Rebuilding Pompeii: A Solo Developer’s Journey

Pompeii: The Legacy Second Dev Blog – A Deep Dive into City Governance and Growth

October 3, 2024

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Siscia Games :

Pompeii: The Legacy, an upcoming city-builder game set in the ancient Roman Empire, continues its development under the leadership of solo developer Zeljko Kos from Siscia Games. Built entirely in a proprietary engine, Pompeii: The Legacy promises an immersive experience where players will rebuild the legendary city of Pompeii after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A veteran of the gaming industry with over two decades of experience, Zeljko Kos is the sole developer behind Pompeii: The Legacy, overseeing everything from programming and design to 3D art and sound. Using his custom-built engine, hi has created a unique platform to bring ancient Rome to life with intricate details and engaging mechanics.

Zeljko Kos shares his excitement, stating: "As a solo developer, the support from the community has been overwhelming. Reaching 10,000 wishlists so quickly was beyond my expectations, and it pushes me to make the game even better."

The second Dev Blog, titled "Govern", is now live, offering a closer look into some of the game's core features, including the mechanics of city management, resource production, and the unique research system that blends Roman technology and philosophy.

Key Highlights from the Dev Blog

Construction Sites - Players will guide the rebuilding of Pompeii from the ground up. The blog reveals the step-by-step construction process, from clearing sites to finishing rooftops, with an example of an Insula in the making.
Managing Production Facilities - This update delves into the operational mechanics of the Clay Pit, showing how players will oversee resource collection and management.
Stock Management - Efficient resource management is crucial in Pompeii: The Legacy. The blog explores how players will maintain and monitor resource stockpiles to ensure smooth city development.
Research System – Technology and Philosophy - The game introduces a dual research tree system. Players can invest in either technological advancements or philosophical developments. Each research project requires resources, a set workforce, and a certain number of days to complete, offering depth and strategy as the player progresses.

Important Links

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2632240/Pompeii_The_Legacy/
X: https://x.com/zzeljkokos
Website: https://www.sisciagames.com/
Press Kit: https://www.sisciagames.com/downloads/PressKit.zip

About Pompeii: The Legacy

Set in the aftermath of the catastrophic eruption in 79 AD, Pompeii: The Legacy tasks players with rebuilding the city over 200 years. As the head of a Roman family, players will navigate political, economic, and social challenges to restore Pompeii to its former glory. The game offers a rich mix of resource management, city-building mechanics, and a deep narrative inspired by historical events.

About Siscia Games

Siscia Games is a newly founded independent game development studio based in Zagreb, Croatia. Pompeii: The Legacy is the studio's debut project.

The studio is led by veteran developer Zeljko Kos, who is also the co-owner of Little Green Men Games and Overseer Games studios. Over the years, Zeljko has worked as a designer, programmer, and producer on numerous titles, including Legacy Dark Shadows (2004), Alarm für Cobra 11 (2005), Spaceforce: Captains (2007), The Legend of Crystal Valley (2009), Starpoint Gemini (2010), Doodle Jump for Windows Phone and BlackBerry (2012), Starpoint Gemini 2 (2014), Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017), Starpoint Gemini 3 (2019), Patron (2021), and Aquatico (2023).

Although Zeljko is the sole full-time employee at Siscia Games, several skilled freelancers contribute to the development of Pompeii: The Legacy.

Contact:

Zeljko Kos
Solo Developer, Siscia Games
[email protected]