city builder

What would happen if you combined city-building gameplay with horror elements and a dash of humor? Join us on the Gaming Blender as we tackle a listener's challenge and brainstorm our own unique game concept. We'll navigate the post-apocalyptic world of city planning, mutated creatures, and the delicate balance between comedy and tragedy. Will we end up with a game that will make you laugh, cry, or both? Tune in to find out!

Along the way, we also discuss the upcoming Xbox releases, including the highly anticipated Fable game, and explore the idea of Xbox having a cult following. Reminisce with us about the last game we both managed to finish, 2018's God of War, and hear our thoughts on the current state of gaming. Don't miss this epic episode of Gaming Blender, packed with imagination, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs!

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Happy New Year to all. Scott and Matt are back for 2023 with a wonderful Real Time Strategy episode that sprinkles in a little Dark Souls, a little Ubisoft and just enough Dwarves to make a quality City Builder.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review Little Cities! A new virtual reality (VR) city building game on the official Oculus Quest store made by developers Purple Yonder and published by nDreams. This is a great game for city builder fans and people new to the genre. With simple but addictive gameplay, playful graphics, and fun music, this game has "feel good" written all over it. Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

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Little Cities Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4988470131168299/

Store Description:

The cozy city creator

Put on your headset and escape to the charming world of Little Cities, the cozy VR city building simulation game.

Create your own little city and lean in to watch it come to life. See residents move in and populate your island as it grows from a humble village to a bustling metropolis. Design the layout, strategically plot amenities, and make a perfect city where your citizens love to live. Easy to pick up and play but with lots to discover, Little Cities makes your biggest creations possible!

● A relaxing VR game with exquisitely composed music, charming island setting & accessible gameplay.
● Draw out roads, plot out houses and watch your residents move in. Keep your city happy and you’ll see your creation thrive!
● Comfortably move around and lean into your diorama cities, whether roomscale, standing or seated. View the world you created up close and watch your city come to life.
● Intuitive Quest Touch controls make city creation simple, unfussy, and fun.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review Cities: VR! A new virtual reality (VR) city building game on the official Oculus Quest store made by Fast Travel Games. This game is a VR port of the classic Cities Skylines series. We have long been waiting for a VR city builder. Does this scratch the itch? Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

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Cities: VR Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4046879905345967/

Store Description:

Be the mayor in Cities: VR, the ultimate VR city-building and management simulator. Design neighborhoods, construct buildings, direct the flow of traffic - all while you handle economics, emergency services, and more. Step inside this VR adaptation of the leading city-builder, Cities: Skylines.

BUILD AND MANAGE YOUR IDEAL CITY
Control every aspect of city planning, from construction to utility planning, and provide healthcare, education, and more to your population.

AN IMMERSIVE & SCENIC SIMULATOR
Cities: VR allows for an unparalleled level of presence, immersion and hands-on gameplay. See your skyline rise from an expansive bird's eye view, or watch your city come alive from the streets.

THE DEFINITIVE CITY-BUILDING VR GAME
Cities: VR is both a great entry-point to the franchise and a compelling new experience for Cities: Skylines veterans. Precise and tactile feedback and a palette of tools at your fingertips makes for an easy-to-use control system.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review Spacefolk City! A new virtual reality (VR) city builder available now on the official Oculus Quest store! Made by developers Beyond Frames Entertainment, this is a cute and funky take on the city builder genre, featuring wacky building styles, 8 different levels, a sandbox mode, and more, this game proves why city builders work in VR. Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

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Spacefolk City Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3566126356743668/

Store Description:

The Spacefolk are in trouble! Their sun is going supernova, and they need your help to build up their city and find a way to escape the impending solar disaster!

Spacefolk City is a funky, casual take on the city building genre. Construct a floating city in space, decorate it with a variety of absurd items, and keep your Spacefolk citizens happy.

Each Spacefolk has different abilities that you’ll need to utilize creatively to ensure their survival. Spruce up the place with items matching each of their interests to keep them happy, and maximize their roles around the city to create a delightful little community!

Why limit your city building to a flat surface! Enjoy the spatial advantages of VR and construct your city in free-space, adding buildings on top and underneath. Be sure to make the most of all the silly things you can decorate your city with too, so your Folk remain happy and productive. Cooperate with your Folk and work your way toward a solution to their solar crisis!

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