Welcome to the Citadelum Demo at Steam Next Fest:
We are thrilled to share with you the first demo of Citadelum which Includes two missions that will allow you to explore several features of this city builder set in ancient Rome. Each mission has its own map and tasks to complete, giving you the freedom to build and customize the city to your liking.
Mission 1: Establish and Learn to Manage a Roman City
You will get to know the different types of citizens and Roman industries. Expand your settlement and establish the first trade route to obtain crucial materials for Rome.
Mission 2: Manage More Complex Resources
Improve your population’s housing and build amenities for the inhabitants. Get to know the gods, hold festivals and sacrifices. Discover the legions, though combat will not be present in the demo. This mission is more challenging and will give you an idea of the strategic depth of the game.
Balance and Prosperity
Management is crucial in Citadelum. Plebeians are essential for services and industry, but you will need patricians to sustain the economy and pay salaries through their taxes.
It is vital to manage your economy well for your city to prosper. You don't want to find yourself in a bankruptcy situation, so ensuring economic balance is fundamental. Although you have the backing of Rome, which will help you twice, on the third time, they will show no mercy and take your possessions.
The happiness of the population will depend on various factors such as employment, housing, health, religious festivities, entertainment, salaries, and taxes. Maintaining a balance in these aspects will be crucial, or you will face disturbances, thefts, and even murders. As a leader, it is your priority to maintain social peace.
Religion
Ascend to the pantheon to seek the help of one of the six gods. If you have satisfied their desires with temples and prayers, they will appear in person at your camp to reward your devotion. However, beware of the rivalries among the gods. Unconditional faith in one can lead to punishment from another.
Vital Resources and Needs
Resource management and different zones of your city are vital parts of your role as a leader. Ensure that there are enough materials to meet your citizens' needs. You can upgrade their homes up to six levels by constructing various amenities such as baths, schools, taverns, and theaters. Don’t overlook decorating the living areas to enhance their desirability.
The Future of Citadelum
The demo is just a small glimpse of what is to come. In the full release, you will enjoy new complete mechanics such as religion, relics, defending your city against enemy attacks, legions and combat, more entertainment solutions, and greater societal issues throughout the campaign during various historical points of Rome.
There will be 10 levels of prestige, each with upgrades, new functionalities, and higher status. We will also have a Sandbox Mode, allowing you to enjoy the game without restrictions, expanding replayability infinitely. We will include a map editor, mod support, and tons of UI improvements, feedback, and quality of life enhancements.
Help Us Improve
We want you to be part of this journey. Add Citadelum to your wishlist, share your creations on social media, join our discord server, and leave us your comments. Your support and feedback are essential to us. https://discord.gg/ThX6v3rrBb
Take care and see you in Citadelum, Romans!
