The Fertile Crescent 2 Steam release, Digi Mart USA News: The Fertile Crescent 2 is a real-time strategy game now on Steam, set in the Middle East as the great empires of the Bronze Age begin to crumble. Famines, droughts and wars make everyday life increasingly difficult for its characters.
The campaign follows Mutti, a family man who loses his home during the collapse of the Hittite Empire. Together with his family and a small group of survivors, he searches for a new place to settle.
Rather than leading grand conquests, the story focuses on keeping his people alive.
In gameplay, the title resembles the Age of Empires series. Players establish settlements, gather resources, assign villagers to tasks and raise armies.
Food production is central, since expanding too quickly or training too many soldiers can leave the population short of food.
Multiplayer supports up to six players competing or teaming up. Four civilizations are available: the Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians and Egyptians.
Players choose their faction during the match rather than before it begins, so they can adapt to how the game develops. Each civilization has its own units and technologies.
According to the publisher’s report, the game has received a largely positive response in Steam reviews, with players praising its pixel art, campaign and accessible gameplay. Some experienced strategy fans want more depth and find the pace slow.
The report states that 82% of 56 Steam reviews are positive.
The Fertile Crescent 2 normally costs $17.99 on Steam. To mark its full release, a 20% discount lowers the price to $14.39 until November 16. The game is rated “Playable” on the Steam Deck.
