Chapter three — establishing a new settlement
In this installment you take charge of a band of survivors as they expand into a new area of Isola. Your role is to guide the group’s growth, balance individual needs, and steer the community toward long-term survival and prosperity.
What the game focuses on
You’ll manage each villager’s development: their personalities, preferences, and the skills they learn as they age. Characters have distinct tastes and temperaments, so assigning tasks that match their strengths will help the whole community thrive. Along the way the game introduces logic puzzles and challenges that award progress-related points when solved.
Abilities and upgrades
Tech points earned from puzzle-solving and milestones are used to boost your tribe’s capabilities across several areas:
- Science
- Medicine
- Alchemy
- Restoration
- Leadership
These improvements unlock new options for crafting, healing, research, and overall management of your people.
Who will enjoy this title
Fans of simulation and life-sim games — especially players who like The Sims series — will likely find this experience appealing. It emphasizes character growth, micromanagement, and gradual progression rather than fast-paced action.
Things to keep in mind
- The game provides helpful tips, but it doesn’t always give a clear set of objectives at the outset.
- Expect a learning curve and some patient play before your settlement really begins to expand and flourish.
Technical
- Mac
- Free Trial