one point that this game was made by the same people who made This War Of Mine. That is one of my favorite games of all time, so this is an easy choice for me! I'll let you know how it goes after playing for a bit!
Yes that's right, I haven't played This War Of Mine but many many players say how great it is in the comments! Looking forward to hearing what you think, this game really stays with you once you've finished I find, a masterpiece!
@@twiglets2 You probably saw this coming but I highly recommend that game!!! XDD It is one of the most memorable experiences you'll have in gaming. Waiting for a discount right now and I'll pick it up the, will let you know for sure! :))
@@twiglets2 Well I had a few days off from work, so I caved and got the game anyway!! This one is going to stick with me, you were 100% right about that. Not sure if you consider the following spoilery, so feel free to skip ahead. The reason I loved This War of Mine so much was because the game made me feel so invested in the characters and the world around them. I remember this one time I took one of my characters out for a loot run, traded with a father and a son. The father was sick so I gave them medicine and took an axe in return. Then I killed both of them with the same axe, took my medicine and all of their supplies. I thought about that for days on end in real life, couldn't get it out of my mind. This was around 7 years ago now and I still remember it. One of my scouting parties in Frostpunk came across a group of 40 children all alone, I wanted to bring them back, I would have if they were adults, but children I couldn't send to work and with a housing crisis back home I couldn't afford to take them back. Ordered the scouts to abandon them and move on to the next destination. The journal entry noted how the oldest children ran after the scouts begging them to not leave. It was the same feeling I had all those years ago playing This War of Mine. Couldn't stop thinking about it. Back to the non spoilery bits! I have to give you credit for the review, after playing the game I can truly appreciate how well thought out your review was. Often with games there are certain mechanics that you need to look up information for to have more clarity. Your review had the perfect balance of arming the player with sufficient information, without giving away strategies or spoiling any interesting features of the game. I only had to go to google once, something about the gathering posts. But otherwise, I knew everything I needed to by watching your review. The game took over my life completely for the past few days, even during my idle time I kept thinking about how to make my city more efficient, how to heat certain sections better, how to get enough coal etc. etc. And though it seems overbearing, I never felt exhausted, I constantly wanted to go back in and pass the next hurdle. I finished the main story, and to be honest it ended somewhat abruptly and I was left wanting more! I was fully expecting to have to deal with the aftermath of the storm, but hey, that's more motivation to try out some of the other modes. I ended with 285 citizens, is that good? Not sure XD So I'll be going back and playing more Frostpunk, thanks to you!! Hope you have a fun time with This War of Mine whenever time permits you to try it out, looking forward to hearing what you have to say about it!
It might be worth picking up when it's next on sale, I suspect it will have a deep discount with Frostpunk 2 on the way. It's a very good game but understandable if you're waiting for the sequel!
@@dronzie Thanks for mentioning that, I should have included it! Do you have Game Pass? I can't decide whether to give Sniper Elite 5 a go or Jurassic World Evolution 2 next.
I think you'll miss out if you decide to skip Frost Punk 1. The first game is a gem on its own, I would recommend getting it now, playing it and enjoying it as much as possible. Then when the sequel comes out, you'll just be so happy you can have more to enjoy!
Frostpunk is one of the few games I’ll come back and play again, or will crave when I’ve seen someone else play it. It’s easy to pick up for a quick(ish) session and the relatively minor RNG element feels stimulating rather than frustrating.
Havent played anything in years because i want interested. Got this game as a gift and played so many hours and didnt event finish all DLCs. great game
I'm glad you're enjoying it! Question: I assume you've played through the game a few times, what do you think gives it the longevity? Some people say you play it once and it's not worth playing again.
@@twiglets2 Yes, great vid! , to be honest its hard to tell, i guess its because outcomes are different depending on choices, also its just immersive as hell, art and music and sound effects... man.. this game is just something else. I hope Frostpunk 2 gonna be released soon
Frostpunk is really worth the money, in my opinion. Even though I haven't gotten hundreds of hours of gameplay out of it, I have thought about and reminisced about (especiall) my first playthrough a lot. I would say Frostpunk to an extent had an impact of shaping me as a person positively. I see it more like a good book that you read once (or once every once in a while), and not like a game you play routinely after work.
Yes it's just like a book! I don't play it often now but I find I can have very good conversations with others who have played Frostpunk, much more so than other games. Looking forward to Frostpunk 2!
@@TheOneWhoisSilly123 that's similar to when I first played! It doesn't take too long for the basics to click, though more experienced players have said the trial longevity is in the different combinations of laws to make it interesting. The end is very dramatic with all the music etc!
I have put in more than a hundred hours into Frostpunk. That’s not including what my son has played. I saw the trailer for Frostpunk 2 and I feel all giddy and anxious. Another year or so probably till it comes out!
It feels like the game WANTS you to fail, not just trying to make it difficult, it wants you to succumb to the frost - brutal! Is it the package as a whole you think is well done, or a particular element? I find the art style and music alone is enough to keep me coming back.
Honestly this is one of the first city builders that has made me nearly break my controller out of annoyance from some of the resource mechanics deciding to suddenly not work or day two having three sick folks that snow ball into dozens in only days
@@mattsmith5421 at least from what I’ve seen in my play throughs is the coal piles at the coal thumper never get touched despite putting a full labour force on them and the watch towers seemingly having no effect on the houses near them
I'm glad to hear you say that. Some say that the replayability isn't there with Frostpunk, which I'm sure isn't true but I've not played the game for 100 hours to say first hand there's definitely loads of replayability.
Absolutely. I really love the "and then things got worse, again" style of game. Something about the despair of ever-worsening conditions gets me where I want to go
An excellent analysis of an excellent game. Frostpunk is a multifaceted experience with a LOT of replay value. Simply your choices of Laws, or even the order in which you research tech, or explore the Frostland, can extend the experience, as can three (meaningful) levels of difficulty. Beyond that, self-inflicted challenges, such as some UA-camrs enact, will further test your mettle in this unforgiving scenario. Worth it? Do you enjoy the endorphin rush of intense stress relieved by momentary success? Frostpunk pays off at that level many times during playthrough. The DLCs are worth picking up, as well. =^[.]^=
My first successful playthrough of this game convinced me to always make the kids work. *Leader* I've seen the future, whether you work or not decides whether you have one or not.
Yes I have found the same. I think it's fair to say that there are a few things like this, where there is a "best" decision which will help you to complete the story. Some options are only if you want to try something new, but may not be the best option.
