Novus Inceptio vs Valheim
Novus Inceptio
Novus Inceptio has all the hallmarks of a great sandbox game in the making, despite still being in early access. Aside from its mysterious sci-fi theme, the game features a variety of fun anomalies (mini-worlds) where you can discover, explore and possibly piece together story snippets about the stuff that had happened in the past. The game also has a more complex and in-depth crafting system, auto-harvesting feature, and a potentially fun underwater exploration/harvesting aspect that will definitely elevate the overall gameplay quality. However, the developers definitely need to make sure the game’s fundamental features, such as its action-based combat system.In addition to being an indie game, Novus Inceptio is also a work-in-progress. However, from what can be seen and experienced, it already has most of the winning features it needs to “make it” in the sandbox genre. It has a very interesting anomaly game concept that allows players to discover and explore multiple mini-worlds. It also offers an in-depth crafting system and farming, though its building and combat aspects are still pretty rudimentary. If you enjoy playing survival/sandbox games, Novus Inceptio is a breathtaking game that you wouldn’t want to miss!
Valheim
Valheim is a survival and exploration game where you get to play as a fallen Viking warrior reincarnated in the titular world. You’ll gather resources and build massive Viking longhouses and castles, unlocking new items and resources as you go around its procedurally-generated world. It’s also a co-op game where you can dive into the treacherous world with your friends and players from around the world.As you explore Valheim, you’ll have to deal with Odin’s enemies, which is the reason why he put you in the world in the first place. Apart from minor Greylings and Greydwarves, you’ll need to contend with massive Trolls, undead skeletons, and Frost Drakes. Plus, you’ll also need to battle bosses like The Elder, Moder the Frost Dragon, and the grotesque Bonemass. Thankfully, you don’t have to do this alone since you can take them down with friends who will go on longboat adventures with you. In addition, you’ll have access to a variety of weapons ranging from swords, axes, bows, and spears to keep your opponents at bay.
Overall, Valheim is an open-world survival adventure co-op game you can dive into alone or with your friends. There’s something in it for everyone, whether you want to become a famed berserker known for killing monsters or a famed architect known for building massive halls and longhouses. Get into it today and start your Viking adventure!