AColony
- January 19, 2023
- ZeroTris
- 30h median play time
Get on Steam"AColony is a strategy game for 2-4 players, offering single-player, co-op, and multiplayer modes. Build and customize your colony in an alien world, managing resources and unexpected events. Research technologies across four ages to unlock advanced weapons and construction elements, and engage with various visitors, some peaceful, others less so."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive colony management experience with a surprising amount of depth and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- The developer is very active in the community, regularly implementing updates and fixes based on player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
- The 3D graphics and unique features, such as terraforming and character customization, provide a fresh take on the colony sim genre.
- Performance issues arise when managing larger colonies, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- The co-op functionality is limited, as players cannot share resources easily and must rely on a trading system, which can be frustrating.
- The AI behavior can be erratic, leading to situations where colonists may act against player commands, causing unnecessary chaos.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this colony simulation and survival game is engaging and offers a rich experience, making it a great choice for both solo and cooperative play. While players appreciate the fun mechanics and strategic challenges, some find the prioritization system frustrating, leading to frequent reloads due to unforeseen catastrophic events. Overall, the game provides a substantial amount of content and unique mechanics that keep players occupied for hours.
“Honestly, I've been playing this game for a few months now with friends and alone, and it's my go-to game to relax and just have a good time without grinding my life away or spending hours learning complicated game mechanics.”
“Super fun gameplay mechanics, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes colony simulation or survival games. Even in early access, the content available to explore is rich and sure to keep you occupied for hours.”
“The gameplay is challenging and requires players to make strategic decisions to ensure the survival of their colony.”
“However, certain frustrating aspects of this game have had me pulling my hair and screaming at my colonists for a big part of my gameplay, and these aspects could easily be fixed.”
“In two days of gameplay, I have found myself and my co-op partner reloading our save file over 20 times because of unsalvageable situations created when colonists did something catastrophic and we were not watching for 2 seconds.”
“There is a surprisingly large amount of gameplay; I'm nearly 50 hours into the game and I have not yet reached endgame.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users appreciating the art style and its fitting aesthetic for a colony builder. Comparisons to other titles like RimWorld and Minecraft highlight its visual appeal, while some note that the depth of gameplay compensates for any graphical shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are considered well-executed and enhance the user experience.
“I love the art style; it's a pretty good colony builder that deserves more spotlight.”
“Amazing game, the graphics fit the game really well.”
“The graphics are well-done and the user interface is easy to navigate.”
“Reminds me of 'The Kindred', which was never finished, with graphics similar to Minecraft.”
“What it lacks in graphics, it more than makes up for in depth.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's balance between enjoyable gameplay and grinding, noting that it allows for relaxation without excessive time investment. While some aspects, like farming and crafting, require grinding, it is described as manageable and efficient when playing with a consistent group.
“The farming and crafting is a grind yet fast if you keep the same people on task to level up their traits.”
“Me and my friend have been grinding since the release of the demo and bought it the next day.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing performance issues as their colonies grow larger, indicating that the game's optimization may struggle to handle increased complexity and scale.
“However, I am facing some performance issues when my colony becomes too big.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate as the number of units increases.”
“Optimization seems lacking, as I experience significant lag during late-game scenarios.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about stability, noting that excessive options for tweaking priorities can disrupt gameplay and complicate troubleshooting when colonists fail to perform desired actions.
“There should not be so many places where priorities can be tweaked, as it greatly hinders gameplay and makes troubleshooting really hard when colonists aren't doing what you desire.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant saves.”
“I've experienced numerous bugs that disrupt the flow of the game, leading to frustrating moments.”
