Colonist

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Colonist is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Online Settlers of Catan alternative. Play live multiplayer or offline vs bots!

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 770 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of Catan, with a variety of maps and gameplay options.
The community is active, making it easy to find matches and play with friends.
The app has improved over time with updates, providing a smoother gameplay experience compared to the official Catan app.

The subscription pricing is considered excessively high, making it difficult for many players to access additional content.
The app is plagued by bugs and connectivity issues, often leading to crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
The dice mechanics are frequently criticized for being unbalanced and not truly random, leading to a feeling of unfairness in matches.

stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the app is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and lag during gameplay. Many describe it as "buggy" and "glitchy," with issues such as disappearing cards and unresponsive buttons, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. While a few users noted that the app runs well for them, the overwhelming consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “App crashes during games and freezes and lags.”
- “My connection is a bit lagging and it's ok for other games, but this app disconnects every other game and then it freezes, and takes a long time to restart and reconnect, so the game is forfeited meanwhile.”
- “A miserable bug-ridden mess of an app.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of customizability, allowing players to create rooms and invite friends or play with bots, though the experience can be inconsistent and marred by bugs. While some users find it enjoyable, particularly with real players, others criticize the dice mechanics and interface issues, such as overlapping buttons and a poorly implemented portrait mode. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun but not refined, with significant room for improvement.
- “You can create your own room, change a few gameplay options, invite your friends, or play with bots.”
- “Gameplay is very good.”
- “It is good gameplay but some buttons can overlap and be hard to press.”
- “It's not the greatest but still fun. I feel it's optional because there are better games like Catan that you can play. Not the most refined game, but not the worst. While there may be some bugs here and there, it still actually provides gameplay. It's better with real people, but not many play, so that's an issue because the AI is either trash or completely overpowered.”
- “You can start with the best starting position and still lose due to the dice mechanics.”
- “Portrait mode is a mistake; you need to leave landscape as an option. In portrait, there are many inferior aspects: slower mechanics, a bad overview of the game, and you cannot see well which cards the opponent is getting. Overall, it just does not work well; you need to go back to landscape.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game includes microtransactions and ads, particularly on the mobile version, which some players find intrusive and problematic. While some users appreciate the free access despite the ads, others criticize the in-app purchases for locking significant content behind a paywall, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “Good game, no ads.”
- “Free, no ads.”
- “They also have a microtransaction shop on top of that and ads on the mobile version.”
- “Works well enough, but the constant ads are annoying and seem to be causing problems; I've had to force close the app 2 out of 3 games because of this.”
- “Doo doo payment scheme for a mediocre game that hides most of its content behind in-app purchases.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as simple and outdated, with some users expressing frustration over performance issues and lack of optimization, particularly on high-end devices. While some praise the smoothness of the visuals, recent updates have introduced bugs that have degraded the graphical quality for many players. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with potential that is not fully realized due to technical shortcomings.
- “Pro's: the game graphics are very good and smooth.”
- “The prices for other modes are a subscription, a very expensive one for a 2D game with outdated graphics, visual, and sound effects.”
- “Zero optimization. The game's graphics are so simple, but they make my Galaxy S23 FE hot like an oven. Even if I set the resolution to 1.0, at 0.5, anything is barely visible. Plus, horizontal view is no longer available, which is super uncomfortable. At least make a normal settings menu and give us an option, and for the love of God, optimize the game!”
- “It has a graphic issue in the game since the last update.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, including overheating devices and low frame rates, even on high-end phones like the Galaxy S23 FE and S22 Ultra. Additionally, the absence of a proper settings menu and the incomplete display of the profile menu further contribute to a frustrating user experience. Overall, players feel that substantial optimization and bug fixes are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Zero optimization. This game's graphics are so simple, but it makes my Galaxy S23 FE hot like an oven. Even if I set the resolution to 1.0, on 0.5 anything is barely visible. Plus, horizontal view is not available anymore, and it's super uncomfortable. At least make a normal settings menu and give us an option. For the love of God, optimize the game!”
- “Very laggy; the performance is bad. It tears through the processor. I have an S22 Ultra, and the game animations run at 10 FPS, and the phone gets very hot.”
- “Playable, but needs lots of optimization and bug fixes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to non-functional rematch and return to lobby buttons, which disrupt the flow and make it harder to engage with the game effectively.
- “Getting into a new game is tedious since the rematch and return to lobby buttons do not work.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly becomes boring.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's pricing, suggesting that the costs are amusingly high and should be more reasonable, ideally a one-time fee of $5 for all content.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the absurd situations and quirky characters; the humor really adds to the overall experience.”
- “The game is filled with hilarious moments that catch you off guard, making every playthrough a joy.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is characterized by a sense of betrayal and challenge, where players feel that their losses are part of a larger narrative working against them, particularly when betting on specific outcomes like 6s and 8s.
- “You bet on 6s and 8s, and your losing feels like a plot against you to not score well.”