Thanks for the feedback that's useful to know! I like starting with the big picture and going into more detail as the video progresses, to give people the chance to tap out if they don't like the sound of it. I hope it was useful!
Even Total Annihilation is worth in 2022 despite being from 1997 because no other RTS game comes close to the magnificence of that game and the graphics aren't that bad either, they are pretty realistic for 1997, specially explosions, those are one of the most realistic explosions of any game I ever came across, recent or old.
@@twiglets2 Indeed, TA is available on steam since a decade ago or something. :) People still play it online on game ranger, although mostly are with the Escalation mod which I really don't like it. There are other mods that I find better, Mayhem and Absolute Annihilation although the later is dead, Mayhem is still going.
really depends how you play it i mostly play endless and ignore the stories so i like the whole process of building painfully efficient cities against all odds
This game has been free to play on Xbox game pass for well over a year now and has almost or maybe all the dlc. This game is really difficult for me as I always try to do what's best for the people rather than me reaching the end at any cost in these type of games.
I'm glad to hear it! Have you played through the main story a few times? The only criticism I hear from some players is the lack of replayability. I don't think it's that bad, but others seem to.
@@twiglets2 in my opinion I think each playthrough is gonna be a little different than the last what with all the options of building order. What I definitely do know that whenever we get into the colder months of the year I'll camp on this game :)
Thank you - particularly for your feedback! Just so I understand, is it the game sound or my voiceover that's the issue, or a mixture of everything? I do try to keep it at a consistent level but certainly struggle at times!
@@twiglets2 just watched through it again to look for it, but im sorry, i agree with the others, i think something was wrong with my headphones that day
Absolutely it is worth it, dlcs are just as good and frustratingly hard at times, and with a second game in the works, this is one game series you're gonna want to get in on
Thanks for contributing! Interestingly enough I just picked up the DLC's and I'm trying to decide which one to play first, have you any recommendations on which order to try them?
My only complaint so far is they didn’t add a “restart game” in the menu, and in this game we all know that happens a few times in the beginning. It’s so basic, why not!?
amazing game but brutally difficult. you have to be alert and keep track on many things simultaneously, constantly. people are well-insulated and feeling enough warmth? make sure the coal usage is not nett negative. your town are in balance of resource production, consumption, and population? here comes an influx of refugees that throw off that balance, and some of your people will suddenly feel homesick and demand to go back home, even though they are stranded on this frozen city :D and there are many, many more situations that requires your constant judgement and decision making. and the blizzards are of course the biggest stress tests of your city management.
Hmmm games like Halo Wars....I guess it depends what you like about Halo Wars. It's an easy game to pick up, so if you don't mind a WW2 setting then Sudden Strike 4 is similar to Halo Wars, in terms of the controls and the missions etc. If it's more the futuristic setting you're looking for there's a new game for Starship Troopers Terran Command that's getting good reviews at the moment!
i can enact child labor??? sign me UP on a more serious note though, i love the way you made this video and the amount of information. i actually caught my self scrolling through the chapters. very well done video, worthy of a big audience.
@danielsgmery142 Same! I hope the second game does this one justice. I've noticed a lot of positivity in the community compared to most upcoming games, we obviously have a lot of faith in the developers
@AliA-dz5sg If you have already seen my video on Anno 1800 then perhaps this will help... Frostpunk is a desperate game of survival, difficult choices and feeling like you're always running out. Anno 1800 is a game about constructing production chains, growing an economy and is generally a "feel good" game. Very different to Frostpunk in that respect.
I haven't reached that stage myself but I'm interested to hear what more experienced players think about the longevity. Some seem to love it and can play over and over again. I guess it's fun to try new things even once you figure out the winning formula?
I knew i didnt want to play this game in the first few minutes; however i watched the whole video to listen to your voice and explanation. Im subbing just for that
Ahhh now that is a very good question indeed. Not easy to answer though. I think yes, but it doesn't have the replayability of Stellaris. I do believe it has some of the same systems that a Stellaris player would enjoy. It's nothing like as complicated, the systems are quite basic, but the choices are very very difficult and require much thought, depending on how willing you are to be emotionally invested. A very different game, but a lot for a Stellaris player to like, if you're willing to get caught up in the story. You may only play it through a few times, but if you pick it up in the sale it may still represent good value. Let us know how you get on!
Why not indeed! Even if you did just the one playthrough to experience the story it'd be worth it. But there is a fair amount of replayability in there too. Enjoy!
Truly amazing game. I just found it myself. My friend got it for free in epic games and showed it for me. I was so intrigued by it I had to buy it from steam. I got all year of the game version of the game with all dlc-s for only 15€ lucky that it was on -75% sale. I am so addicted that I am way behind on my working schedule. Damn this game and it’s amazing addictiveness.
I'm glad you found a game you like this much, and for such a good price! Are you excited for Frost punk 2? I'm interested to see what they do with the formula!
Yup! I don't want to ruin any surprises but it's possible to get rid of one of them later in the game depending on which path you choose, but sometimes you play with both the whole time. It's a real juggling act but after a while you get comfortable with what will help keep them high or low depending on what you need at the time. The book of laws is so helpful for that.
@@twiglets2 I've also seen Obedience in place of one (I can't remember which). May be another spoiler but I like that existential dread and climate anxiety are full-on mechanics.
Steam Cores are broken and not working as intended, I build 3 near each tent and they still were cold even though the building next to them was comfortable
Frostpunk is not what I would call a good game. Most of its reputation comes from its aesthetics, but past that its actual gameplay is a mess. Frostpunk tries to be a hardcore game, in a genre that doesn't support difficulty that well. Specifically, the City Builder part. Difficulty in City Builders, is very difficult to pull off. In the case of Frostpunk, its difficulty is presented by a series of scheduled events that the player needs to meticulously predict and prepare for. The result of this, is that there is virtually no player freedom, in this City Builder game. At least not if you don't want things to go catastrophically wrong along the way. The devs essentially min/maxed progression to the point where you have to follow their exact blueprint with barely any deviation in order to get through the game. And God forbid you have to restart, because there is nothing with less replayability than a City Builder with a fixed map and fixed events. Its second problem is its actual theme. On first glance, the game appears to be all about a sort of "Man against nature" scenario. A scenario that IS quite great. The problem is that once you go in, you quickly find out that it in fact isn't, and that the game is all about some badly implemented political discourse. Instead of a united city fighting back the frozen apocalypse, like the first game makes you think, the player is stuck managing a bunch of man-babies. And I cant stress how badly that is done. People crying because they have to work 10 hours a day, AT THE END OF THE WORLD *SPOILER ALERT* People trying to go back to London on foot, all the way from the arctic, even though its established that they barely made it to the first location with a giant steam vehicle. *END OF SPOILER* The Last Autumn DLC where even if you literally run the most luxurious colony with maximum happiness, people will immediately start going on about being badly treated the moment a scripted explosion happens. Its a cool theme that is undermined in favor of a half-assed political simulator. Its like somebody on the dev team got into politics at one point and decided that their whole game should be about beating people on the head with the message of how impossible it is to please everyone.
