What games this comparable to

[Big Boss]

and is it a good experience solo or is it built around coop /snooze

[GreyBeard512]

Many of us (including me) have played it solo and enjoyed it. While many others claim it is no fun solo and you need friends along, I think they just like playing with friends.

If you like playing games solo, this game works great solo. If you only like playing in groups, this game works great in groups. If you only like playing in groups, you won't like playing this game solo either.

I'd maybe compare it to Valheim. Similarities include different biomes/areas, and game difficulty is tied to the highest level biome/area you have entered. In both games, a large bird offers advice. Both games require building and improving a base to improve your character's gear in order to improve your character's combat capabilities. And you have to explore to unlock new improvements for your base and gear.

[Averagedog]

Originally posted by GreyBeard512:

Many of us (including me) have played it solo and enjoyed it. While many others claim it is no fun solo and you need friends along, I think they just like playing with friends.

If you like playing games solo, this game works great solo. If you only like playing in groups, this game works great in groups. If you only like playing in groups, you won't like playing this game solo either.

I'd maybe compare it to Valheim. Similarities include different biomes/areas, and game difficulty is tied to the highest level biome/area you have entered. In both games, a large bird offers advice. Both games require building and improving a base to improve your character's gear in order to improve your character's combat capabilities. And you have to explore to unlock new improvements for your base and gear.

Can you build automated base defenses?

[GreyBeard512]

No. You can build walls, but not active defenses. Your base won't be attacked when you aren't there. If you are prepared it generally isn't too hard to defend your base. You have access to stone walls from almost the beginning.

[MISO4EVER]

I just got the game on sale not a fan of group play either just a massive Tolkien fan especially the dwarves so I’m giving it a chance and hoping it will be good solo

[ajfusch]

I like playing solo, but this game calls for co-op imho. I'd get depressed all by myself in these caves.

If the setting isn't getting to you, playing solo is okay, I guess. The mechanics sure don't demand a group. Well .... except for backpack space.