August 21st, 2008

Settlers, Reloaded!

Do you miss Settlers? I am not talking about a TV series, but you're close with that one. It's a game series, and if you missed it until now, you may want to grab one of those games in the Settlers series...or get to the World of Zellians! This is a whole new game that was just announced by Gameinvest, and I think going from Settlers to it could be a very interesting transition, but starting with it and then checking out the Settlers series could also be a very pleasant gaming experience. Anyway, let's see what's the catch with World of Zellians, shall we?

Yesterday, Gameinvest announced that "is creating a beautiful and expansive world for multiple platforms this fall with World of Zellians." Expected to become available for Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, this game is "a strategic life simulation game where players must create, manage and grow a prosperous new civilization while caring for the well being of the community." As you can see in the screenshot above, the cartoonish graphics could either send you into the "game for kids, I'll pass" gang, or help you enjoy better a game that tries to stand out of the crowd.

According to Gameinvest founder and CEO Paulo Gomes, "The concept of creating a balanced society in World of Zellians is truly engaging and challenging, and we are designing this experience to be fun and accessible for all audiences – from casual to core gamers. As the ruler of this society, players will be responsible for developing the community as well as providing a positive influence in the world – creating a very challenging and interactive gaming experience."

Apart from taking care of the daily needs of the Zellian society, you'll also be in charge of protecting your citizens from the evil god called Zorm, providing a positive force to bring hope and happiness, and gain areas of influence that are controlled by Zorm's darkness and fear. Interesting enough? Well, the screenshots look nice, and the fact that we'll get this game on all platforms it's also a plus, but until we'll get our hands on it, there's plenty of time to enjoy Settlers...or dream about a better Zellian world!