@@mtheman4221 interesting to hear your thoughts on this. A common criticism I hear is that there is only really one path to victory which fits with what you say. However the rest of what you say has given me something to think about indeed, especially when considering what frostpunk 2 might look like. I'm excited for it, but skeptical that they will add layers which will upset the balance. But if what you say is true, perhaps that's exactly what they need to do ...
@@snapjitzy Same! I hope they get the same atmosphere in the new game. Are there any particular mechanics you think they should introduce for the new one? Someone mentioned they're introducing oil as a resource apparently.
@@twiglets2 there one of the few companies I have faith in for a good game. I've tried to play so many games that look similar to frostpunk but they all disappoint unfortunately. Anyway good luck on your channel.
If you do decide to purchase the game here's a detailed review of the DLC options to give you even more Frostpunk.
Even when not playing Frostpunk I'm constantly thinking "I should have done this" or "I'm going to try that next time", all with the soundtrack at the back of my mind. A genuinely awesome (harrowing!) experience I recommend you try.
I agree its a great game, What i would like to have in Frostpunk 2, More law books. Maybe different civiliziations with different perks. So that strategy becomes more important.
I could also see a multiplayer option where the goal is to make your opponents civilization riot, steal their recources or find other ways to win the game. While the storms continue.
@@pr0use all of those would be an awesome expansion of the original Frostpunk. I did find the laws became repetitive after multiple playthroughs so I hope they mix it up without losing what made Frostpunk special / horrific!
@@twiglets2 I need to say, we are getting a frostpunk 2 next year the trailer looks amazing
@@greywolf9783 so excited for it!
@@twiglets2 its so soo interesting that the trailer seems to mention multiple generations will be a thing
One of the greatest OST's ever made. Not some 4 hour ambient dump, a true modern classical composition.
One of the greatest tutorials as well. You're never lost. Your decisions are transparent and easy to understand.
Allocation choices always make sense. I think it's one of the best advancements in UI's in a long time.
There are so many games I can't be bothered playing because their UI is so bad.
You can pick this game up any time and drop 20-80 hours easily. I imagine I'll continue doing so for years to come unless FP2 blows it out of the water.
I'm glad to see you appreciate the soundtrack, I know some people don't care about music but it's so important for immersion and Frost punk takes it to another level! I listen to the soundtrack while I'm working, it's that good!
lmao that is so ignorant
I found the tutorial pretty bad. Fails to explain basic things, like you don't need gathering posts to collect resources
In my opinion Frostpunk is in the top 10 games of all time for its world building and storytelling mixed with simple yet complex gameplay with just enough variety to keep you engaged forever.
It’s just a whole different type of game it’s something that no game has rivalled with. It’s concept that hasn’t been explored much yet and they hit it out of the ballpark, it’s just a game that is amazing to experience even is it’s just once
what are the other 9 games?
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Love this game, out of nowhere like the story of this game…this game is gold and came out swinging felt so connected to it and the dire situations continue with time
this was the comment I was looking for when the video started. I just finished Tropico 5, playing it for the first time. I'm gonna give Frostpunk a try.
Just bought the game based on this review. Great review style, keep going success will come to this channel
Thank you so much, I hope you found it useful and please let me know if there are any other games that deserve this kind of review, more than happy to add suggestions to the list!
PS: Your profile picture is terrifying. AK AK AK!
I first loved this game. But damn how frustrating it can be when you think you’ve got it all under control. But then suddenly one thing starts to fail and pulls everyone and everything with it down 😂😅
I know! No matter how much I play I doubt I will ever consider myself good at this game.
I was thinking yesterday about what they will do for Frostpunk 2. The first game was a bit limited in scope so I hope they expand it as the story was pretty cool!
@@twiglets2 In frostpunk 2, new mechanics is added, Politics and Factions: You rule over multiple factions being the main governance.
Economy: You manage how the economy works and the interactions it has between multiple "factions" through "laws". Depending on the economy, these "factions" act automatically upon their development based on their "wealth" and "culture" influencible by you.
@@BootyRealDreamMurMurs That sounds awesome, has it been confirmed by the developer at all? I hope they don't add too many new layers to the gameplay, more is not always better, but I'm excited to see what they will do! Different factions from around the world would be interesting to see, how their different cultures handle the frozen waste!
@@twiglets2 not confirmed but one thing is: "the Oil".
And thats where the supposed economy will revolve around from.
@@BootyRealDreamMurMurs That makes a lot of sense to me. Now if they'd just hurry up I'd like to play it now!
Amazing game. I`m usually not a fan of city-builders or survivors. But this is so much more than any genre game. It`s a whole experience. Also makes you wanna come back and beat it on all difficulties. Which at first seems clearly impossible as you struggle through your first campaigns.
I'm the same as you, I believe this was my first survival game and I think other games will always struggle to compete with this.
Is there anything in particular you think they should do with Frostpunk 2?
I hope Frostpunk 2 will introduce a campaign that combines all of Frostpunk and its addons into one. Like building the generator and steam cores, founding the city, trading with other, maybe even some conflicts for resources with other settlements. Can't wait.
Amazing. I'm also hoping for other cultures, the original is basically Victorian England dealing with the frost, but how would others have dealt with it across the globe? A chance to mix up books of law and other such mechanics. Maybe even a world map mode taking into account milder / harsher weather. Either way, I'm excited.
The answer is always YES when it comes to FrostPunk. They perfectly captured the feeling of desperation, grime, and despair not only with the graphics, but also with the soundtrack. The DLC that added building the generator in Endless mode, and The Last Autumn scenario was the cherry on top of an already perfect game. If FrostPunk 2 somehow fails, it won’t really matter, because this one is perfect.
....Just played frostpunk for the first time today....
