I first installed the demo for this months ago and was so impressed, I wishlisted and didn't play again, as I wanted to come in and enjoy it fresh on release.

It released yesterday, grabbed it straight away, and for the first time in months I have a game that I can't drag myself away from. It's so good and here's why I think that:

The dev is doing this on his own and is very responsive, very active, fixes bugs and gives guidance in Discord, and generally makes you feel like you're in great hands.

Graphically I find the game very pleasing, it's not too cartoony and the little people are somewhat realistic, which I like in my sims! I also love that I can scroll in close and watch them working. Some games don't let you get close enough.

The balance is great, not too rushed and not too slow, there are lots of parameters available to customise your game experience.

The music is pleasant and not too irritating. I usually slap that stuff off straight away but 9 hours in I still have it on now. It's peaceful and calming, as are the ambient sounds during game play. None of the audio detracts from the experience (as an autistic gamer, that's important to me.)

Sure there are a few little bugs and glitches still being ironed out, but that's to be expected, and watching the dev work on them in real time is very cool.

I'm crap at writing reviews. Buy it and see for yourself, I don't think it will disappoint.

Really fun game and the graphics are really nice. Highly recommend this one

Some of these early reviews are... suspicious ... but the game has a demo, just grab that and check it out.

That said, its basically a hodgepodge game, several games kind of put together to make something that feels the same, but also a little different.

I am early in, but no major bugs yet. The game has potential. I'd say the current price might be a bit on the high side for what's here. But if you're bored and just want another game of this style (banished, etc) but with combat,I'd say give it a shot. (give the demo a whirl first)

As it stands price aside, I'd say the game is currently a 7/10 for this genre. If the dev adds half of the stuff on his planned features it'll easily become a 8 or 9/10 game for this genre.

As an aside, I really like the music in this game. But that is purely a personal preference.