Get ready to experience the thrills and spills of the oil rush as Turmoil strikes Xbox!
Gamious, the Dutch studio behind the acclaimed Lake, is bringing Turmoil, a tongue-in-cheek tycoon simulator, to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Inspired by the 19th-century oil boom in North America, Turmoil invites players to don their entrepreneurial hats and build a fortune in the lucrative world of black gold.
A Rags-to-Riches Oil Adventure
In Turmoil, you’ll start as a humble prospector and work your way up to become a successful oil baron. Lease land at the town auction, use your trusty dowsing rod (or mole or scanner) to locate oil deposits, and build rigs to extract the precious liquid.
Create an efficient pipeline network to transport your oil to storage silos, and then sell it at the opportune moment to maximise your profits.
Features That Will Make You Shout “Eureka!”
- Campaign Mode: Embark on a rags-to-riches career as you compete against rival oil barons and strive to become the new mayor.
- Upgrades and Tools: Invest your earnings in a variety of upgrades and new tools to improve your drilling operations and overcome challenges like rock, gas, and ice.
- Town Interactions: Meet the colourful characters of the town in the saloon, negotiate deals, and engage in a bit of shady business if you’re feeling daring.
- Single Game Mode: Experience procedurally generated levels that offer endless replayability and the challenge of maximising your profits within a year.
- Market Manipulation: Utilise natural gas to influence the oil price and outbid your rivals at the stock auction.
Turmoil: The Heat Is On – A New Expansion
Turmoil also includes the “Turmoil – The Heat Is On” expansion, which adds a new town, a new oil-rich map, and a host of new features and mechanics.
Explore new drilling techniques powered by magma, encounter new characters, and uncover hidden treasures in this exciting expansion.
A Tycoon Simulator with a Twist
Turmoil offers a unique and engaging take on the tycoon simulator genre, blending strategic resource management with a charming 19th-century setting and a touch of tongue-in-cheek humour. You’ll find a download of Turmoil available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £13.24, all via the Xbox Store.
You’ll also find Turmoil on Steam and mobile, where it’s been for many a year.
Pick up that drilling equipment, head to the oil fields, and prepare to strike it rich…
Turmoil Description
Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America. Get a taste of the rush and rivalry of the time as you earn your way to become a successful oil entrepreneur. As you make money digging up and selling oil, the town will grow along with you. Lease land at the town auction and search for oil. Build a rig, create an efficient pipe network and bring up the oil to store it in silos. Sell the oil at the best times to maximize profits. Then buy essential upgrades in town to cope with rock, gas and ice. Acquire more town shares than your competitors in a bid to become the new mayor.
