Rise of the White Sun

[Grim.Reaper]

Anyone take a chance on this game ($20.99)?  From the developer of Cauldrons of War which seemed to get good feedback, but I never played.  Interesting time period....


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1189100/Rise_Of_The_White_Sun/


"Rise of the White Sun" is the most immersive grand strategy game set in the Chinese Warlord era.

Delve into a new world filled with intrigue, murky plots, and treacherous military ventures.
Once you experience the chaos of 1920s China, there will be no going back to boring WW2 grand strategy games!

Naturally, you will encounter all the standard features found in other grand strategy games, such as:
-building your empire,
-engaging in diplomacy,
-leading military expeditions...

However, what sets this game apart is its unique focus on leading a loose clique of unreliable opium-addict warlords, commanding massive, unruly (and unpaid) armies.

You'll have the opportunity to play as an underground communist activist, a secret society grandmaster, a "lord of the mountain" bandit king, or a cunning Kuomintang politician.
The game's diverse factions offer distinct flavors and challenges.

Thanks to the valuable feedback from players, the game boasts exceptional historical accuracy, remarkable replayability, and a fresh take on strategy games that I hope you will appreciate.

Have fun!

Maestro Cinetik

PS: Are you unfamiliar with 1920s China?
Lucky you!
I developed this game with the intention of captivating you with this fascinating historical period.
I wish I were you, to discover a new all these fascinating stories!
(After experiencing the game, many of you jump into the Discord seeking a bibliography.)

[Gusington]

Wow, talk about out of nowhere 

Thanks Grim

[JasonPratt]

I've seen this coming for a while, and it's definitely on my list. I like Cauldrons of War a lot, though with increasingly little time and energy (and more actual multiplayer gaming going on), I haven't messed with it as much as I'd like.

[solops]

Bought it a month or two ago. Booted it and did not play a turn. Still stuck on Shadow Empire and UA Dreadnoughts. I can offer no guidance, but I did spend my money!

[steve58]

Looks interesting.  Thx for the heads up. 

There is a demo available on the Steam page.  I'll probably download it, but suspect I won't be able to give it much attention.

[undercovergeek]

https://tallyhocorner.com/tag/rise-of-the-white-sun/

THC approved

[Dammit Carl!]

Oooo!  Me likey!

[Philippe]

I've been playing this on and off for the last month or two, and I must say I'm really impressed. It gets down into the weeds in a really murky episode of Chinese history, and if his energy and money don't run out, the developer shows every inclination of tackling the adjacent periods of history (e.g. Boxer rebellion, fall of the Qing dynasty, early career of Sun Yat-sen). As someone who is addicted to Korean-made Chinese historical dramas, what I love about the game is that it delivers the flavor of events in ways that I've never seen in any other computer game. To put it another way, the game's agit-prop has moved my heart.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1189100/Rise_Of_The_White_Sun/

(You know you've been watching too many Chinese court dramas when you forget to turn on the subtitles and ten minutes of dialog go by before you notice anything's missing).