Conan
A new Conan game has been announced and this one is going to bring in more of a strategy feel as Conan Unconquered brings on more of the RTS
I know I have been waiting for another Conan title to release out there to bring me back into the fun mix of the world and universe that was created with the IP. Sure, there has been Exiles from Funcom as of late, but that title never truly caught my eye as the style is not my normal play style. Something I have been waiting for is another true RTS and now it looks like one of the masters of it, Petroglyph Games, will be bringing us a new on set in this universe. I am glad to say that we now have the announcement of Conan Unconquered coming to us around Q2 of 2019 for the PC. At least as the Steam page dictates.
What we have to look at, mainly, is a cinematic trailer for Conan Unconquered, but it is a strategy game that will have us building up strongholds and managing resources as we defend against waves of savage hordes and monsters out there. All of which pulled from the source materials or made just for this game. Also coming to Conan Unconquered is the fact that we can play it co-op where multiple players run the same base. How that will flow correctly, I am not sure but I have a feeling that it will be done well given Petroglyph's history. We will see when we actually get a bit of gameplay to look at for the game.
Conan Unconquered — Cinematic Announcement
Conan Unconquered is the first-ever strategy game set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Published by Funcom and developed by the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph.
Build your stronghold and assemble an unconquerable army to survive the savage hordes.
Conan Unconquered is a strategy game set in the barbaric world of Conan the Barbarian where you must build your stronghold and assemble an unconquerable army to survive the savage hordes of Hyboria. Wave after wave of increasingly more difficult enemies will rush at your gates and you will need to manage resources, research new technologies to advance your defenses, and recruit an ever-growing army if you are to save survive utter destruction.
You can choose to play the game entirely alone in single-player, but Conan Unconquered can also be enjoyed in full two-player co-op allowing for a truly unique, shared multiplayer experience. Players share a base, but both can freely construct new buildings and amass an army to reach their common goal.
Similar to games such as They Are Billions, the enemy hordes will keep coming at you and how long you can resist the invasion depends entirely on your ability to build your stronghold and lead your army. Gameplay is real-time, but you can also pause at any time to issue commands and start construction of new buildings. Battles will be bloody and savage with players having to deal with anything from fires raging through their stronghold to piles of corpses spreading death and disease.
The savage horde is at your gates. Will you fall or will you remain unconquered?
STAND AGAINST THE HORDE
Battle wave after wave of increasingly more difficult enemies coming to destroy your stronghold, from lowly footmen to experienced elites and mighty siege weapons. Giant snakes and scorpions, spearmen, necromancers, and flying demons will arrive in vast numbers to see your home burn to the ground.
BUILD AN UNCONQUERABLE STRONGHOLD
Manage resources such as food, gold, wood, and iron to fuel your expanding stronghold. Construct a variety of different buildings from housing to temples and military barracks. Build defensive walls around your stronghold and equip them with traps such as oil cauldrons to keep attackers at bay.
TWO-PLAYER CO-OP MULTIPLAYER
Play together online and build a shared stronghold while fending off the enemy hordes. Both players can build structures freely, and research upgrades, walls, and structures are all shared allowing for a truly unique and cooperative multiplayer experience.
UNLOCK LEGENDARY HEROES
Heroes are incredibly powerful units that can greatly influence the outcome of battles. These heroes, including Conan himself, possess special abilities and you can equip them with unique artifacts that you find as you explore the world.
ASSEMBLE AN UNCONQUERABLE ARMY
You may start out with only a few foot soldiers, but before long you will have amassed an epic army of heavy cavalry, sorcerers, and more, ready at your command. Train units and keep them fed and paid to see their power grow and become truly unconquerable.
SURVIVE DISEASE, FIRE, AND DEATH
The world of Conan the Barbarian is one of blood, battle, and savagery. As your soldiers and those of your enemy die on the battlefield, their bodies will be left to rot and spread disease that can quickly turn the tide of war. Of course, a necromancer might be able to turn that to their advantage.
EXPLORE THE ENVIRONMENT
Randomly generated maps allow for infinite re-playability and each map holds vast opportunities for players that dare to explore beyond their stronghold. Discover ruins hiding great treasures, but beware: these are often protected by massive guardians that you need to bring down to claim your loot.
CALL UPON THE GODS
Build a temple and dedicate your stronghold to Mitra. Summon their massive avatar that towers above the battlefield and crushes your enemies in its footsteps.
Did you expect to hear about an RTS version of the Conan IP or is this a great surprise? How do you think that the multiplayer will work with multiple players controlling the same base? Do you like the fact that the bodies will be left behind to cause disease or other hordes for necromancers? Let us know what is on your mind and then discuss in the comments. Once I am able to dig up more for Conan Unconquered, I will share it all here. All you have to do is keep coming back and you will be able to keep as updated as possible.
