Cozy City Builder ‘Overthrown’ Shares New Screenshots [EXCLUSIVE]

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Cozy City Builder 'Overthrown' Shares New Screenshots [EXCLUSIVE]

Key Takeaways

  • Cozy city builder Overthrown has shared new gameplay screenshots ahead of its early access release.
  • The game is scheduled to reach the Xbox Series X/S and PC on December 5. Overthrown will also be a day-one release on PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate.
  • An Overthrown PS5 port will be released following the conclusion of its early access phase, which is planned to run for around a year.

As a seasoned gamer with over three decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen city builders come and go, but Overthrown has certainly piqued my interest! The third-person perspective twist is a refreshing take on the genre that I haven’t seen in quite some time. It’s always exciting to see developers pushing boundaries and trying new things.

Game Rant is ready to unveil a sneak peek of the upcoming title, “Overthrown“, a city-building game that boasts extensive cooperative play options and unique spins on the genre. This intriguing game is projected for release on PC and Xbox consoles around early December 2024.

The new release from indie developer Brimstone is called “Overthrown”. They are the creators of the 2016 jousting game, “Lance A Lot”, and the 2018 online shooter, “Banzai Royale”. This upcoming title will launch on December 5 in the Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview programs.

Prior to its release, Maximum Entertainment has unveiled some fresh screenshots of the upcoming game “Overthrown”. Game Rant is privileged to be the first to showcase these. The images not only provide another glimpse of the game’s vibrant graphics, but they also highlight a unique aspect: “Overthrown” is a city-building game predominantly played in third-person view. While this concept isn’t entirely new—Natsume’s “Metropolismania” used a similar approach back in 2001, and others had done so before—it’s relatively rare nowadays, which could potentially give “Overthrown” an edge over its numerous competitors.

New Overthrown Gameplay Screenshots

In contrast to focusing solely on an overhead perspective, the game Overthrown invites players to experience the life of a queen who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. This could involve tasks such as cutting down trees, constructing infrastructure, or protecting townsfolk from ruthless bandits and dangerous mutants. The game will also feature traditional action-adventure elements, showcased by the queen’s capacity to run over water and use her weapons with speed and style reminiscent of anime. Post-action, players can revert to city management and construction. For those who prefer, a bird’s-eye camera view will also be available as an option.

According to Brimstone’s announcement, the game “Overthrown” is intended to stay in early access for approximately a year, potentially leading to a complete release as late as 2025. During this period, the studio intends to leverage early access feedback from players to refine their upcoming city builder. Initially, the launch version of “Overthrown” will offer single-player and online multiplayer co-op for up to six players. Additionally, it will include seasonal updates, each with distinct challenges, benefits, and visuals.

Starting December 5, you can start playing the early access version of the city builder on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. The game, titled Overthrown, will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, accessible through both PC Game Pass and the Ultimate tier of Microsoft’s subscription service. Unfortunately, due to Sony’s policies, Overthrown won’t be playable on PlayStation during this development phase. But, rest assured, it is planned to release on PS5 eventually.

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2024-11-28 18:03