RimWorld
Steam Description:
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Episode Summary:
RimWorld - A Crazy Sci-Fi Colony Sim
In this section, the hosts discuss their recent experiences with the game Call of Duty: Warzone and other games like Celeste and Rayman Legends. They also express their gratitude towards the listeners for the positive feedback and encourage them to reach out on Twitter.
Managing Colonists and Their Interactions in RimWorld
The game RimWorld features a complex system of needs and traits for each colonist, making their behavior and interactions unique and unpredictable. Colonists can have specific backgrounds, such as being a former farmer or a mafia boss, which influences their skills and preferences. These traits and backgrounds create interesting and sometimes humorous situations within the colony. The goal of the game is not just to reach the hidden spaceship for escape, but to experience the stories and events that unfold along the way. The game also presents various challenges, such as raids and random events, which further contribute to the development of unique narratives. The importance of colonists as a resource in the game is highlighted, as losing a colonist can significantly impact gameplay. Additionally, players have the option to capture and recruit prisoners, harvest their organs, or even turn them into slaves, although these actions may have consequences on the relationships between colonists and the overall colony dynamics.
The Community's Love for RimWorld
The community loves RimWorld for its endless possibilities, immersive storytelling, and the ability to customize the game through mods. Players have sunk thousands of hours into the game, sharing stories of heroic pet raccoons, organ harvesting, and overcoming adversity. The modding community is praised for adding even more replay value to an already addictive game. With a 98% positive review rate on Steam, RimWorld has captured the hearts of simulation game enthusiasts.
The ranking and opinions of the hosts on RimWorld
The hosts discuss their opinions on RimWorld, with one host choosing to "murder" the game due to not enjoying simulation games, while the other two hosts choose to "marry" and highly praise the game. They discuss the game's multiplayer aspects and conclude that it is worth the price. They then rank RimWorld at number four on their leaderboard, below Apex, Rocket League, and Rust, but above GTFO and Sea of Thieves. The hosts wrap up the episode and express their gratitude for the support they have received from the community. They tease the next episode, which will cover Halo: Reach.
Key Points Covered
1. RimWorld - A Crazy Sci-Fi Colony Sim
2. Managing Colonists and Their Interactions in RimWorld
3. The Community's Love for RimWorld
4. The ranking and opinions of the hosts on RimWorld
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Marry
Josh - Murder
Todd - Marry