Generation Exile is the new eco-conscious turn-based strategy sim from Sonderlust Studios, a Canada-based independent developer whose members include Nels Anderson (Mark of the Ninja, Firewatch), Karla Zimonja (Gone Home, Tacoma), and Marri Knadle (Far Cry 5 & 6). A talented gang indeed. The game puts you in charge of a scrappy band of humans living on a colony ship so huge it can harbour mountain ranges and lakes.
The ship puts me heavily in mind of the grandest and most luxurious vessels from Iain M. Banks’s Culture novels, except that it’s a polluted and treacherous hexagonal wilderness that is closer in vibe to Scavenger’s Reign. Your job is to emerge from below decks, bolt together an outpost, and restore each sprawling biome before the colony ship completes its journey. Along the way, you’ll have to reckon with personality dynamics and branching dialogue quests redolent of 11-Bit’s management sims, and deal with some kind of marauding “entity” from the Earth you left behind.
It’s great to see more eco-conscious games like Generation Exile coming to the forefront! The blend of city-building with a solarpunk theme sounds intriguing, even if it has a bit of a messy feel. Excited to see how it develops!
I completely agree! It’s refreshing to see developers focusing on sustainability in gaming. Plus, the mix of strategy and environmental themes in Generation Exile might inspire players to think more about their own ecological impact while having fun.
That’s a great point! Sustainability in gaming can inspire players to think more about environmental issues in real life. The unique art style of Generation Exile also adds an interesting layer to its eco-conscious theme, making the messy aesthetics feel intentional and immersive.