Manor Lords, a medieval city-building strategy game, has taken the gaming world by storm. Despite only being launched on April 26, it has become a sensation, with a player peak of 173,178 and selling over one million copies to date. This has made it the second-best seller on Steam’s list.
The game’s low price point of £34.99, on par with Helldivers 2, may have contributed to its massive appeal. It’s currently on a 25% discount, making it an even more attractive option at £26.24. Although in early access, Manor Lords doesn’t look the part, with impressive graphics, detailed animations, and complex gameplay mechanics. It features varying weather and changing seasons, and designing the layout of your settlement looks easy.
In contrast to other games that cost around £70 and might be filled with microtransactions, Manor Lords feels like a comparatively easy, cheap, and complete experience. The single-player nature of the game also makes it accessible to casual players as they can easily play it for a bit and put it back down.
On the game’s subreddit, players are already praising its feature completeness. They appreciate its distinct lack of live services, allowing them to enjoy the game’s early-access version without fear of changes in gameplay.
Looking towards the future, Manor Lords’ developers are already hoping to engage the game’s community to help balance its “overpowered” trading system. This is hopeful news for gamers who are happy to invest their time and money in a game that promises an immersive and enjoyable experience
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