Settlements Rising: The banned clone leaves early access for 12 euros 7 comments
Settlements Rising is one of several building games that want to build on the success of the long-running indie hit Banished from 2014. The game has now moved from the early access phase to version 1.0 on Steam – and is reduced to 12 euros.
Like an outcast with a new coat of paint
The Catalyst Crew’s indie game is a classic city building and economic simulation in a medieval setting. As with the obvious model, the combination of dozens of trades and goods should ensure an interesting building strategy. Micromanagement of trade, limited resources, production chains and working with statistics are implemented.
Villagers have their own life cycle, promoters promise. These include food, energy, health and heat needs. They are born, grow up, receive education, grow old and eventually die. They gain experience by working in an assigned job; They acquire character traits either at birth or through increasing life experience.
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In addition to mining, gold, the in-game currency, can also be earned through trading. Traveling traders visit a colony at regular intervals. Prices can vary from one dealer to another, which should allow progress to be made through intelligent trading alone. Merchant ships and trade with neighboring villages aim to expand the concept. There are also exploration ships that players can send on missions. There are rewards depending on the difficulty of the chosen quest.
Settlements Rising also has a military component. As the village grows and becomes richer, raids become more likely. Towers and walls can be built for protection. Villagers can also be recruited as archers or swordsmen.
Reduced to around 12 euros for version 1.0
The construction game regularly costs 18.49 euros on Steam. However, for the final version and during the Steam discount campaign on real-time strategy games, the price is reduced by 35 percent to 12.01 euros. Reviews for Settlements Rising range from “somewhat positive” to “very positive.”
If you are looking for another Banished alternative in the classic medieval building strategy genre, one that offers more complex graphics and even more gameplay depth, you should take a look at Farthest Frontier. After two and a half years in Early Access with constant expansions, Crate Entertainment’s impressive indie game has easily reached size AA and is scheduled to hit version 1.0 this spring.
Topics: Strategy Game Building Indie Gaming Strategy Games Source: The Catalyst Crew
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