When has putting a mechanic called Horny Males in a cute game about genetics ever been a good idea?
Strange and specific simulations and strategy games have always been appealing. Niche provides a full game that explores a biological, population-based form of survival. Though it lacks in-depth explanation to push the genetic mechanic, it creates a fun world to explore and survive.
The one thing that caught my attention about Ion Maiden was the use of that same Build engine, the jumping-off point for so many titles, not to mention the genre. While Build may be decades old, Ion Maiden draws from this early design system and creates a nostalgia-fueled modern title.
Sometimes things have a way of working themselves out, and the developers of Death Coming can tell you all about that.