This War of Mine

This War Of Mine Isn't A Game You Win, It's One You Survive

by Mike Futter on Sep 05, 2014 at 06:24 AM

At GDC, we had a chance to check out 11-bit's This War of Mine, which brings new perspective to life in a warzone. We're used to playing as the heroic soldier, mowing down countless, faceless enemies. This War of Mine puts us in control of the powerless refugees.

Since GDC, 11-bit has refined some of the game to reinforce the theme. In previous builds, you could get rewards for evil acts like stealing. The team has removed those incentives, and put in detrimental effects that take a mental toll on the survivors in your group.

This War of Mine keeps resource management at the center, and you'll need to manage your food, medicine, and crafting materials to keep everyone under your care whole. Knowing who to give a precious bed to overnight, whether to give food to a passing stranger (who may then join your group), and which location to scavenge at night are all smaller decisions that add up quickly.