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New Cycle

New Cycle

PC
Early Access

Release Date: January 18, 2024 Early Access

Singleplayer

New Cycle is a city builder with survival elements inspired by Frostpunk and Anno. We play as the leader of a settlement, trying to survive after an apocalyptic disaster that destroyed the world's technology and turned the Earth inhospitable.

8.0

Steam

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New Cycle is a cross between a real-time economic sim and a survival game inspired by Anno series. It's the debut game of Core Engage and was published by Daedalic Entertainment.

Plot

Just like Frostpunk, New Cycle tasks us with leading a dieselpunk settlement in a nearly inhospitable world, 43 years after the fall of human civilization, which came to be due to a solar flare. We must reunite humanity and help it reclaim the meaning of life, to ensure its survival and the survival of all life on Earth.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Core Engage

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Age restrictions: 12+

Features

News

New Cycle gets a new look with Unity 6. Changes are coming for the survival city builder, available in early access

New Cycle gets a new look with Unity 6. Changes are coming for the survival city builder, available in early access

New Cycle will soon undergo major modifications. Old players should be back in the game and new players now have a great excuse to start playing. Developers have ported the game to Unity 6 and are now redeg some parts of the UI. The plans also include expanding the gameplay with new mechanics.

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Zbigniew Woznicki

January 29, 2025

New Cycle gets a new look with Unity 6. Changes are coming for the survival city builder, available in early access
Frostpunk and Anno-Inspired Survival City Builder New Cycle Releases Today

Frostpunk and Anno-Inspired Survival City Builder New Cycle Releases Today

In a few hours, New Cycle, dieselpunk-styled citybuilder strategy, will release on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

January 18, 2024

Frostpunk and Anno-Inspired Survival City Builder New Cycle Releases Today
12-minute Gameplay From New Cycle, Promising Post-apo City Builder

12-minute Gameplay From New Cycle, Promising Post-apo City Builder

Core Engage studio showed us in a long footage what the gameplay of New Cycle looks like. This post-apocalyptic city builder will soon hit early access on Steam.

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Maciej Gaffke

January 12, 2024

12-minute Gameplay From New Cycle, Promising Post-apo City Builder
New Cycle Wants You to Build a Metropolis “Beyond Survival”

New Cycle Wants You to Build a Metropolis “Beyond Survival”

A new title addressed to fans of survival city-builders games will release early next year on January 18th 2024. This is the debut of an ambitious studio that wants to try and shake the genre up.

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Konrad Sarzynski

December 1, 2023

New Cycle Wants You to Build a Metropolis “Beyond Survival”

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System Requirements

System Requirements for New Cycle Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-4590 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 280 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-7400 3.0 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 5700 XT or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for New Cycle Video Game.

80%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (2,163)

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The main pros of the game

  • Atmosphere and Graphics: The game features stunning visuals that effectively create a post-apocalyptic ambiance, enhancing immersion.
  • Soundtrack: The music is well-composed and matches the game's theme, contributing to the overall experience.
  • Intuitive UI: s appreciate the easy-to-navigate interface, which simplifies gameplay.
  • Core Mechanics: The fundamental gameplay mechanics are easy to understand, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering depth for experienced players.
  • Performance: Many players noted that the game runs smoothly without significant lag or crashes, even on lower-end hardware.
  • Engaging Gameplay: The city-building and resource management elements provide a satisfying gameplay loop, keeping players engaged.
  • Learning Curve: The game introduces concepts gradually, allowing players to adapt and learn as they progress.

The main cons of the game

  • Unfinished State: Many reviews highlight that the game feels incomplete, with core mechanics needing more tuning and balancing.
  • Gameplay Balance Issues: s reported fluctuating food and power production, leading to shortages and frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Bugs and Glitches: Several players encountered visual bugs and technical issues, which detracted from immersion.
  • Limited Replayability: Some s expressed that the game lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a while.
  • Ineffective Logistics: Players criticized the transport systems (trains and trucks) as being mostly cosmetic and not functional, leading to logistical challenges.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Improved Electricity Management: Many players requested a rework of the electricity system to make it more intuitive and manageable.
  • More Complex Tech Tree: s desire a more engaging and less linear tech tree, with more meaningful choices and consequences.
  • Enhanced Trading System: The trading mechanics were seen as lacking depth and variety, with players wanting more options and a currency system.
  • Mass Management Tools: Suggestions for mass upgrade and demolish tools to streamline gameplay were frequently mentioned.
  • Detailed Metrics: Players expressed a need for clearer indicators regarding population needs (e.g., exact numbers of homeless citizens) and resource requirements.
  • Expanded Gameplay Scenarios: s requested more dynamic events and challenges to make the game feel less static and more engaging.

Summary

  • Overall, while "New Cycle" shows potential with its engaging mechanics and atmosphere, many players feel it requires significant improvements and additional content to reach its full potential.

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