First day kept generator off they should be fine right!? Used over work to stock up on coal more so I can turn it on tomorrow with decent stock. nope 20 people died first night. I immediately noticed the difference in gathering and everything else i might not start over but tempted
I like your review format, I've been on the fence for this game quite a fair while now and was unwilling to take the blind leap predominately due to the standard price for the GOTY edition. Now with the sale on steam, I figured I'd look into this game a bit more to ensure I'd not regret jumping in completely blind to the rudimentary mechanics and to confirm my suspicions about whether this game intrigues me enough to sink some spare hours into it when I have them. This is precisely what I was looking for in terms of an unbiased, quick, yet adequately detailed explanation of the game-play experience as a whole. Spectacular work, look forward to seeing more content from you in time. Thanks for the well-rounded review, I'm sure your channel will soon gain popularity to equate to the high level of content you're producing, wishing you all the best my friend.
Thank you for your kind words Danny that means a lot! I hope the video was useful and if you ever think of another game that needs looking at please let me know, I'm always looking for suggestions!
Hey - When I loaded up youtube to search for a review of FP I was expecting to have to sit through multiple half-enthusiastic corporate feeling IGN reports to only half get an idea of what this game is actually like. I am so, so grateful to have found your content instead. You absolutely smashed what a balanced and in-depth review should be and thanks to this video I'll absolutely be picking up this game. In the future, I'll always check to see if you've put out a video on the game I'm looking into next. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this!
Wow thanks man, I'm glad the video helped! If there are any other games you feel need the same treatment please do let me know. Most of the time I'm guided by comments on my videos so I will likely end up doing it. Thanks for your kind words :)
Thank you dude. I love your reviews. Very informative, comprehensive and descriptive. I used to play strategy games only. But gave up on them once I struggled finding equally good ones. My fav were: cc generals; sims, theater of war; world in conflict; cities skyline and age of mythology. I will sub and keep an eye on reviews on these type of games.
Thank you I'm glad you find them useful! I'll do my best to cover those games in the future so you find something you're interested in.
Honored to be your 1,000th sub, congrats!!!
Thank you my friend, I'm rather extatic, and very glad to share such a milestone with you. I hope you enjoy the future videos!
I remember watching it when it first came out and just the music alone sold me. The final soundtrack when the "final boss" appears just blew me away. Ive never heard a soundtrack i love more then this one.
Absolutely! I know some people don't care about music but for me personally it sets the scene and this is a beautiful game, both visually and the music, complimenting each other so well. Kind of beautiful but also kind of tragic!
Thank you for this very detailed and well constructed review!
You are very welcome - I hope you found it useful!
@@twiglets2 Yes I did, I purchased the game, and am enjoying it a lot, thank you very much :)
@@gprst2762 excellent - happy gaming!
Solid review thanks. I appreciate that you didn't over-edit the video, or over-scripted the review.
I appreciate the comment, thank you.
Haven't watched video yet, but wanted to say: yes it definitely is worth it! I've owned this game since shortly after it first launched and I'm again playing a scenario and loving it! This game has so much replay value! One of the most fun games ever! Just make sure to keep an eye on the time when you play, as a whole night can fly by without you realising, as this game keeps you on the edge of your seat non-stop!
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it so much! What would you say (to less experienced players) has the most replay value? I've heard others say the key is in the laws and changing which ones you choose for example.
Is it worth it ? Yes! If you are a masochist :-P All jokes aside, i have yet to find a city building game that keeps me coming back to it just to master it. At first glance, the game seems simple, but there is so much to it, so much micro managment to do, law combining (especially at higher diffs). I love it, it requires genuine forward thinking and planning.
I was so surprised by the depth of this game and I haven't even scratched the surface! I think the way they present the story keeps an air of mystery that keeps me wanting to come back too, when I first saw Tesla city and my scouts disappeared I was like WHAAAAAAT!
It requires knowing where everything is in each location, and what big weather events come and when. That's the reality. You WILL fail the first time you play this. No way around it. It's a remembering and balancing game.
A lovely review. Well written, structured and narrated.
Thank you that means a lot, I hope you enjoyed it.
One of my biggest gripes with This War of Mine (the studio's previous game) was that there was very little variance between playthroughs. Once you learned the basic trick to survival, that strategy worked every time regardless of characters or settings.
Does this game feel like that too? Or does it feel like depending on the rng, you have to do very different things to survive? I personally like it when one strategy can't solve the game.
There are several viable options to make it through to the end. However, I have seen other (more experienced) players mention that certain paths are definitely better than others.
From what I have read, there is one "best" or easiest way to win the game. But once you've figured that out there are still several other options that make the game fun to play, even when you know what's best already. I hope that helps!
@@twiglets2 Thanks for the answer! I do appreciate games where you can set your "own personal rules" to make the game more interesting.
And thanks for the review! One of the better reviews that takes a more objective approach.
@@Manakyn Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot! If there are any other games you think need a review please let me know :)
Good and informative review.
Exactly what I was looking for. Subbed and liked
Thank you!
>World becomes snowy
>Heads north
😎
@@eex3f4 embrace the snow!
Well they explain it by saying there's the biggest coal deposits.
Very nice voice narration! Good job!
Thank you! I hope you found it useful :)
Frostpunk is a city building survival game with a compelling story. You really feel the pressure and frustration as the world gets colder. Highly reccomend it. The only downside is you wont feel like replaying it once the campaign is over.
I disagree I’ve replayed this many times and even when it gets “boring” just don’t play for a while and you can come back and re experience it
Not trues at all first thing I did after campaign was restart it on extreme settings and survivor mode (big mistake) I've done several playthroughs and still have more to do to try and achieve certain goals.
Dude, top notch review! Thanks so much for your thorough presentation and showcasing while dancing around the spoilers. This game looks absolutely captivating!
Thank you, I'm glad you think so! Captivating is the best word to describe this game for sure, I'll be using that in future :) Looking forward to Frostpunk 2!
Easily one of the best experiences I have ever had. Normally I turn my nose up at unrelenting and unreasonable punishing games, but Frostpunk is made so beautifully, simply and with so much depth that it drew me in and kept me there.
@adventofknowledge Are you looking forward to Frostpunk 2? It's difficult to see how they can improve on this formula, I'm concerned they'll add features for the sake of it that actually make the game worse but my fingers are crossed they'll do a good job!
Sounds like a skill gap issue going on...
Great review. Saw the game for 7 bucks on steam and just absolutely had to get it
Thank you, I hope it was useful and you enjoy the game!
Currently £2.50 on steam summer sale. Thanks for the video I had no idea what the game was. I can't wait to get into it after watching this.
@@theskinnystoner420 it's a superb game!
