Baldies

Description

Baldies is a 1998 game developed for the SEGA Saturn console that seeks to bring an original experience to the world of strategy games. Developed by Creative Edge Software, the now-defunct Atari took on the task of porting this unique game to the legendary SEGA Saturn platform. Baldies is an unusual blend of real-time strategy and building simulator, creating a truly fresh breeze at a time when mainstream titles dominated the market.

You control your game world through a small group of cheerful and slightly wacky characters called Baldies. In this game, it's your job to manage your Baldies, constructing various buildings and using resources to build a functioning community while you defend against the sinister Hairies who threaten your peaceful world. The game mechanics are intuitive and easy to understand, which is definitely a big plus for players who don't want to spend hours learning complicated rules.

The graphics of Baldies are more than satisfactory for its time. The isometric look is nicely done, and although the characters and environments look rather plain, the color palette and cartoon style contribute to a playful and fresh atmosphere. The soundtrack, which includes playful and upbeat tunes, perfectly illustrates the overall mood of the game, and the sound effects add to the authenticity of your Baldies' everyday life.

One of the main attractions of Baldies is its unique humor and charm. The interactions between the characters, as well as their constant foraging and resource cultivation, are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The ability to use a variety of different traps and tricks against the Hairies is also an unusual and fun mechanic, adding another dimension to the strategic layer of the game.

Baldies' biggest challenge may be its monotony for some players after extended periods of play. Although the game offers several different maps and varied missions, the basic principles and goals remain virtually the same. This can lead to a certain stereotype, especially if you decide to dedicate longer sessions to the game.

All in all, Baldies on the SEGA Saturn is an unusually witty and charming game that brings an original approach to building and strategy games. Despite some repetitive elements, it manages to impress with its humour, simplicity and novel gameplay style. It's one of those titles that may not appeal to everyone, but for those looking for something light-hearted and fun, Baldies is definitely worth checking out.