Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
As a builder, you inherit your father's old workshop and progressively unlock new crafting recipes by fulfilling commissions from the local townspeople. The crafting system, centered around an "Assembly Station", allows you to watch your creations come together piece by piece, providing an engaging and satisfying experience.
To craft the necessary items, you must explore the surrounding environment to gather resources. This involves mining for ores, cutting down trees for wood, and scavenging ruins for salvageable parts. You can also venture into dungeons to fight monsters and uncover valuable relics. Quality-of-life features, such as resources automatically being pulled towards you when collected, reduce tedious back-and-forth trips.
The core loop of crafting and resource gathering is complemented by a substantial storyline that propels you forward. By completing main story quests and commissions for the townspeople, you unlock new areas of the map, uncover the mysteries of the post-apocalyptic world, and advance the overall narrative. The quests and story are woven into the gameplay, providing clear objectives and progression without feeling disconnected from the core activities.
Interacting with the town's inhabitants is an important part of the experience. You can befriend, date, and even marry the various NPCs, each with their own unique personalities and schedules. Building relationships unlocks new dialogue, storylines, and even gameplay benefits, such as discounts at shops. The social simulation aspects add depth and replayability to the experience.
Beyond the core gameplay loop, the game provides avenues for you to customize and personalize your experience. You can design the layout and decor of your workshop, furnish your home, and even choose how to allocate skill points to tailor your playstyle. This combination of gameplay systems and customization options allows you to truly make the world your own.