Arcane Wilds

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Arcane Wilds is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Avancadia and was released on November 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Arcane Wilds offers a new perspective on the RTS genre, blending Wild West fantasy with survival gameplay. Harvested resources remain localized at their gathering sites, requiring strategic transportation for use, and opening tactical opportunities to steal from enemies. Navigate procedurally generated maps, face mystical creatures, and cooperate with friends to thrive in this innovative twist on …

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gameplay5 positive mentions

Unique resource mechanics that enhance gameplay realism and strategy, requiring new macroeconomic planning.
Engaging co-op missions and a strong modding community that allows for diverse gameplay experiences.
Refreshing take on the RTS genre with a cool western setting and active developers committed to improving the game.

Lack of a global resource pool can lead to frustrating gameplay and micromanagement issues.
Limited custom game options and a bare-bones experience in the current early access state.
Some players find the game lacks depth and content, making it feel lackluster compared to other RTS titles.

gameplay
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"Arcane Wilds" offers a refreshing take on RTS gameplay with innovative mechanics, such as a unique resource system and a homebase campaign reminiscent of classics like Age of Empires 3. Players find the single-player experience engaging and addictive, while the multiplayer promises chaotic excitement, particularly with its resource-stealing feature. Overall, the game shows great potential for RTS veterans and newcomers alike.
- “Arcane Wilds seems to have the right ideas and more than enough talent behind it to capture the attention of RTS veterans at some point over its lengthy early access period, thanks to genuinely refreshing mechanics and an intriguing setting.”
- “The demo won me over with its fresh take on some core RTS mechanics.”
- “The singleplayer is really fun, the gameplay loop is addicting, and multiplayer with friends is great!”
story
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The story in Arcane Wilds revolves around evolving and upgrading your home base while engaging in cooperative missions with friends, reminiscent of the co-op mode in Starcraft 2. Players enjoy the challenge of tackling increasingly difficult missions and have the option to participate in custom skirmishes against other players or AI, adding depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, the focus on cooperative play and base development enhances the narrative engagement.
- “It's a lot of fun to play missions with friends, upgrade your home island base, and to see how high you can set the difficulty and still beat the mission.”
- “I love the missions in this game, jump in with your friends and do some co-op missions!”
- “Besides the missions, you can play custom skirmishes against other players or the AI with the 3 main factions.”