One thing that’s been wonderful to see happen more and more recently has been games taking inspiration from more than one source. While Thrive Heavy Lies the Crown could be seen as solely a Manor Lords rival, there’s much more going on. It’s got Frostpunk 2-esque decision making, RTS combat straight out of titles like Age of Empires 4, and the fantasy feel of Heroes of Might and Magic 3. It’s something that’s a true blend, and it even has a multiplayer element. If that sounds like it’s your bag of bricks, you’ll be able to get your hands on it soon as its early access release date has been announced. Continue reading Ambitious new city builder Thrive Heavy Lies the Crown locks in launch date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best 4X games, Best RTS games