Dive into Songs Of Syx, an Early Access fantasy city-builder that transcends typical genre conventions. Prepare to embark on a journey from a humble colony to a sprawling metropolis, navigating intricate mechanics and a dynamic world where your decisions truly matter. Before purchasing, we highly encourage you to experience the depth and complexity of Songs of Syx by trying the demo and carefully reading the Early Access details.
A Dynamic and Unpredictable Living World
Songs of Syx sets itself apart with its vibrant and reactive world. Immerse yourself in a land teeming with diverse races, distinct cultures, ancient and emerging deities, and fantastical creatures. Experience the cyclical rhythm of day and night, the shifting patterns of climate and weather, and the ebb and flow of migrations as animals and people move across the landscape. This is a world where events unfold organically: face droughts and plagues, contend with pirates and bandits, and uncover new wonders and threats. In Songs of Syx, kingdoms and empires rise and fall, shaped by a unique narrative generated with each playthrough, ensuring no two games are ever the same. Unravel a rich tapestry of background stories and hidden secrets as you explore this ever-evolving realm.
City Building on an Unprecedented Scale
In Songs of Syx, your settlement’s potential is limitless. Cultivate the loyalty of your subjects or rule with an iron fist to swell your colony into a colossal metropolis, potentially housing tens of thousands of inhabitants. However, exercise caution as unchecked expansion can lead to instability. Every structure and citizen demands resources and upkeep. A minor disruption in production or a decline in public order can rapidly escalate, leading to discontent and even rebellion against an inattentive ruler. Manage your growth wisely to ensure the prosperity and stability of your burgeoning empire in Songs of Syx.
Grand Strategy and Kingdom Management
As your capital city flourishes in Songs of Syx, extend your influence and establish a kingdom supported by villages, towns, resource outposts, formidable castles, and bustling ports. But remember, you are not alone in this world. Rival kingdoms and ambitious leaders vie for power, eager to forge alliances or expand their territories. Navigate the complexities of diplomacy, manage your cultural standing, and engage in global trade to secure your kingdom’s future. In Songs of Syx, trade is a dynamic system driven by supply and demand, eliminating fixed prices and artificial currencies. One day’s riches can become tomorrow’s worthless goods if you fail to adapt to the ever-shifting economic landscape. Master the art of trade and strategic resource management to build a powerful and prosperous kingdom.
Command Massive Tactical Battles
Prepare for epic warfare in Songs of Syx. Amass armies by rallying forces from allies and vassals, and bolster your ranks with hired mercenaries and legendary heroes. Engage in tactical maneuvers with up to 20,000 individual units on the battlefield, employing cunning strategies to outflank your enemies, or leveraging your fearsome reputation to break their morale before the clash even begins. Witness battles of up to 40,000 units unfold, where the outcomes determine the fate of kingdoms and empires. Victory and defeat in these massive encounters will shape the course of history in your Songs of Syx campaign.
Nobility, Slavery, and Social Stratification
Shape your society in Songs of Syx with intricate social systems. Exploit the labor of slaves to perform menial tasks, ensuring you provide just enough to prevent uprisings. Appoint nobles, either from within your kingdom or imported from abroad, to oversee various aspects of your realm. These nobles can enhance production and improve your kingdom’s standing, but choose your appointees carefully. Loyalty is not guaranteed, and some nobles might harbor ambitions of usurpation or treachery. Manage the delicate balance of power and social strata to maintain control and stability within your kingdom.
Immersive and Dynamic Soundtrack
Enhancing the immersive atmosphere of Songs of Syx is a fully realized soundtrack crafted by @jasinkamusic. Experience music that dynamically adapts to the game’s unfolding events, seamlessly blending with the gameplay and further drawing you into the world. Even in the Early Access prototype, the existing tracks demonstrate the quality and atmospheric depth that the full soundtrack will bring to Songs of Syx.
The Lives and Personalities of Your Subjects
Delve into the individual lives of your citizens in Songs of Syx. As you establish the foundations of your settlement, providing essential resources for survival through harsh winters, you’ll discover the diverse races and personalities that populate your world. Each individual, from humble worker to ambitious noble, possesses unique skills, flaws, personal goals, preferences, and relationships. These are not mere units; they are individuals with their own lives and motivations.
In Songs of Syx, you don’t directly control every action of your subjects. Instead, you formulate plans and strategies, and your citizens execute them with their own intelligence and initiative. Treat your populace well, and you will attract more immigrants to your thriving settlement. However, mistreat them, and you may face inefficiency, resentment, and open rebellion. The well-being and happiness of your subjects are crucial to the success of your kingdom.
Group Dynamics and Social Cohesion
As your population grows in Songs of Syx, your focus will shift from individual management to overseeing groups defined by race, social standing, religion, and trade affiliations. These groups interact and react to one another, creating complex social dynamics within your cities.
