When was the last time you actually thought about a videogame map? We use them all the time in open-world, Metroidvania, and strategy games, but they almost always fly under the radar. That's what a good map does though; it goes unnoticed. Diagetic maps like those found in Metro Exodus and Far Cry 2 stand out because they exist within the character's world as well as yours, but they aren't always the best. The cream of the topographical crop marries art style, functionality, and mechanics in a way that makes a map unforgettable, and not many games can boast that staying power. In walks Fantasy Map Simulator. It's all maps all the time, and it looks absolutely gorgeous.
New Steam grand strategy game puts the focus on the very map itself
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