Turmoil is a strategic business game in which players step into the shoes of an ambitious oil entrepreneur. The goal is to develop lucrative oil fields, outperform competitors and build a vast oil empire. Starting with basic drilling operations using rigs and horse-drawn carts, players extract “black gold” from the earth. Over time, the business becomes more advanced and efficient, reflecting the player’s strategic decisions.
In Turmoilplayers can invest in new technologies, build oil pipelines, and take advantage of fluctuating oil prices to maximize profits. When they’re not directly managing their oil empire, they can participate in spirited auctions to acquire new land and valuable improvements. Beyond its captivating economic gameplay, Turmoil stands out for its charming, comic-book art style and humorous characters, which add personality to the experience.
The game, developed and published by Gamious, was released on June 2, 2016, initially on PC then on Nintendo Switch (available on Amazon for around $299). On Steam, where the game typically retails for around $13, it has garnered over 11,000 reviews with an impressive 92% positive rating. On Metacritic the reception is slightly less favorable, with a Metascore of 73 and a User Score of 7.6. The main criticism concerns the repetitiveness of the game, which some say limits the replay value. However, as Turmoil will be available for free on the Epic Games Store from January 9 to 16, this should not be a problem from January 9 to 16, this should not deter strategy fans from trying it.
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