Great video. One thing if you have to say "I dont want to ruin that for you" best not to mention any of it as it ruins part of the surprise regardless.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the fulfilling review! I’m glad to know that this games offers exactly what I’m looking for! To more reviews in the future! Cheers
@iansyafiq Thank you, I'm glad it was useful! Now is a great time to try Frostpunk as Frostpunk 2 isn't far away. Enjoy!
Yes. no doubt, i bought on release i found myself playing it again, even today, by far my most favourite city builder
I avidly wait frostpunk 2, i still talk to friends how good frostpunk 1 was, It was epic, Iron havest a rts recently reminded of me it graphically
Ost is amazing and i love the art style and lore. Frostpunk left me wanting more, i look forward to the newest title
I can't wait! An interesting comparison with Iron Harvest that I hadn't thought of before, but I can really see it. I enjoyed the Iron Harvest story but felt it didn't fulfill it's potential unfortunately.
I currently have 925 hours in the game and I'll be playing it at least until Frostpunk 2 comes out. I have to say, with only 15 hours played I'm very impressed how much of the game you were able to learn and talk about. This is an extremely complex game but the reward is so satisfying you'll never be able to let go of it. I only wish you had talked more about different maps you could play in Endless mode as that's what's adding to the replayability but with only 15 hours I could forgive you for it.
Excellent review overall, tyvm for making it. This game deserves a lot more attention.
Wow that's a lot of hours! Thank you so much for letting me know your thoughts, only playing 15 hours I'm always concerned about not doing the game justice.
It's interesting to hear your opinion on where the longevity of the game is. My plan is to start playing again in the build up to Frostpunk 2, now I know the Endless mode is the place to be!
I really like your game presentation, and I have been in love with Frostpunk since the board game. Its story background and gameplay are very interesting. 😆
Thank you! I hope you found the video of interest even though you already play the game.
Are you looking forward to Frostpunk 2? I'm excited, but hope they do a good job building on the success of the first game!
I remember i had heard about how good this game was but i always kept forgetting about it. Once i did try it though i got sucked into it so fast and my first run of the start scenario was incredibly intense, made me feel a lot of emotion and kept me holding my breath.
At around day 20 i had pretty much fucked up in any way i possibly could and was sure i wouldnt make it. I even said "if i reach day 30 i consider it a win." Well after gradually improving the situation, and avoiding my hope and discontent bars killing me multiple times at the last second (that shit was stressful) i made it to day 35. At that moment i nearly shat myself at the realization that i actually had a chance and quickly scrambled to catch up to my underdeveloped technology and housing. After 1 suicide, dozens of sacrifices and over a hundred people dying at the end i managed to beat the game without even "steaming vegetables". This game definitely left an impact on me and im really excited about the second installment
That sounds like an amazing playthrough! I'm curious what you would like to see in the second Frostpunk game?
@@twiglets2 Honestly this game got a lot right so there isnt much left to be desired. Maybe more buildings for food and entertainment. Id also love to see a system where you can visit other player's cities.
@@dofima1729 Visiting other players is a very cool idea, I'd love to see that. Personally I like the idea of seeing how other nations / cultures deal with the frost in the next game, potentially leading to a few very different looking books of laws that reflect certain cultures at that point in history.
I have a lot of faith in the developers so I'm just excited to see what they come up with.
@@twiglets2 Oh yea! Thats a great idea! Maybe more variations to the 'Purpose' type of laws too.
The developers are great and i trust them 100%.
I absolutely loved this game. My experience with city builders is pretty shallow. Lots of time spent with several Tropico sequels, but SP griped me in ways Tropico doesn't come close. The sense of desperation and tension kept me invested without scaring me off. Every decision feels crucial to whether or not your colony will survive. Even when things work out, you never feel too comfortable; knowing the next temperature drop or storm is looming within weeks or days. It's a game where expanding and progressing down the tech tree is vital; every second spent not researching your next advancement, brings your civilization closer to doom. When you do progress to a point were your colony thriving it feels well deserved and the internal payoff for me kept seeking survival in SP's varied senarios. This game is easy to pick up, but surviving to the end is challenging. I failed over and over again, but it never felt impossible or unfair. This game is not for the faint of heart, but if your wiling to face the bleak unforgiving cold, surviving by the skin of your teeth, you will find a game play experience worth sinking hours into.
Thanks for sharing your experience, summed it up very well.
I often say that Frostpunk got to me on a level that most games don't achieve and for all of the reasons you said.
Are you excited for Frostpunk 2?
An outstanding review. Nicely comprehensive in terms of the spectrum of considerations and nuances of the game.
Thank you! I hope you found it useful. Suggestions for other games are always welcome :)
Nice review, it's on sale for less than 10 dollars, definitely gonna try it out
I'm gonna give it a try, looks pretty nice. I'll come back to let you know how it went.
Please do - for most it's a decent game, but for some it's an amazing game!
@@twiglets2 I'm really loving the atmosphere, it's harsh and beautiful at the same time, I can even feel the cold!
@@Ghost_PM11 You've described it perfectly! It's a very interesting place to be, although chilly and a bit scary, that just adds to it!
Excellent review, you just convinced me buying it :) Thank you
Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful! Let us know how you get on :)
The music is a combination of empathetic hope and hard work. It has industrial sound combined with emotional aspect of an end of the world scenario
@danielandrews5357 I hope they continue the amazing soundtrack in Frostpunk 2!
Great review!!
I noticed at one point that this game was made by the same people who made This War Of Mine.
That is one of my favorite games of all time, so this is an easy choice for me!
I'll let you know how it goes after playing for a bit!
Yes that's right, I haven't played This War Of Mine but many many players say how great it is in the comments!
Looking forward to hearing what you think, this game really stays with you once you've finished I find, a masterpiece!
@@twiglets2 You probably saw this coming but I highly recommend that game!!! XDD
It is one of the most memorable experiences you'll have in gaming.
Waiting for a discount right now and I'll pick it up the, will let you know for sure! :))
@@sophisticatednebula4236 Amazing, I will do the same for This War Of Mine!
@@twiglets2 Well I had a few days off from work, so I caved and got the game anyway!! This one is going to stick with me, you were 100% right about that.
Not sure if you consider the following spoilery, so feel free to skip ahead. The reason I loved This War of Mine so much was because the game made me feel so invested in the characters and the world around them. I remember this one time I took one of my characters out for a loot run, traded with a father and a son. The father was sick so I gave them medicine and took an axe in return. Then I killed both of them with the same axe, took my medicine and all of their supplies.
