Whiskerwood: Imagine if Disney’s magical storytelling collided with the world of city-building games—whimsical charm with strategic depth. Hooded Horse, the publisher behind the successful Manor Lords, has unveiled its latest treat: Whiskerwood! This enchanting new game immerses players in colonies of industrious mice, all under the iron paw of their feline overlords.
In Whiskerwood, players are tasked with constructing towering cities, managing bustling mouse colonies, and exploring new territories, all while appeasing their cat overlords. Think of it as a delightful blend of Don Bluth’s *An American Tail* meets Disney’s *The Aristocats*, with a sprinkle of feudalistic pressures. The mice must ship resources from their offshore colonies back to the cats’ motherland, ensuring all shipments meet feline satisfaction—or face the wrath of their daunting feline henchmen.
Developer Minakata Dynamics, known for their acclaimed train RTS game Railgrade, has crafted Whiskerwood with a distinct look and intricate mechanics. Players will engage in colony and automation simulation akin to titles like *Rimworld* and *Oxygen Not Included*. Limited space on these islands pushes players to think vertically, building up or tunneling down to maximize the use of land.
Expect detailed production lines, or “rat’s nests,” as the developers might suggest, with over 40 commodities to gather, manufacture, or trade. Terraforming, agriculture, and even seafaring add to the complexity, while unique worker skills and needs, assorted factions for trading, and advancing technologies keep the gameplay dynamic and engaging. Whiskerwood’s theme and presentation promise to make it stand out, even in the already niche genre of rodent colony simulators.
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Source: Austin Wood
