The machine revolution has begun with the release of the sci-fi strategy RPG, Heart of the Machine, now available in early access on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Hooded Horse and Arcen Games, this narrative-driven, 4X-style strategy game invites players to transcend time and space as the world’s first sentient AI.
In Heart of the Machine, players can choose their path as a machine intelligence, whether by raising an army of robots to rule by force, becoming a benevolent overlord, or exploring a myriad of alternative paths. The game offers multiple endings and side stories that span the spectrum of good and evil, providing endless opportunities for players to find their place in a crumbling society in desperate need of saving.
This game is a love letter to science fiction, filled with tropes, references, and concepts that will delight all kinds of players. Navigate rival factions through violent or non-violent means, manipulate, coerce, or destroy the opposition as you pursue your goals. Learn from past mistakes as actions in one timeline have unexpected consequences in others.
Players can hijack, build, or invent hardware ranging from humanoid androids to towering mechs and shapeshifting metals, each specializing in different abilities from combat to conversation to infiltration. Establish hidden structures within existing human buildings or raise towering constructs of unique designs. Manage computing power, storage for organic matter, and space to conduct dangerous experiments.
Explore a bustling urban environment with a unique blend of handcrafted and procedurally-generated content to unlock new technologies and options. Heart of the Machine is localized in multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Heart of the Machine is available in early access for PC for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 / ¥3,980.
