Fantastic Creatures

Fantastic Creatures is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in the mythological Chinese realm of Tian. The land is dying, resources are scarce and time is running out. You lead one of four factions, explore the changing world, develop your settlements and armies, and investigate why the realm of the gods is dying.

The realm of Tian

Explore an ancient world that changes as you play, encountering anomalies, resources and other discoveries. The main quest follows the mystery of the dying divine realm. Many decisions involve restoring balance to the world, a difficult task that can also bring rewards.

Factions and cities

Choose the White Tiger, Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird or Black Turtle faction. Each has its own affinities and bonuses. You can settle new cities around Pillars, which link the world with the realm of the gods.

Resources and research

Qi and Jade are valuable resources tied to your god's power. Extract them quickly, but take care not to overexploit their deposits. Research technologies to unlock historic inventions and other technologies that help develop your faction. You can also gather enough resources to bring gods back to the realm.

Armies and combat

Build armies from 20 units drawn from Chinese dynastic times and folklore. Combat is based on dice rolls, so you must account for possible outcomes and use affinities to overcome your opponents.

A shorter strategy game

A game can reach victory or defeat in a couple of hours. Fantastic Creatures is designed to avoid a long mid-to-late game.