#Paradox Arc set to publish Aztec metropolis builder Tlatoani: Aztec Cities – Destructoid
The publishing wing of Paradox Interactive, often called Paradox Arc, has introduced the subsequent title it will likely be publishing as Tlatoani: Aztec Cities. Developed by Perspective Video games and Bellwood Studio, Tlatoani places gamers within the footwear of an historic Aztec ruler entrusted with constructing and rising a humble settlement right into a sprawling multi-city-state empire.
Primarily based on the trailer, I’m getting some severe modern-day Pharaoh and Caesar 3 vibes from Tlatoani: Aztec Cities, and I’m all for it. I dumped numerous hours into each after I was youthful, making an attempt to construct the right historic metropolis. Tlatoani options hand-drawn 2D graphics supposed to particularly pay homage to such traditional titles within the style. Gamers will tackle the position of an Aztec ruler tasked with progressing a humble settlement right into a thriving empire, striving to turn into Tlaltoani, a historic time period for a ruler in historic Aztec instances.
Beginning with only a single metropolis, Tlatoani lets you ultimately develop to a number of city-states to supervise your complete Aztec empire. Alongside the best way, you’ll want to verify the wants of your individuals are met together with their duties, faiths, moods, and even day by day routings. As Tlatoani you’ll produce dozens of products and assets whereas managing your empire’s financial system, navy, and non secular undertakings. As your empire, you’ll construct temples for the Aztec gods, unfold your affect to different city-states within the Mesoamerica area, and even maintain festivals and honor historic Aztec traditions.
Tlatoani is coming at an ideal time for me, as I lately loved a roughly 3.5 hour podcast between podcast host Lex Fridman and Historical America Archaeologist Ed Barnhart. I’ve all the time been a fan of Mesoamerica historical past, and this podcast solely amplified it. I’m excited to attempt to construct my very own Aztec empire so I’m trying ahead to seeing the precise freedom we now have to take action in Tlatoani.
Tlatoani: Aztec Cities is about to launch in Early Entry on Steam this Halloween on October 31, 2024. In the event you’re taken with checking it out earlier than then, a Tlatoani: Prologue demo is offered now and will likely be part of the Steam Subsequent Fest which begins on October 14, 2024.
