Release Date: October 17, 2018
A strategy game set in a science-fiction world in which we supervise an extraterrestrial colony. It has been developed by debuting independent studio Ludeon, established by a former employee of Irrational Games, who previously worked on the Bioshock series.
RimWorld for PC is a strategy game about managing an extraterrestrial colony, the debut production of the independent studio Luedon. Its lead designer is Tynan Sylvester, who worked at Irrational Games studio on games such as Bioshock and Bioshock: Infinite.
The story of RimWorld takes place in the distant future, in which humanity colonized countless alien systems. Unfortunately, this did not go together with the invention of a faster-than-light travel system, meaning that every colony is practically isolated and left to their own fate. Players take command over a small group of survivors of a colony space ship that crashed on an uncharted planet. This means we get random passengers, and not trained specialists.
Each character has its own background, which determines how he functions in game. A nobleman, for example, will work like a charm in situations that require negotiation skills, like setting prices for trade, while a scientist will do well in laboratory, but will fail miserably at social interactions. Our ranks are bolstered with personnel we capture in battles, buy from slave traders, or accept as refugees.
During a game we build structures, produce food, gather resources, trade, and develop our colony. Unlike other similar games, RimWorld offers a complex tactical combat system. Characters can, for example, use cover and peek around the corner, and getting then in proper positions on the battlefield is crucial for winning.
One of the most interesting features of the game is a dynamic artificial intelligence system responsible for storytelling. It can analyze the current state of the map and use this information to generate new story arcs, adjusting the drama of the story as needed. It is quite praiseworthy that RimWorld for PC has not one, but three different personalities of AI to choose from. Cassandra Classic will slowly increase tension, progressively throwing more and more drastic difficulties. Phoebe Friendly will try to deliver more relaxing and optimistic game. The last one is called Randy Random, which is an incarnation of chaos and offers the most unpredictable gameplay.
Platforms:
PC Windows October 17, 2018
PlayStation 4 July 29, 2022
Xbox One July 29, 2022
Age restrictions: 12+
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Top downloads for RimWorld Video Game:
trainer RimWorld - v1.0.2059 64Bit +14 Trainer - October 22, 2018
mod RimWorld - Zombie Apocalypse v.1.5 - November 2, 2020
trainer RimWorld - v0.0.250 - v0.0.254 +9 Trainer - November 13, 2013
mod RimWorld - T's Mods v.1.4.2 - December 4, 2017
mod RimWorld - E-Vehicles v.0.2 - December 1, 2014
mod RimWorld - Slavers v.1.01 - March 1, 2015
mod RimWorld - Rimfire v.2.5 - March 12, 2020
trainer RimWorld - v1.2.2753 +7 Trainer (promo) - September 17, 2020
mod RimWorld - Uniform Mod - December 12, 2014
mod RimWorld - Liandri Corp v.1.3 - December 1, 2014
System Requirements for RimWorld Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 384 MB Intel HD 3000 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows XP.
List of Game Expansions for Video Game:
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April 11, 2024
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The fourth expansion for the RimWorld strategy game, introducing horror elements. In RimWorld: Anomaly our colonists encounter a monolith and wake up an ancient being. This leads to plagues of the undead, dealing with cultists and avoiding invisible hunters.
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List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC Ideology April 25, 2023
DLC Biotech October 21, 2022
DLC Royalty July 29, 2022
Game Ratings for RimWorld Video Game.
Hey Poor Player: 4 / 5 by Heather Johnson Yu
RimWorld Console Edition is a fantastic addition to anyone’s game library, regardless of whether or not they’ve played the PC version. When the only criticism of the game is that it doesn’t go on sale very often, you know you have an absolute winner on your hands. I wish I could have seen all the text better without having to scoot so close to my TV, but the fact that it’s my only complaint in an otherwise addicting and enjoyable experience speaks volumes. If you’re looking for a game that breaks expectations in terms of depth and discovery, RimWorld Console Edition will sate that storytelling hunger.
GideonsGaming: by Joseph Pugh
It's entirely worthwhile to learn and navigate the games clunky interface to access the garden of Eden underneath. RimWorld is an experience that is rarely replicated in gaming and one worth every penny that it asks.
PC Gamer: 74 / 100 by Sam Greer
RimWorld thrives when it's at its most unpredictable, never letting you get too comfortable
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