In a galaxy not so far away, a game emerged on Kickstarter that captured the imagination of space enthusiasts and gamers alike. The Crust, published by Crytivo and developed by VEOM Studio, is a simulation-strategy game set in a vast expanse of space. With its ambitious goal of uncovering the secrets of the moon and establishing humanity’s new lunar habitat, The Crust embarked on a journey that took Kickstarter by storm.
Launched in March, The Crust quickly gained traction, surpassing its initial financial goal of $100,000 in just 30 days. The overwhelming support from backers propelled the project to new heights, doubling its target and amassing over $200,000 in funding. Such success not only stretched the game’s goals but also unlocked additional game modes, storylines, and combat systems, much to the delight of eager supporters.
Check out The Crust’s Kickstarter campaign Gameplay Trailer below:
At the heart of The Crust lies a captivating gameplay experience that blends strategic decision-making, exploration, and automation. Players are tasked with managing a lunar colony, facing environmental challenges and scarcity while unraveling the mysteries of the moon’s surface. Elaborate automation and conveyor systems play a crucial role in production and extraction, allowing players to expand and build their settlements efficiently.
The game’s narrative depth, filled with moral dilemmas and intricate plot twists, promises an emotionally engaging experience. Every decision made by players ripples across the cosmos, shaping humanity’s future in space. From managing resources to leading expeditions and influencing Earth’s economy and politics, players are thrust into the role of pioneers forging a new destiny among the stars.
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Key features of The Crust include:
- Building and managing a lunar colony above and below the Moon’s surface, navigating environmental challenges and scarcity.
- Experiencing urgency in a compelling story, making critical decisions for humanity’s survival and lunar exploration.
- Managing intricate resource systems, balancing extraction, processing, and automation for colony sustainability.
- Building a lunar corporation through automation of lunar factories, achieving maximum efficiency in production and research.
- Leading expeditions to uncover lunar mysteries, exploring remote objects, abandoned structures, and unique geological formations.
- Influencing Earth’s economy and politics through resource trading and large-scale investments.
- Assembling and managing a team of experts, leveraging their unique skills to optimize production and research efforts.
- Navigating a tech tree, making strategic choices to balance survival needs and technological advancements.
With a slated release during Q3 of 2024, The Crust promises to revolutionize the space colonization genre and shape the future of gaming. As anticipation builds, backers eagerly await the chance to embark on an epic journey among the stars with The Crust. The game’s Steam page is also live where you can add the game to your wishlist right now or you can also check out the project’s Kickstarter page.
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