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This looks like it could be pretty smart and a interesting addition to the city builder genre.



It's like a historical, colonial setting and I just love the art style. Looks like Anno 1800 but cute.

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From the little we’ve seen, Colonial Winds looks like it’s targeting the historical builder space. So, if you take a look at the comparison with Anno 1800, it makes sense and that's because of the colonial trade aesthetic, but the art direction feels softer.
 
From the little we’ve seen, Colonial Winds looks like it’s targeting the historical builder space. So, if you take a look at the comparison with Anno 1800, it makes sense and that's because of the colonial trade aesthetic, but the art direction feels softer.
Colonial Winds giving off that trading empire vibe already reminds me of Anno 1800. If they execute the economy systems well it could attract serious strategy fans. The historical builder games rely heavily on atmosphere. Art style matters more than people think. When the visuals and trade networks feel believable, players will get absorbed quickly.
 
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