A term coined in the 1980s, steampunk often refers to a design style inspired by Victorian industrialism. Although there are many different forms of the steampunk genre, there are some defining characteristics that can be found in most of its appearances in modern media, such as post-future technology with lots of gears and, of course, steam. By this criterion, Frostpunk 2 should be considered a steampunk inspired game.
in Frostpunk 2players find themselves in a terrifying post-apocalypse where the Great Glacial has spread across the world, turning it into an impenetrable sheet of snow and ice. The world is not hospitable and the only way for humanity to survive against the onslaught of cold is to huddle around heat generators. These generators are placed in the center Frost punkAnd their heavy industrial design gives the strategy series a steampunk aesthetic. However, Frostpunk 2The steampunk design is outstanding from his contemporaries in clear ways.
Comparing Frostpunk 2's art style to other Steampunk inspired games
Frostpunk 2 doesn't share the deceptively bright aesthetic of BioShock Infinite
One of the most famous steampunk games ever made. BioShock Infinite The inspiration for its art style permeates every level with its world, enemy, NPC, and weapon designs. Airships float in the sky, sky rails run past buildings, tall, shiny statues fill the city's clean streets, and mechanical autographs of long-dead American presidents can be found in great halls and museums.
on the surface, BioShock InfiniteThe world of steampunk is like a bright and prosperous utopia. But it hides dark secrets beneath that shiny exterior. BioShock InfiniteThe world of “dystopia” is just like Frostpunk 2's, it doesn't look downright dirty or industrial. BioShock InfiniteThe steampunk art style is also more inspired by classic American imagery, while Frostpunk 2Steampunk aesthetics lean more towards the styles of Victorian England.
Frostpunk 2 and Dishonored share a very similar art style
A much closer comparison to Frostpunk 2The art style can be found in dishonorable series Although some fans pointed it out dishonorableDubbed “Whalepunk” due to the in-game world's reliance on whale oil for fuel instead of steam, the art style is clearly inspired by the steampunk genre. dishonorableThe buildings and interior spaces include Victorian architecture and its illuminated streets are very similar to the existing streets. Frostpunk 2City of New London.
A good example of the similarities between Frostpunk 2 and dishonorableSteampunk architecture can be found in one of the sequel's new features. in Frostpunk 2In the campaign, players quickly unlock the Council Hall. Although the interior of this council chamber can only be seen from a top-down perspective, the circular rooms, polished white floors, and soaring glass windows all closely resemble the original locations. dishonorableits DLC and its sequel.
in dishonorableplayers can also encounter a range of automated enemies such as Clockwork Soldiers, Clockwork Sentinels and Tallboys. Frostpunk 2 It has its own bulky automaton, depicted as a moving platform walking on four spindly, robotic legs. These automatons are powered by Steam Cores, one of the rarest resources available Frostpunk 2.
