A key part of strategy titles is making it seem, at first, that the foes you’ll face are insurmountable. After all, if there’s no challenge in defending what you have, or taking new land for yourself, some of the game’s fun goes out the window. In Hordeguard: Winds of the North, you’ll have to not only build up your home, but then place defenses around it to face the numerous and varied threats that this “white north” throws at you. If you’re not careful, you will be wiped out. To help prep you for the threats ahead, Daedalic Entertainment has dropped a special gameplay trailer to check out. Here’s the synopsis to go along with it:

“In Hordeguard: Winds of the North, building your settlement and keeping it standing is the key to victory. As you gather resources and strengthen your defenses, you’ll find that time is your fiercest rival. Hordes of dastardly beasts will descend upon what you’ve created, giving you barely a moment to prepare for the next assault. Balance upgrading your village, progressing your hero, and fighting your enemies to keep the hordes at bay and Valhalla awaiting your arrival just a bit longer.”

Intrigued? Good! The game has a lot to offer, and you can join a playtest going on right now on Steam to see how the game plays. Here are some key features that the title will throw your way:

• Action Meets Tower Defense: Combine real-time combat, strategic base building, and RPG progression in a Viking survival experience.
• Build an Unbreakable Settlement: Gather resources, expand your village, and upgrade fortifications to withstand increasingly dangerous enemy waves.
• Shape Your Viking Hero: Earn experience and unlock upgrade cards that enhance your combat abilities, defenses, and overall strategy.
• Explore the World of Norse Mythology: Battle relentless hordes of mythical creatures across a harsh world inspired by Viking legend.
• Fight Together in Local Co-op: Team up with a friend, divide responsibilities, and work together to gather resources, build defenses, and protect your village.