Build a Village on a Giant Monster in This Unique Game
▼ Summary
– The Wandering Village, a city-building game, has officially launched its 1.0 version, featuring a village on a giant six-legged creature named Onbu in a toxic world.
– Developer Stray Fawn celebrated five years of development, adding features like oceans, ruined cities, trading, and a full story mode during early access.
– PC Gamer’s Chris Livingston praised the game, particularly its unique premise and emotional connection to Onbu, the gentle giant.
– Players can choose different paths in the game, such as befriending, worshipping, or exploiting Onbu, though the latter is portrayed as morally challenging.
– Post-release updates are planned, including a 1.1 Quality of Life/UX update and a 1.2 Onbu Update to enhance interactions with the creature.
Imagine building an entire civilization on the back of a colossal, wandering creature, this is the captivating premise behind The Wandering Village, a city-building game that has officially launched its 1.0 version. Players take on the role of guiding a community that calls a massive, six-legged beast named Onbu home. The game blends survival, strategy, and an emotional connection with the creature carrying your village through a poisoned world.
Developer Stray Fawn reflects on the journey, noting that five years of development have led to this milestone. During its early access phase, the game expanded significantly, introducing sprawling oceans, crumbling urban landscapes, and deeper mechanics for managing resources and villagers. Recent additions include a full story mode, trading systems, and even parasites that affect Onbu’s well-being.
Critics and players alike have been charmed by the game’s unique concept. One reviewer described an instant bond with Onbu, calling the creature a “gentle, lumbering giant” that inspires both care and strategic decision-making. The relationship between villagers and their colossal host isn’t one-dimensional, players can choose to nurture a friendship, treat Onbu as a deity, or even exploit it for survival.
Post-launch updates are already in the works, with improvements to gameplay and additional features focused on deepening interactions with Onbu. Whether you’re drawn to the creative city-building aspects or the emotional narrative, The Wandering Village offers a fresh take on the genre that’s hard to resist.
Available on Steam and the developer’s official website, this game invites players to experience a world where survival depends on harmony between humanity and nature, or the lack thereof.
(Source: PC Gamer)
