City of the Great Machine is a strategy game set in a grim universe of technocratic Victorian steampunk. The game features the conflict between the Great Machine, an artificial intelligence network, and an alliance of Heroes. The Great Machine is either controlled by a player or is automated, which completely changes the gameplay.
The Great Machine controls the City built on mobile platforms in the sky. As the Great Machine, the player (or game AI) commands a force of perfected Servants and mechanical Guards. The Great Machine's ultimate goal is to suppress social unrest and complete its grandiose Master Plan to perfect the mankind.
The other players are Heroes working together against the Great Machine to start a revolution. They encourage discontent in the City, enlist the support of famous citizens, and inflame riots. They also attempt to prevent the Great Machine from completing the Master Plan, as it leads to the enslavement of the mankind.
City of the Great Machine is a One-vs-Many and Cooperative strategy game set in the Victorian steampunk universe.
The Great Machine, an AI network, controls the City built on flying platforms. As the Great Machine, one player (or Automa) strivesto complete the Master Plan aimed at enhancing Mankind.
All other players are heroes working together against the Great Machine to start a revolution. Both sides of the conflict firmly believe that their course is the right one!
⚙ TWO MODES: One-vs-Many for 2–4 players and Cooperative & Solo Mode with fully automated Great Machine vs. 1–3 Hero players.
⚙ SECRECY: The Heroes want to keep their plans concealed, but they must communicate in the presence of the Great Machine.
⚙ HIDDEN MOVEMENT: The Heroes move covertly through the City by secretly choosing which District they visit.