**The Battle of Polytopia** is a turn-based civilization strategy game developed by Midjiwan AB and released on August 4, 2020. Set in the unique and quirky world of the Square, it features a diverse range of tribes and strategic gameplay elements.
### **Game Overview**
In **The Battle of Polytopia**, players lead one of 15 tribes on the flat, square-shaped planet of the Polytopians. Each tribe has distinct traits and cultural aspects, influencing their approach to building and expanding their civilizations. The game blends exploration, warfare, farming, and technology research, offering a varied and engaging strategy experience.
### **Gameplay**
– **Tribes and Their Characteristics**: Players can choose from 15 tribes, each with unique attributes and playstyles. Examples include:
– **Xin-Xi**: Traditionalists known for their caution but adventurous spirit.
– **Hoodrick**: Nature-loving archers famous for their mushroom-based baked goods.
– **Bardur**: Tavern enthusiasts with a taste for Ullefurgh, a peculiar drink.
Beware of the **Vengir**, fierce warriors with a penchant for pillaging and vacationing in the misty Kithkga Boneyards.
– **Turn-Based Strategy**: The game involves turn-based mechanics where players manage their tribe’s expansion and development through exploration, building, and conflict with other tribes.
– **4X Gameplay**: Engage in eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate gameplay elements, balancing exploration, territorial expansion, resource management, and combat.
– **Game Modes**: Choose from three game modes:
– **Perfection**: Focus on achieving the highest score possible.
– **Domination**: Conquer and eliminate other tribes.
– **Creative**: Enjoy a sandbox mode with fewer restrictions.
– **Multiplayer**: Compete or cooperate with up to twelve players in online multiplayer, with matchmaking options available.
– **Auto-Generated Maps**: Each game features a new, randomly generated map for a fresh experience every time.
– **Configurable Map Types**: Customize the map to suit your playstyle with options like Dryland, Lake, Continents, Archipelago, and Water World.
– **Leaderboards**: Track your progress and see how your civilization stacks up against others on global leaderboards.
### **Key Features**
– Turn-based civilization strategy with a unique, humorous setting.
– Play as one of 15 tribes, each with distinct characteristics.
– Engage in exploration, building, warfare, and technology research.
– Enjoy single-player or online multiplayer for up to twelve players.
– Auto-generated maps and configurable map types for varied gameplay.
– Online leaderboards to showcase your civilization-building skills.
– Three distinct game modes for diverse gameplay experiences.
### **System Requirements**
**Minimal Requirements:**
– **Operating System:** Windows XP SP2 or later
– **Processor:** Dual Core 2.0 GHz
– **Graphics:** 128 MB Video Memory
– **Memory:** 1 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 160 MB available space
**Recommended Requirements:**
– **Operating System:** Windows 10
– **Processor:** Dual Core 3.0 GHz
– **Graphics:** 256 MB Video Memory
– **Memory:** 2 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 160 MB available space
**The Battle of Polytopia** offers a compelling strategy experience with its unique setting, diverse tribes, and engaging gameplay modes. Whether playing solo or with friends, it provides a fresh and entertaining take on the 4X strategy genre.
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