Onbu is best described as a gentle giant.

Not that I ever did that.

Its the same busywork weve seen in other city management sims, but its completely different vibe-wise.

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The music perfectly matches the visuals.

There’s also an impossibly deep didgeridoo that shakes your very core when played.

But I’ll never forget the first time he woke up.

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I mean, look at their goofy face!

Speaking in the most reductive of terms, looking after Onbu is kind of like maintaining a ship.

It’s something you’re gonna wanna maintain and then eventually use to navigate the world.

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Not particularly, no.

It’s a somewhat symbiotic relationship.

The tech tree also has other more…uhhhruthlessoptions.

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Distraught by my discovery, I destroyed the horrible creation and gave Onbu plenty of sorry pets.

Not on my watch.

I can’t say it’s not crossed my mind how appealing these options are.

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Weather disruptions cause food shortages, during which fertiliser could be incredibly useful.

Those options are there if youre focused on the best survival strategy.

No ones going to judge you, promise (you heartless monster).

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