Colonials Programme
- December 29, 2020
- CookieLegends
Get on SteamPlay as a robot managing the needs of your colony in space! Build machines, harvest the elements, shelter colonists and launch rockets, in this colony building resource management game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a relaxing campaign with charming, humorous robots and a cute visual style.
- It offers a good balance of challenge and complexity, with a variety of gameplay options including a map editor and achievements.
- The nostalgic feel and simple mechanics make it fun and surprisingly addictive for casual gamers.
- The game can be confusing and lacks clarity in its tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand.
- The cost to dismantle structures is disproportionately high compared to construction costs, which can be frustrating.
- While it may appeal to casual players, core gamers might find it too simplistic and not worth their time.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes nostalgia for early to mid-90s titles, featuring a relaxed soundtrack and sound effects that can be disabled if desired. Players can also download the soundtrack from the developer's website, which offers additional content and updates about the game.
“It also brings back nostalgia of games from the early to mid 90s with the simple look and the music and sound.”
“Music and sound effects are relaxed, and if desired, it is possible to disable them.”
“You can download the soundtrack from the developer's website.”
“The music and sound effects are relaxed, but they lack any real impact or memorability.”
“While the music brings back nostalgia from the early to mid-90s, it feels outdated and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is available for download, but it doesn't add much to the overall experience of the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and well-written story that adds humor, though it primarily focuses on puzzle-solving related to colony management rather than a traditional narrative. Players engage in balancing resource production and consumption to achieve specific objectives, with the option to create custom missions and maps.
“But otherwise the game is pretty fun; there is a cute story with good writing, and I chuckled a couple of times.”
“This is not so much a story about the construction of a colony, but a puzzle in which you need to arrange the details of the colony to balance the production and consumption of game resources and complete the game task for this planet.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its intuitive design, making it easy for players to understand and engage with the mechanics.
“Intuitive gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted and relaxing tone, primarily conveyed through the presence of charming, humorous robots that add a playful element to the campaign.
“The relaxing campaign features little humorous robots that always bring a smile.”
“The witty dialogue and quirky characters kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The inclusion of a map editor significantly enhances the game's replayability, allowing players to create and explore new content.
“The map editor is a definite plus for replayability.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
“The variety of character builds keeps the gameplay fresh and encourages multiple runs.”
