Developer Covenant and publisher Team17 have launched Gord, a dive into a sinister world inspired by Slavic folklore, where danger lurks at every turn. Gord is a strategy game that charges the player with protecting and expanding the Tribe Of The Dawn.
The enemies of this fledgeling settlement are more than just mortal ones. Terrible things lurk out in the woods, and keeping everyone safe involved tackling supernatural threats as well as mundane ones. Players will need to balance the threats of rival tribes and the monsters of folklore by building defensive and civilian structures to make the settlement stronger and less exposed to the world's dangers.
Gord includes a sanity system, as the supernatural perils start to have adverse effects on the townsfolk, taking care of their morale in the face of the creatures of the night becomes part of the challenge. The paranormal isn't entirely on the opposing side, though. The player can make use of powerful spells to unleash on their enemies and turn the tides of war. Along with this comes a myriad of quests that let the player venture out into the wilderness, learn more about the deep, dark lore of the word, and perhaps reap some rewards for their troubles.
Gord is out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG.
