Ara: History Untold: a grand strategy game with Nitrous engine
Oxide Games presents Ara: History Untold, a grand strategy title that places the player at the helm of a civilization on a world map that transforms continuously. The experience focuses on managing complex interacting systems, from the economy to diplomacy, offering a deep simulation. 🎮
The technical core: Nitrous Engine
The game's development relies on the Nitrous Engine, Oxide Games' proprietary technology. This engine was built specifically to process a massive amount of objects and real-time operating system calculations. Its architecture enables handling the complex simulations demanded by this genre, ensuring that everything, from unit movement to global resources, runs smoothly in a detailed environment.
Key engine features:- Architecture designed to simulate many objects interacting simultaneously.
- Capacity to render a global map with a high level of detail and dynamism.
- Optimized to manage large-scale strategy game systems without compromising performance.
The Nitrous Engine is built to process a massive amount of objects and interacting systems in real time.
A world that lives and transforms
One of the central premises of Ara is its dynamic world. The landscape is not a static background; it grows and changes organically as you progress through different historical eras. You can see how your cities expand and adapt to the terrain, and the wonders you build leave a clear visual footprint on the map, reflecting your power and influence. 🌍
World evolution elements:- Cities grow and change visually across eras.
- Wonders integrate into the landscape, altering its appearance.
- The environment directly reflects the consequences of your strategic decisions and actions.
The essence of grand strategy
Playing a prolonged game in Ara: History Untold immerses the player in managing an entire civilization. The depth of the systems can make you wonder if you're directing the destiny of a people or meticulously managing every aspect of a living planet. The game seeks that balance between the macro vision and micro details, all within a world that never stops changing. Large-scale strategy meets an extremely detailed planet that tells the story of your choices.