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Banished

PC
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Release Date: February 18, 2014

Strategy, Economic, RTS, Survival, Indie Games, City Builder, Singleplayer

Banished is a real-time economical strategy game, the first one developed by Luke Hodorowicz, the founder of the independent studio Shining Rock Software LLC. The player controls a small group of people exiled from their home country, who are trying to settle down in a new place and create the foundations of a powerful kingdom. The task calls, first and foremost, for ensuring the survival of a small society, and then managing its development.

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Banished for PC is a strategy game developed by a team at Shining Rock Software, in which the player's task is to manage a small village. Mechanics of the game are much more cruel than in other productions of this genre, and our village is constantly threatened by hunger, disease, dehydration, natural disasters or drought.

Plot

The game starts with the player taking command of a small group of people cast away from their hometown. After a long journey to uncharted lands, they finally find a place suitable for settlement. Their only resources are their clothes and a few cars with basic raw materials. Our first task is to ensure that this small population remains alive. Once that it is accomplished, then we can take steps to transform this small community into a powerful nation.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Age restrictions: none

Features

Banished Game Guide
Guide

Last update: April 1, 2014

Banished Game Guide

The strategy guide for Banished is a complete guide for the medieval game by Shining Rock Studios. You'll find advice on real and harmonious functioning of a village you create here.

Banished Game Guide
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System Requirements

System Requirements for Banished Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core i5 2.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), 250 MB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista(SP1)/7(SP1)/8.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Banished Video Game.

90%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (42,645)

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The main pros of the game

  • Challenging Gameplay: Many users appreciate the game's difficulty and the need for careful resource management, which adds depth and engagement to the experience.
  • Modding Community: The active modding community enhances the game significantly, adding new buildings, resources, and features that improve replayability.
  • Relaxing Atmosphere: The game's music and overall ambiance create a calming experience, making it enjoyable for players looking for a less stressful game.
  • Replayability: Players find the game engaging enough to return to it repeatedly, often noting that it can keep them occupied for hours.
  • Simplicity and Creativity: Users enjoy the straightforward mechanics that allow for creative building and tinkering with town systems.

The main cons of the game

  • Brutal Learning Curve: New players often find the initial learning phase difficult, with many dying early due to mismanagement.
  • Limited Base Features: Without mods, the game can feel sparse, lacking variety in buildings and resources, which can lead to stagnation once a stable economy is established.
  • UI and Intuitiveness Issues: Some players criticize the user interface for being unintuitive and the overall mechanics for not being well thought out.
  • Random Map Generation: The randomness of maps can lead to unplayable scenarios, which frustrates some players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Depth in Mechanics: Users express a desire for deeper gameplay mechanics, such as advanced technology trees or a more robust progression system.
  • Variety in Challenges: Some players wish for additional challenges or events (like invasions or disasters) to keep the gameplay dynamic.
  • Improved Resource Management Systems: There are calls for better clarity and management options regarding food production, storage, and trading systems.
  • Updates and Support: Many users note a lack of updates or new content from the developers, which could enhance the game's longevity and appeal.

Summary

  • Overall, "Banished" is seen as a classic city-building game that has had a lasting impact on the genre, particularly due to its challenging gameplay and modding capabilities, despite some criticisms regarding its simplicity and lack of features without mods.

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