TFC: The Fertile Crescent

About This Game

In a crescent-shaped tract of land in the Middle East, competing civilizations are forging incredible technologies. Farming, pottery and writing are just the beginning… Empire-building can be cut-throat!

Base-building Strategy

• Gather resources, expand and fight for survival in the Near East Bronze Age.
• Hunt, forage and farm the most fertile soil to protect your village from starvation.
• Stock up on a food surplus to become the economic and technological leader.
• Make sure you can afford to maintain your army.

Mighty Bronze Age Civilizations

Everyone starts on an even playing field in the Early Age, and during the game you can evolve into one of 3 Bronze Age civilisations.

• Mercantile and militaristic Assyrians.
• Populous and defensive Babylonians.
• Agricultural and monument building Egyptians.

Play Your Way

TFC is streamlined for new players as well as veterans of the genre.

• Advance your village through the technology tree.
• Claim neutral settlements to gain various bonuses.
• Defeat your enemies by conquest or by upgrading the Wonder.

Game Modes

• Horde Mode: survive the waves of invasions by mountain nomad tribes.
• Skirmish Mode: battle it out against the AI.
• Multiplayer: challenge other players online, or play alongside them! Supports up to 4 players.
• Co-op: add bots to your online games, or invite a friend to play co-op Horde Mode.

Reviews

“A bite-sized chunk of phenomenal RTS design”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“Overall, this is a brilliant entry into the strategy genre that I can’t wait to see evolve.”
GamingOnLinux

“Strategists will want to keep their eyes on this one.”
LifeIsXbox