In search of freedom

The little ones used to live carefree and with the Nature in harmony. However, the emergence of the giants has upset the delicate balance and the animal world is in turmoil. Even long after the giants have left the land, the little ones cannot feel safe. For this reason, the peoples decide to send out so-called forerunners to search for a new peace. The task of the pioneers is to get to the bottom of the Smallands' story and find out why the animals are behaving so aggressively. Only then can the little ones hope to be able to sleep peacefully and without fear again at night.

Little fighters

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is an interesting Genre mix from Grounded and ARK. On the one hand, the players have to big world and face dangers such as a horde of giant ants, spiders or even lizards. On the other hand, the aim is to collect resources in order to build new equipment, set up small bases and create small retreats. In classic survival style, however, equipment only has a limited shelf life, meaning that every blow with the club could potentially be the last. Collecting new materials is therefore essential if players want to survive as long as possible.

Smalland: Survive the Wilds will turn you into a nature boy

An important element of Smallands is the animal world. Are grasshoppers and co. initially hostileIn the course of the game, the little ones can unlock ways to tame the different animals as described in this text, for example. Tamed animals can be used as mounts, fighters or even flight options.

However, there is also the option of building insect armor. These have wings, for example, and allow you to glide like a dragonfly. Accordingly, other armor offers different abilities that players can make use of. As a positive side effect, some armor even affects how the animal world reacts to the little ones. If you walk through a colony of the industrious insects in ant armor, they will unusual presence but don't immediately start the next war. So it's worth restocking your closet more often.

Stronger together

Even though Smalland: Survive the Wilds can be played completely solo, Merge Games offers the brave mini heroes the option to team up with up to nine other players to take on the wilderness together. Among other things, the ten players can fight as a raid group against nasty insect armies or work together to improve the individual bases. This also makes multiplayer games much more tactical, as players can Divide tasks among each other and benefit from each other's different equipment.

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is playfully informal

Despite their name, the Smallands are large and there is a lot to discover. For players who have little experience with survival games, there are Helpful NPCwhich guide the little ones on the right path through various missions and show them how they can survive for more than a few minutes.

However, players with survival experience are not forced to go through various quests before they can jump into the fray. Players can decide for themselves how they want to experience the Smallands and whether they would prefer it to be a little gentler, or whether the game should be out to kill them from the very first minute.

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The developers combine the survival genre with a creative idea that the player into the "land of little ones" in order to survive there. As already anticipated, the player here is tiny and must therefore come to terms with plants that are as big as skyscrapers or puddles that look like entire oceans. A wide variety of animals can be fought, ridden or tamed, which are otherwise only known as small animals or vermin. These include spiders, various lizards, grasshoppers, ladybugs and still many more. Last but not least Grounded with similar game mechanics.

Collecting, crafting, building houses

Crafting and housing also play a major role in Smalland. Players have the opportunity to build their own own accommodation and expand them. Of course, you can also create and use your own armor and weapons. This gives you the opportunity to freely design your character and the corresponding environment. The right choice of Shelters can make a big difference and have a major influence on the rest of the game.

Not only the player has an influence on the world, but also the world is changing and thus forces him to rethink his current approach and tactics. In particular, changes in the weather and the corresponding changes in the flora and fauna can make a change of strategy or even a move sensible.

Survival comes first in Smalland

In Smalland, Merge Games puts the player at the bottom of the food chain, which makes him a tasty treat for most of the local wildlife. Snack for in between qualified. It is therefore important to be on your guard at all times and to prepare for the next day in order to successfully complete each subsequent adventure.

The game starts will soon enter the early access phasein which players can help determine the further course of the game and certain features. Accordingly, factors such as feedback and constructive criticism are important to the team. The game is currently in a constant state of flux and may change massively over time. However, the basic principle and gameplay will probably remain the same, albeit perhaps with a few modifications and ingenious mechanics.

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