Endzone: A World Apart
| Endzone: A World Apart | |
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| Developer | Gentlymad Studios |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Composer | Jonas Albrecht |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
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| Genre | City-building |
| Mode | Single-player |
Endzone: A World Apart is a city-building game developed by Gentlymad Studios. Players control a post-apocalyptic settlement that struggles to survive in an irradiated land. A sequel, Endzone 2, was released in 2025.[4]
Gameplay
[edit]After a nuclear disaster, the survivors retreat to underground shelters, where they live for generations. Players control a settlement established by the former inhabitants of one of these shelters. Players need to acquire food and water while dealing with radiation and destructive dust storms.[5]
Development
[edit]Endzone was developed in Germany.[6] Gentlymad were influenced by Anno 1800, Banished, and Frostpunk.[7] The game entered early access in April 2020[5] and was released in March 2021.[8] Under the subtitle Survivor Edition, it was ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S in May 2022.[6] Two DLCs have been released: "Prosperity", which adds luxury resources, and "Distant Places", which adds additional exploration options.[9] The Survivor Edition includes the "Prosperity" DLC.[6]
Reception
[edit]The PC version of the game received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[10] Reviewing the game while in early access, Jonathan Bolding of PC Gamer said that the game's difficulty distinguishes it from other city-building games.[5] Rob Zacny of Vice recommended the game to people who enjoy micromanagement. He praised the game's balanced survival mechanics, which allow colonies to thrive but are a constant, deadly threat.[11] In a review for Gamepressure, Alexander Eriksen rated it 8/10 stars and wrote, "Sound design, user experience, and gameplay all just flow and make for an enjoyable, if a bit laidback, experience."[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Radiation Update | Available now!". Steam. 2020-07-28. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Moreno, Jim (2021-02-01). "Endzone Announces March 2021 Release Date With Collect & Explore Update". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Endzone: A World Apart Survivor Edition coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 19". Gematsu. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (8 July 2025). "Endzone 2 launches July 24". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- 1 2 3 Bolding, Jonathan (2020-04-26). "Post-apocalyptic city builder Endzone: A World Apart stands out through difficulty". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- 1 2 3 Jakobs, Benjamin (2022-05-19). "Endzone A World Apart: Kämpft jetzt auch auf PS5 und Xbox Series X/S ums Überleben". Eurogamer (in German). Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Ginkel, Ginkel (2021-04-30). "Endzone-Entwickler Daniel Denne: "Der Plan, wie es weitergeht, wächst gerade"". Die Rheinpfalz (in German). Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Smith, Graham (2021-04-15). "Endzone: A World Apart is a post-apocalyptic citybuilder out, uh, last month". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Schütz, Felix (2022-05-19). "Endzone im Test: Postnuklearer Überlebenskampf - Jetzt auch für Konsolen! (Update)". PC Games (in German). Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ "Endzone: A World Apart". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Zacny, Rob (2021-04-06). "'Endzone' Sticks to the Practical Details of Post-Apocalyptic City-Building". Vice. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Eriksen, Alexander (2021-03-28). "Endzone A World Apart Review - It's the End of the World and I Feel Fine". Gamepressure. Archived from the original on 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2022-10-22.