When Herbert Spencer coined the phrase “survival of the fittest” to describe Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory, I’m pretty sure he didn’t envisage the rise of a species of videogame, the survival sim, which would one day itself suffer an unsustainable population explosion during the layoff-ridden years of 2023 and 2024. What does it take to survive as a survival sim, in these days when every other game seems to be a survival sim? What separates the fit from the extinct? If you’re Palworld, the answer is gleefully borrowing and travestying monster concepts from a celebrated Nintendo series. If you’re Enshrouded, it’s all about having a really neat building system. And if you’re Dune: Awakening, the next game from Conan Exiles developer Funcom, the trick may lie with sandworms.
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I have to say, the addition of sandworms as a key element in Dune: Awakening really spices things up in what would otherwise be a run-of-the-mill survival simulation game. These giant creatures not only add an element of danger and excitement but also tie in perfectly with the rich lore of the Dune universe. It’s like navigating through a harsh desert wasteland just got taken to a whole new level with these massive, unpredictable beasts lurking around every corner. It definitely adds an extra layer of challenge and intrigue to the gameplay that keeps me on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait to see how else they incorporate these iconic creatures into the game!