I thought about that for days on end in real life, couldn't get it out of my mind. This was around 7 years ago now and I still remember it.
One of my scouting parties in Frostpunk came across a group of 40 children all alone, I wanted to bring them back, I would have if they were adults, but children I couldn't send to work and with a housing crisis back home I couldn't afford to take them back. Ordered the scouts to abandon them and move on to the next destination. The journal entry noted how the oldest children ran after the scouts begging them to not leave.
It was the same feeling I had all those years ago playing This War of Mine. Couldn't stop thinking about it.
Back to the non spoilery bits!
I have to give you credit for the review, after playing the game I can truly appreciate how well thought out your review was. Often with games there are certain mechanics that you need to look up information for to have more clarity. Your review had the perfect balance of arming the player with sufficient information, without giving away strategies or spoiling any interesting features of the game. I only had to go to google once, something about the gathering posts. But otherwise, I knew everything I needed to by watching your review.
The game took over my life completely for the past few days, even during my idle time I kept thinking about how to make my city more efficient, how to heat certain sections better, how to get enough coal etc. etc. And though it seems overbearing, I never felt exhausted, I constantly wanted to go back in and pass the next hurdle.
I finished the main story, and to be honest it ended somewhat abruptly and I was left wanting more! I was fully expecting to have to deal with the aftermath of the storm, but hey, that's more motivation to try out some of the other modes.
I ended with 285 citizens, is that good? Not sure XD
So I'll be going back and playing more Frostpunk, thanks to you!! Hope you have a fun time with This War of Mine whenever time permits you to try it out, looking forward to hearing what you have to say about it!
Got to play some Frostpunk on a friend's PC. It's tempting to buy but with Frostpunk 2 on the horizon I'm constantly stopping myself from buying it.
It might be worth picking up when it's next on sale, I suspect it will have a deep discount with Frostpunk 2 on the way. It's a very good game but understandable if you're waiting for the sequel!
Yeah. Sale -75% is great. What a great times.
If you have PC game Pass its one of the game on that subscription.
@@dronzie Thanks for mentioning that, I should have included it!
Do you have Game Pass? I can't decide whether to give Sniper Elite 5 a go or Jurassic World Evolution 2 next.
I think you'll miss out if you decide to skip Frost Punk 1. The first game is a gem on its own, I would recommend getting it now, playing it and enjoying it as much as possible. Then when the sequel comes out, you'll just be so happy you can have more to enjoy!
Frostpunk is one of the few games I’ll come back and play again, or will crave when I’ve seen someone else play it. It’s easy to pick up for a quick(ish) session and the relatively minor RNG element feels stimulating rather than frustrating.
@DeadDancers Did you see the gameplay reveal for Frostpunk 2???
Nah, I don't tend to. I like to play blind. Why?@@twiglets2
@@DeadDancers I shan't spoil the surprise
Havent played anything in years because i want interested. Got this game as a gift and played so many hours and didnt event finish all DLCs. great game
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Question: I assume you've played through the game a few times, what do you think gives it the longevity? Some people say you play it once and it's not worth playing again.
@@twiglets2 Yes, great vid! , to be honest its hard to tell, i guess its because outcomes are different depending on choices, also its just immersive as hell, art and music and sound effects... man.. this game is just something else. I hope Frostpunk 2 gonna be released soon
@@The_Real_Dream_Chaser Me too, really looking forward to what they do for Frostpunk 2!
Frostpunk is really worth the money, in my opinion. Even though I haven't gotten hundreds of hours of gameplay out of it, I have thought about and reminisced about (especiall) my first playthrough a lot.
I would say Frostpunk to an extent had an impact of shaping me as a person positively.
I see it more like a good book that you read once (or once every once in a while), and not like a game you play routinely after work.
Yes it's just like a book! I don't play it often now but I find I can have very good conversations with others who have played Frostpunk, much more so than other games.
Looking forward to Frostpunk 2!
Great review! Love this game I just got it a few days ago
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think now is a great time to find this game as Frostpunk 2 is in development, I hope it won't be too far away!
Great review getting it now
Thank you, I hope you found it useful. Happy gaming!
@@twiglets2 Pretty good game, lost at day 15 then on my second try I made it to the end and lost only like 150 people, I look forward to more
@@TheOneWhoisSilly123 that's similar to when I first played! It doesn't take too long for the basics to click, though more experienced players have said the trial longevity is in the different combinations of laws to make it interesting. The end is very dramatic with all the music etc!
I have put in more than a hundred hours into Frostpunk. That’s not including what my son has played. I saw the trailer for Frostpunk 2 and I feel all giddy and anxious. Another year or so probably till it comes out!
It can't come soon enough! What improvements / advancements would you like to see in Frostpunk 2?
I mostly dislike these hard, unforgiving games. But this game is so well done. I really enjoyed it
It feels like the game WANTS you to fail, not just trying to make it difficult, it wants you to succumb to the frost - brutal!
Is it the package as a whole you think is well done, or a particular element? I find the art style and music alone is enough to keep me coming back.
My only complaint has been a lack of font and UI adjustment options. Everything else is excellent.
Honestly this is one of the first city builders that has made me nearly break my controller out of annoyance from some of the resource mechanics deciding to suddenly not work or day two having three sick folks that snow ball into dozens in only days
What resource mechanics suddenly decide to not work? In my experience they always work as they should
@@mattsmith5421 at least from what I’ve seen in my play throughs is the coal piles at the coal thumper never get touched despite putting a full labour force on them and the watch towers seemingly having no effect on the houses near them
Damn, what a good review !!!
@marcusnoya1769 Thanks, I hope it was useful!
You have a very relaxing voice, for me this is unintentional ASMR lol
Thank you, great review...
Thank you, I hope you found it useful!
Every new New Home playthrough is still fresh and new to me.
I'm glad to hear you say that. Some say that the replayability isn't there with Frostpunk, which I'm sure isn't true but I've not played the game for 100 hours to say first hand there's definitely loads of replayability.
This game is lit. Just finished the initial four quests on normal. Tried hard and got rocked again and again. Reminds me of Pharaoh.
@sectionsixty4020 Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Will you be considering Frostpunk 2 when it releases?
Absolutely. I really love the "and then things got worse, again" style of game. Something about the despair of ever-worsening conditions gets me where I want to go
Just got his game free on PS5. Do you recommend getting and installing the DLC first, or do a playthrough then do a 2nd playthrough with the DLC?
@Quarthon definitely play without the dlc first!
I have played the game for around 150-200hours.
Had much more fun than I expected.
