Has anyone played the game yet? It looks interesting and is 25% off on GOG right now ($29.99).
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I've been playing it, though I'm a relative newb (at the genre in general) so am learning as I go. It's definitely still in early release but what I do see is gorgeous. Everyone walking around is actually doing jobs and moving cargo around not just decoration. The camera let's you zoom all the way into the forest to watch your people forage or hunt.
I haven't even got to command my army yet and am excited to try it out.
And the fact it's a passion project by one guy just amazes me.
Is it a strategy game like civilization or a blend of genres?
Closest example that comes to mind are the original Stronghold games.
Only in Manor Lords, combat focused gameplay looks like it'll be a little more optional, with diplomatic tools to avert and dissuade military attacks. And there's a lot more depth to the economy and civilian side of things in Manor Lords than Stronghold had.
Sounds cool! Thanks!
I'd say a blend of combat in Total War with city builders such as Banished. There are elements of 4X as you spread your influence across multiple regions (and if the rulers of those regions have a problem with that then that's where the combat comes in).
Your city planning, economy and production chains aren't just about making money from trading or growing population but also producing the weapons and armor your armies will use in combat. Can't say if that's a new idea or not as I'm new at the genre but all the elements mesh extremely well so far
Settlers, You could also stretch it to ANNO aswell.
The Lords of the Realm 2 had some of these elements as well. I was thinking of mentioning it in my other comment, but figured it might be a little obscure.
Thanks!