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The heroes of this tale are seven dwarves who might be short and sturdy, but they are ready to create a new colony in a world that is full of ancient legends, monsters and gods. The dwarves are fond of drink, but also ingenious, so they will face great evils, craft amazing artifacts and create a citadel. All that is what you can expect in Dwarf Fortress, a cult-classic video game that has been a popular one for almost 20 years now.
Now that the game has been released on steam, it brings with it a ton of quality-of-life improvements and top-notch graphics that only enhance it for the next generation.
New paint
The new coat of paint that Dwarf Fortress delivers comes with whistling cavern winds, tavern chatter and nature noises that give you a sense of the place. There is also a soundtrack that comprises of classical guitar, which works quite well with the legacy. In fact, it also includes singing in the dwarven language used in the game, which is a nice touch.
The best part of the Steam version of the Dwarf Fortress is the upgrades it makes to the controls because now you can use a full-fledged graphical interface, mouse as well as the setting menu. This makes things extremely convenient, whether it is adjusting difficulty, or even basic interactions.
Dwarf meets World
While there have been a ton of improvements, there is one thing that remains constant; Dwarf Fortress is still quite complex. There are tutorials that teach how to play, but they cannot come close to what you actually learn when you go on the adventure yourself. This means that you are going to need some patience when you play the game.
It should be noted that you will not be able to control your dwarves directly, as you function as the central planner. You will be responsible for getting labor permissions, direct production and create blueprints of their construction, but the pace of the work depends on the dwarves. They could be eating, sleeping, or just listening to a story.
The dwarves have their own memories, skills, physical traits and relationships, so you cannot make them do anything and this adds to the complexity.
Reading
Another thing that the game seems to be unapologetic about is how much reading has to be done, since there is a lot of it. Dwarf Fortress generates tales that are worth entire novels and the thoughts of the dwarves are also involved. While the graphics are undoubtedly helpful, you still need to read a lot because there are descriptions of objects, combat, people and more.You will find the stories everywhere on Dwarf Fortress and it can also add an interesting element for those who enjoy them.
The Verdict
The Dwarf Fortress is undeniably a beautiful and vast game, but you should remember that it has a lot going on and this may make it a bit complex. But, you will not run short of fascinating things and this is what makes the game extremely interesting for everyone.