I suggest it if you're interested.
It's in my TOP 5.
I'm interested in what else is in your top 5?!
@@twiglets2 Resident Evil 4, Disco Elysium, project zomboid, dying light.
Honorable mentions to Minecraft and Terraria.
An excellent analysis of an excellent game. Frostpunk is a multifaceted experience with a LOT of replay value. Simply your choices of Laws, or even the order in which you research tech, or explore the Frostland, can extend the experience, as can three (meaningful) levels of difficulty. Beyond that, self-inflicted challenges, such as some UA-camrs enact, will further test your mettle in this unforgiving scenario. Worth it? Do you enjoy the endorphin rush of intense stress relieved by momentary success? Frostpunk pays off at that level many times during playthrough. The DLCs are worth picking up, as well. =^[.]^=
@Raycheetah Seconded!
Played it yesterday people died resources depleted heater exploded 10/10
Great review
Thank you! I hope you found it useful.
My first successful playthrough of this game convinced me to always make the kids work.
*Leader* I've seen the future, whether you work or not decides whether you have one or not.
Yes I have found the same. I think it's fair to say that there are a few things like this, where there is a "best" decision which will help you to complete the story. Some options are only if you want to try something new, but may not be the best option.
Eh, I've always been a medical kids or safe work kids gamer
A really very clever game that is throughly engaging that is on par with the excellent Civilisation 1 in terms of strategic decisions.
@@jonathanrees3401 agreed!
I find the version on the App Store to be a year old - can I update somehow to the newest version if I download from the Mac App store?
Stellar well-worded review
@elliotlee13 Thank you, I hope it was useful
0.43 secomds in and i subbed. like the "give me 30 seconds to describe the game",
Thanks for the feedback that's useful to know! I like starting with the big picture and going into more detail as the video progresses, to give people the chance to tap out if they don't like the sound of it. I hope it was useful!
Even Total Annihilation is worth in 2022 despite being from 1997 because no other RTS game comes close to the magnificence of that game and the graphics aren't that bad either, they are pretty realistic for 1997, specially explosions, those are one of the most realistic explosions of any game I ever came across, recent or old.
Total Annihilation, wow, now that's a name that takes me back! I've just seen that it's available on Steam, what a result!
@@twiglets2 Indeed, TA is available on steam since a decade ago or something. :)
People still play it online on game ranger, although mostly are with the Escalation mod which I really don't like it. There are other mods that I find better, Mayhem and Absolute Annihilation although the later is dead, Mayhem is still going.
@@HeavenlyWarrior Thanks for the detail on the mods. Once again the mod community are keeping a classic game alive, it's great to see.
really depends how you play it i mostly play endless and ignore the stories so i like the whole process of building painfully efficient cities against all odds
Haha painfully efficient, the term takes on a whole new meaning in this game!
Very good review
Thank you - I hope you found it useful
This game has been free to play on Xbox game pass for well over a year now and has almost or maybe all the dlc. This game is really difficult for me as I always try to do what's best for the people rather than me reaching the end at any cost in these type of games.
I'm a big fan of Xbox game pass, I know it's not for everyone but it has so many games that I enjoy!
Got complete edition for sale, like $13.00.
Game is allot more enticing than it let's on, before I knew it I was logging hours onto this game.
I'm glad to hear it! Have you played through the main story a few times? The only criticism I hear from some players is the lack of replayability. I don't think it's that bad, but others seem to.
@@twiglets2 in my opinion I think each playthrough is gonna be a little different than the last what with all the options of building order.
What I definitely do know that whenever we get into the colder months of the year I'll camp on this game :)
I wish they would make it an online multi player game
Now that is an interesting idea...perhaps for Frostpunk 2?
Genuinely good review! But the video sound is not consistent, which makes it weird to listen to
Thank you - particularly for your feedback! Just so I understand, is it the game sound or my voiceover that's the issue, or a mixture of everything? I do try to keep it at a consistent level but certainly struggle at times!
@@twiglets2 I had no issues listening the sound was fine.
@@NovaHawk Thanks for confirming Nova, it's difficult to tell from my perspective, confirmation is always useful!
I also don't recall hearing weirdness in the sound.
@@twiglets2 just watched through it again to look for it, but im sorry, i agree with the others, i think something was wrong with my headphones that day
Absolutely it is worth it, dlcs are just as good and frustratingly hard at times, and with a second game in the works, this is one game series you're gonna want to get in on
Thanks for contributing! Interestingly enough I just picked up the DLC's and I'm trying to decide which one to play first, have you any recommendations on which order to try them?
@@twiglets2 All depends how you want to, really. Chronological, top down/bottom up. I myself had done a top down sort of manner.
@@ItsDaKoolaidDude I'll give them all a try either way so I guess I'll just get stuck in! :)
My only complaint so far is they didn’t add a “restart game” in the menu, and in this game we all know that happens a few times in the beginning. It’s so basic, why not!?
amazing game but brutally difficult. you have to be alert and keep track on many things simultaneously, constantly.
people are well-insulated and feeling enough warmth? make sure the coal usage is not nett negative. your town are in balance of resource production, consumption, and population? here comes an influx of refugees that throw off that balance, and some of your people will suddenly feel homesick and demand to go back home, even though they are stranded on this frozen city :D
and there are many, many more situations that requires your constant judgement and decision making. and the blizzards are of course the biggest stress tests of your city management.
@TheOis1984 Glad to hear you enjoy the game! Are you looking forward to Frostpunk 2? I hope the high expectations don't ruin the game.
is it something like Halo Wars ? i really like that game do you guys know any other games like Halo Wars ?
Hmmm games like Halo Wars....I guess it depends what you like about Halo Wars. It's an easy game to pick up, so if you don't mind a WW2 setting then Sudden Strike 4 is similar to Halo Wars, in terms of the controls and the missions etc.
If it's more the futuristic setting you're looking for there's a new game for Starship Troopers Terran Command that's getting good reviews at the moment!
i can enact child labor??? sign me UP
on a more serious note though, i love the way you made this video and the amount of information. i actually caught my self scrolling through the chapters. very well done video, worthy of a big audience.
@devbino2272 Thank you for the kind words, I hope you found it useful!
i love this game. waiting for the second part
@danielsgmery142 Same! I hope the second game does this one justice. I've noticed a lot of positivity in the community compared to most upcoming games, we obviously have a lot of faith in the developers
The GOTY contains all DLCs and is only $10 on Steam. It is a small but challenging environment, and you will get pulled into it.
@petersonfamily6223 What a bargain that is!