In Songs of Syx, societal harmony is not guaranteed. Subjects often exhibit prejudice towards those different from themselves. You have the power to shape societal norms: will you foster discrimination and privilege certain groups over others, or will you strive to build a tolerant and diverse society that harnesses the unique strengths of each race? Your choices will determine the social fabric of your kingdom and impact its stability and prosperity.
Realistic and Consequential Battles
When conflict arises in Songs of Syx, prepare for massive battles that emphasize realism. Call your banners, recruit mercenaries, and inspire your troops with heroic figures. Engage in warfare where morale is as crucial as military strength, and battles are not simply about maximizing kill counts. Defend against invaders or reclaim lost territories in conflicts that can reshape the political landscape of Syx.
Raiders may target your cities, seeking to plunder your resources. Decide whether to surrender to their demands or defend your hard-earned wealth. As your kingdom expands, battles will increasingly occur outside city walls, on open fields, where strategic positioning and army composition become paramount.
Battles in Songs of Syx carry significant weight. Building a formidable army takes considerable time and resources. A decisive defeat can have devastating consequences: routed armies can be pursued and annihilated, leaving you vulnerable. Prepare for costly peace negotiations if defeated, unless you possess the reserves to quickly rebuild your forces and continue the fight. Every battle in Songs of Syx is a high-stakes engagement with lasting repercussions.
Syx: A World Shaped by Lore and History
Songs of Syx is set in a richly detailed world, brimming with diverse races, cultures, religions, and mythical creatures. Experience the dynamic passage of time, changing seasons, and the migrations of populations within this vibrant ecosystem.
Syx is a world shaped by a history of cataclysmic events, from natural disasters to wars and plagues. Kingdoms rise and fall, discoveries are made and lost, all contributing to the ever-evolving narrative of the game world. Each playthrough of Songs of Syx generates a unique story, filled with emergent events and hidden details, while remaining grounded in a deep and compelling lore that unfolds piece by piece as you play.
The legends of Syx speak of a once-unified empire, guided by the Gods of Order. An era of peace and prosperity reigned, with advanced infrastructure connecting thriving cities. However, this golden age shattered when mortals, driven by greed, unleashed the God of Chaos, promising them immortality. A devastating war ensued between the gods, leaving cities in ruins and knowledge lost. The Chaos God unleashed plagues and raised armies of the undead, wielding magical fire weapons to devastate the remaining kingdoms. Ultimately, the Gods of Order were vanquished from the physical realm. Betrayed by his followers for failing to deliver immortality, the God of Chaos was assassinated, and his fall brought an age of ice and snow that engulfed Syx.
Now, the ice has receded, and Syx desperately needs leadership. Choose your faction in Songs of Syx:
- Dondorians: Master miners with unwavering determination, they seek Dyhrlium, battle their ancient foes, the Amevias, and dream of reclaiming their mountain capital. Born fully grown and naturally skilled miners, Dondorians are long-lived and prefer the depths of the mountains.
- Men: Fragile and mortal, yet possessing unmatched ingenuity and free will, Men have the potential to surpass even the Dondorians. Unite their fractured kingdoms, but resist temptations that could lead you down dark paths. Whispers of the Chaos God’s return add urgency to their endeavors.
- Kantors: The reclusive Kantors, survivors of the God War, harbor deep resentment towards Men. They dwell in the frozen north, shunning civilization. Attracting Kantors to your city is a rare but significant boon, offering immense knowledge and power.
Player Acclaim and Early Access Journey
The prototype of Songs of Syx has garnered enthusiastic feedback from players:
- “So I’ve been playing it for about 2 hours and holy crap… It’s really good… Like… Really good.”
- “I have like 0-2 games every couple of years that check all my marks. Games that I will love and play.”
- “I wasted an inordinate amount of time on your demo due to how good and compelling it already was and I can only wish you the very best.”
- “I was initially put off a bit by the UX/UI but pushed past the first 15 minutes of the tutorial. Once I got the hang of it and restarted I, without realizing it, spent the next 3 hours playing… so good job.”
- “Not too many games can suck me in like that.”
- “This is one of the coolest projects I have seen in a long time… I downloaded it yesterday and already have 4 hours in… its amazing!!!”
Songs of Syx is currently in Early Access, with approximately 60-70% of planned features implemented. While the core mechanics are present, expect ongoing development, refinement, and polish. The Early Access phase is anticipated to be lengthy, reflecting the game’s ambitious scope and complexity. Join the development journey if you are excited about the vision of Songs of Syx and appreciate engaging gameplay even in its evolving state.
The focus of development for Songs of Syx remains on expanding and refining the core city-building elements. Future updates will introduce empire management features and nobility mechanics. The initial Early Access launch was planned for September 21, 2020, marking the beginning of a long-term commitment to making Songs of Syx a truly exceptional and enduring game.
