Hold onto your pitchforks, folks! Piraknights Games and Team17 Digital have forged a devilish alliance to bring us Sintopia, a God simulation game where you take on the role of Hell’s administrator. That’s right—it’s time to don your finest infernal attire and build a thriving underworld empire, complete with Imployees, bureaucratic paperwork, and a whole lot of sin management.
Rule over the bureaucratic depths of Hell
In Sintopia, you won’t just be lounging around in lava pools; you’ve got work to do. Your job is to oversee the Imployees—the charmingly named minions who keep the fiery furnaces burning. Influence the OVERWORLD, where a civilisation of chickpea people (yes, you read that correctly) are blissfully going about their lives, unknowingly damning themselves by committing a host of sins.
But here’s where it gets interesting: once these souls make their way down to your domain, it’s up to you to ensure they undergo effective “re-education” to prevent a buildup of their sins across multiple lives. After all, nobody wants a demonic invasion caused by too much corruption upstairs. It’s a tough gig, but someone’s got to do it.
Key features that’ll make you say ‘Hell yes!’
- Be all-powerful! Being the administrator of Hell has its perks. Wield administrative magic to influence the world above. Keep those chickpea people on their toes and ensure they contribute to your underworld empire’s growth.
- Hell your way: Shape the very caves of Hell to suit your deepest, darkest desires. Sure, there’s paperwork involved, but that’s what your Imployees are for. You focus on being the ultimate hellish architect while they handle the tedious tasks.
- Seven deadly sins: Keep a vigilant eye on the souls passing through. Make sure they don’t bring too much sin into the mix, or you might find yourself facing an unexpected demonic invasion. Balance is key in maintaining your hellish haven.
Words from the masterminds behind the madness
Ann Hurley, General Manager at Team17 Digital, shared her excitement: “As fans of simulation games of yore that Sintopia takes influences from, it was an easy decision for Team17 to partner with Piraknights! The developers’ core values are ones that we wish to work with on a daily basis, and we’re excited to show off what an impressive game this small team has created.”
On the flip side, Eric Le Ru, Founder of Piraknights Games, expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re honoured to have Team17 at our side to help bring our game’s vision to its full potential! It’s going to be an exciting ride to Hell and back!”
A fresh take on God games
If you’ve ever fancied yourself a bit of a deity with a penchant for the darker side, Sintopia is right up your alley. The game blends elements of builder and God simulation genres, wrapped up in an asymmetrical loop that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging. The OVERWORLD influence adds a strategic layer, as your actions (or inactions) directly affect the behaviour of the chickpea civilisation above.
The quirky concept of overseeing a world of chickpea people adds a dash of humour to the otherwise dark theme. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to manage Hell’s bureaucracy and mould the underworld to their liking?
Why this partnership matters
The collaboration between Piraknights Games and Team17 Digital is a match made in… well, perhaps not heaven, but you get the idea. Team17 has a strong track record of supporting innovative indie titles, and their backing of Sintopia is a promising sign. Their shared values and vision for the game suggest we’re in for a treat when the final product hits our screens.
While no release date has been announced yet, Sintopia is already shaping up to be a must-play for fans of simulation and strategy games. With its unique premise, engaging gameplay mechanics, and the combined talents of Piraknights Games and Team17 Digital, it’s definitely one to watch.
So, ready to take on the role of Hell’s top dog? Keep an eye out for more updates on Sintopia, and start practising your best evil laugh—you’ll need it.
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