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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Developer(s)GSQ Games
Publisher(s)Gamera Games
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Windows
ReleaseNovember 25, 2020
Genre(s)Construction and management simulation, RPG
Mode(s)Single-player

Amazing Cultivation Simulator (了不起的修仙模拟器) is a Chinese indie Wuxia top-down construction and management simulation video game developed by GSQ Games and published by Gamera Games.[1][2] It was initially released to early access in Chinese in 2019[3], was fully released in November 25, 2020[4] and was later localised and released for English speaking consumers in Q4 2021.[5] Being of Xianxia genre, it involves running a Taoist sect and demonstrates Buddhist and Taoist philosophy. Gameplay wise, it draws heavily from the likes of Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress.[6] Originally only available in Chinese in early access, its systems have been described as very complex and in-depth.[7]

The game was released on Steam early access on January 11th 2019, with a full release on November 25th 2020. It incorporates many elements from Chinese mythology, including Wuxia & Xianxia genres, Taoist religious philosophy and Feng shui.[8][1] The goal of the game is to cultivate disciples' Qi in order to defeat legendary creatures and uncover the mysteries. As of May 28 2023 has a Very Positive review score on Steam.[9] In 2023 it was added to Xbox Game Pass.[10]

Setting and Scenarios

The game is set in the fictional Tiancang era. The player's is tasked with rebuilding the "Taiyi sect" after it was attacked, resulting in its master and most of the disciples being lost.[1] The game has tutorial that the player must play the through the prologue stage of in order to unlock the main game. If the player chooses to play through the rest of the tutorials, they will be introduced to a variety of basic mechanics.

The main game that the English localization calls "Classic" is a free play mode where the player can adjust a variety of options to change the difficulty of the game. There is also a creative mode where the player can freely build without the survival mechanics.

Plot

In Amazing Cultivation Simulator, the player takes on the role of the surviving member(s) of the recently destroyed Taiyi sect, attempting to rebuild while taking revenge on its mysterious assailants.[11] Depending on the players actions, they may discover clues about and eventually solve the mystery of their late sect's fate.

Gameplay

The game consists primarily of managing a sect, comparable to a colony in "colony management" video games. The game has a top down, two-dimensional view. Gameplay mechanics include 'cultivating' the sect's disciples, eventually ascending to immortality, balancing Feng shui of rooms and cultivators[11], trading, spreading your influence across the map, fending off invading hostile forces and subjugating powerful monsters.

The game has two save-modes. In addition to normal, "Immortal" acts as Amazing Cultivation Simulator's "hardcore" mode, disabling manual saving and many useful in-game indicators.

Modifications

Players of the Steam published edition are able to install modifications (known as "mods") either through the Steam Workshop or directly from the game's built-in mod management feature, that acts as a middle man between the user and the workshop. Players of the GOG.com published Digital_rights_management-free version can also install mods but must procure and install them manually. The game has an active modding commuity, the majority of which are in Chinese.[12]

Reception

The game has received mixed reviews from critics.[13] The Game recieved a 73/100 on review aggregator Metacritic, indicating "Mixed to average reviews" based on 4 critic reviews.[18] John Krebs of Gamer Nexus rated the game 8.8/10, describing it as bringing "a massive learning curve" that creates "an amazing amount of opportunity and re-playability" and emphasised the discoveries to be made and all around game value in game hours to be played.[14] Jan Slavík of Games.cz rated it 9/10 and summarised it as a "diamond hidden under unappealing skin".[15] Eric Ace of Cubed3 rated it 5/10, citing the game's borrowed mechanics from both Animal Crossing and hardcore strategy as its weakness: "there is very little overlap between those games or gamers".[17]

Revenue

On November 17, 2020, Steven Messner wrote for PCGamer that Amazing Cultivation Simulator had sold over 700,000 copies in China.[5]

The publishers Gamera Games has said "that during it's time in early access when it was only available in China it sold over 700,000 copies."[19]

Downloadable Content

On November 25, 2020, the first downloadable content (DLC), Deep in the Bamboo Forest, was released with the 1.0 update, adding a new location, a playable panda race, new pets, new furniture and a fishing minigame.[4]

On August 31, 2021, the second DLC, Immortal Tales of WuDang, was released with the 1.2 update, adding a new sect, a new cultivation law, new items and new construction options.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Amazing Cultivation Simulator blends Taoist philosophy with Dwarf Fortress". PCGamesN. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  2. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  3. ^ "SIMULATION GAME AMAZING CULTIVATION SIMULATOR RELEASES IN ENGLISH IN Q4 2020". GamingLyfe.com - Gaming News, Esports News, Gaming Community. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ^ a b "The Amazing Cultivation Simulator 1.0 & DLC has released!". Steam (service). November 25, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Messner, Steven (2020-11-17). "Amazing Cultivation Simulator is a Rimworld-style sim has already sold 700,000 copies in China, and now it's getting an English release". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  6. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator blends Taoist philosophy with Dwarf Fortress". PCGamesN. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  7. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator now available in English". Rock Paper Shotgun. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  8. ^ "10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing Amazing Cultivation Simulator". TheGamer. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  9. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  10. ^ "Xbox Game Pass loses another nine games soon, including Aragami 2". TrueAchievements. 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  11. ^ a b "AMAZING CULTIVATION SIMULATOR RELEASES TOMORROW ON STEAM". www.gamasutra.com. 2020-11-24. Archived from the original on Jan 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  12. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator". Steam (service). Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Amazing Cultivation Simulator for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Krebs, John (April 1, 2021). "Amazing Cultivation Simulator". Gamer Nexus. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Slavík, Jan (21 December 2020). "Amazing Cultivation Simulator – recenze obrovsky návykové RPG strategie". Gamez.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  16. ^ Nix, Adam (January 27, 2021). "Amazing Cultivation Simulator". Hooked Gamers. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  17. ^ a b Ace, Eric (March 15, 2021). "Amazing Cultivation Simulator (PC) Review". Cubed3. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  18. ^ "Amazing Cultivation Simulator". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  19. ^ Morton, Lauren (2020-11-30). "RimWorld-like Amazing Cultivation Simulator exits early access with an English translation". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  20. ^ "Immortal Tales of Wudang is available now!". Steam (service). August 31, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.

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