Should I get anno 1800 or frostpunk I’m still not sure
@AliA-dz5sg If you have already seen my video on Anno 1800 then perhaps this will help...
Frostpunk is a desperate game of survival, difficult choices and feeling like you're always running out.
Anno 1800 is a game about constructing production chains, growing an economy and is generally a "feel good" game. Very different to Frostpunk in that respect.
got it free from EPIC. gonna have to install it and play
short answer: yes
long answer: fck yes
Haha - I like your style!
Yes. It is a great game. My only real complaint is that it's too easy once you know what to prioritize.
I haven't reached that stage myself but I'm interested to hear what more experienced players think about the longevity. Some seem to love it and can play over and over again. I guess it's fun to try new things even once you figure out the winning formula?
I knew i didnt want to play this game in the first few minutes; however i watched the whole video to listen to your voice and explanation.
Im subbing just for that
@@subwaytovenus3237 Thank you! Hope you find other / future videos useful my friend
Think it would appeal to a Stellaris player?
Ahhh now that is a very good question indeed. Not easy to answer though.
I think yes, but it doesn't have the replayability of Stellaris. I do believe it has some of the same systems that a Stellaris player would enjoy. It's nothing like as complicated, the systems are quite basic, but the choices are very very difficult and require much thought, depending on how willing you are to be emotionally invested.
A very different game, but a lot for a Stellaris player to like, if you're willing to get caught up in the story. You may only play it through a few times, but if you pick it up in the sale it may still represent good value.
Let us know how you get on!
I'm making a game and adding punk to the end of the title, it'll be a hit even if it sucks... because Punk (TM)
i play frostpunk only in winter, with balcon door open and heating off.
The true Frostpunk experience. I would make a replica generator but would probably burn the house down.
bought it last week put in over 80 hours, GOTY edition is 10 quid on steam BUY IT
BARGAIN!
itchin to buy this game after watchin snowpiercer series on netflix 🐸☕️
Haha some serious snowpiercer vibes here, maybe Frostpunk 2 will include a train, that'd be pretty cool!
Honestly I can’t wait for frost punk 2 but dang are they taking long.
I've taken the opportunity to look for a release date, didn't find one, but I can't believe the release trailer was August 2021...!
On sale now... Why not...?
Why not indeed! Even if you did just the one playthrough to experience the story it'd be worth it. But there is a fair amount of replayability in there too. Enjoy!
Truly amazing game. I just found it myself. My friend got it for free in epic games and showed it for me. I was so intrigued by it I had to buy it from steam. I got all year of the game version of the game with all dlc-s for only 15€ lucky that it was on -75% sale. I am so addicted that I am way behind on my working schedule. Damn this game and it’s amazing addictiveness.
I'm glad you found a game you like this much, and for such a good price!
Are you excited for Frost punk 2? I'm interested to see what they do with the formula!
There's a Hope AND a Discontentedness?
Yup! I don't want to ruin any surprises but it's possible to get rid of one of them later in the game depending on which path you choose, but sometimes you play with both the whole time.
It's a real juggling act but after a while you get comfortable with what will help keep them high or low depending on what you need at the time. The book of laws is so helpful for that.
@@twiglets2 I've also seen Obedience in place of one (I can't remember which). May be another spoiler but I like that existential dread and climate anxiety are full-on mechanics.
Steam Cores are broken and not working as intended, I build 3 near each tent and they still were cold even though the building next to them was comfortable
Those are not cumulative. And different buildings have different base heat levels.
The game is working correctly.
Yes
the game is nice but i think it lacks content in the endgame, endless mode btw
Frostpunk is not what I would call a good game. Most of its reputation comes from its aesthetics, but past that its actual gameplay is a mess. Frostpunk tries to be a hardcore game, in a genre that doesn't support difficulty that well. Specifically, the City Builder part. Difficulty in City Builders, is very difficult to pull off.
In the case of Frostpunk, its difficulty is presented by a series of scheduled events that the player needs to meticulously predict and prepare for. The result of this, is that there is virtually no player freedom, in this City Builder game. At least not if you don't want things to go catastrophically wrong along the way. The devs essentially min/maxed progression to the point where you have to follow their exact blueprint with barely any deviation in order to get through the game. And God forbid you have to restart, because there is nothing with less replayability than a City Builder with a fixed map and fixed events.
Its second problem is its actual theme. On first glance, the game appears to be all about a sort of "Man against nature" scenario. A scenario that IS quite great. The problem is that once you go in, you quickly find out that it in fact isn't, and that the game is all about some badly implemented political discourse. Instead of a united city fighting back the frozen apocalypse, like the first game makes you think, the player is stuck managing a bunch of man-babies. And I cant stress how badly that is done.
People crying because they have to work 10 hours a day, AT THE END OF THE WORLD
*SPOILER ALERT* People trying to go back to London on foot, all the way from the arctic, even though its established that they barely made it to the first location with a giant steam vehicle. *END OF SPOILER*
The Last Autumn DLC where even if you literally run the most luxurious colony with maximum happiness, people will immediately start going on about being badly treated the moment a scripted explosion happens.
Its a cool theme that is undermined in favor of a half-assed political simulator. Its like somebody on the dev team got into politics at one point and decided that their whole game should be about beating people on the head with the message of how impossible it is to please everyone.
@@mtheman4221 interesting to hear your thoughts on this. A common criticism I hear is that there is only really one path to victory which fits with what you say. However the rest of what you say has given me something to think about indeed, especially when considering what frostpunk 2 might look like.
I'm excited for it, but skeptical that they will add layers which will upset the balance. But if what you say is true, perhaps that's exactly what they need to do ...
In defense for the last autumn.
If you keep the worksite security up to par there won't be any explosion in the first place
That's a bunch of malarky.
You probably need to git gud.
This game is amazing...only a crazy person wouldn't think it's worth it.
Some say it doesn't have the replayability factor, do you find yourself keep coming back to the game?
@@twiglets2 absolutely. Almost daily player. Can't wait for frostpunk 2 though.
@@snapjitzy Same! I hope they get the same atmosphere in the new game. Are there any particular mechanics you think they should introduce for the new one? Someone mentioned they're introducing oil as a resource apparently.
@@twiglets2 there one of the few companies I have faith in for a good game. I've tried to play so many games that look similar to frostpunk but they all disappoint unfortunately. Anyway good luck on your channel.
Yes
@Psycosis13 Yes!
It's on Gamepass so why not? I'll give it a shot.
Good luck - let us know how you get on!