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Rise of Venice

Free-flowing strategy with a wealth of features. An element of grind, but plenty of satisfying moments too .
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64%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
58% User Score Based on 207 reviews
Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

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Rise of Venice is a multiplayer economy strategy game with fantasy, economy and historical themes. It was developed by Gaming Minds Studios and was released on September 27, 2013. It received positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Rise of Venice" is a historical strategy game that can be played in single-player or multiplayer mode. Set in Renaissance-era Venice, you start as a young man seeking wealth and power, building a trading empire across various cities and creating your own fleet. As you progress, you'll establish production facilities, engage in sea battles, and navigate the city's political intrigues.

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Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful and immersive setting in the historical Mediterranean, enhancing the trading experience.
  • Rise of Venice offers a variety of gameplay options, including trade routes, naval battles, and political intrigue, providing a rich simulation experience.
  • The game runs smoothly on modern systems and has a charming aesthetic, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • The user interface is confusing and lacks sufficient information, making it difficult for players to manage trade routes and understand game mechanics.
  • Naval combat is poorly designed and frustrating, often detracting from the overall experience of the game.
  • The game can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of depth in gameplay and limited strategic options, leading to boredom after a few hours.
  • story
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is primarily centered around trading and resource management, with players starting as a small merchant and gradually expanding their operations through various missions and challenges. While the campaign offers a structured narrative with historical elements, many players find the quests repetitive and lacking depth, often leading to frustration with difficult missions and a lack of clear guidance. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for the trading mechanics rather than a driving force, appealing to those who enjoy economic simulation over dramatic storytelling.

    • “Just like with Port Royale 3, there's a story-driven campaign, which I believe is the best way to start the game.”
    • “I've actually found myself enjoying the plot and the missions presented to me, and was disappointed to finish it.”
    • “The graphics are a lot better, trade routes are vastly improved, and the campaign is an actual storyline with steady progression of game options.”
    • “This is not a story-driven game like RPGs, so don't expect a lot of drama.”
    • “The campaign quests are repetitive and not impressive in storyline.”
    • “The series of missions that are meant to teach the game are very hard to follow, and the game seems to just consist of going from port to port, buying and selling, and doing very little else.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Rise of Venice" is characterized by its addictive trading mechanics and a blend of naval combat, city-building, and political intrigue, appealing to fans of similar titles like "Patrician IV" and "Sid Meier's Pirates." While the core mechanics are relatively simple, players may find the interface overwhelming, and the gameplay can feel repetitive despite its depth. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable elements, though some players express disappointment with its execution and lack of originality.

    • “The gameplay is like the olden days of Port Royale and that's fine; the graphics are good for the game type and the element of RTS with ships is fun in this game.”
    • “It's a maritime trading game with city-building elements and a nice politics/intrigue game mechanic that fits the setting along with a nice sense of progression that's a welcome addition to the series.”
    • “Addictive gameplay, stunning visual qualities, and a terrific sense of life within its gameplay.”
    • “It will have you do stuff you don't necessarily want to do, just to introduce you to a mechanic.”
    • “The interface does bombard you with a lot of information which makes the game more complicated than the gaming mechanics actually are.”
    • “This is a game that should have taken tried-and-true mechanics into a new setting to make something new and interesting, but instead, it's just a frankenstein's monster with no identity of its own since these pieces of existing games were cobbled together with no rhyme or reason.”
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the bright and colorful art style that enhances the overall aesthetic. While some users note occasional glitches and compatibility issues, particularly with certain NVIDIA graphics cards, the visuals are considered good for the game's genre and run smoothly even on lower-end machines. However, there are mixed feelings about the depth and functionality of the graphics, with some players feeling that they distract from gameplay rather than enhance it.

    • “The art style and the very setting of the game are like oxygen to me on top of the management element.”
    • “The graphics are nice and run well at 60fps even on low-end machines, which is a plus for my NVIDIA 360m.”
    • “The game offers some nice graphics and a good aesthetic that really brightens and makes the game stand out and unique.”
    • “The graphics are okay for its age, but honestly that's about all this sim has going for it.”
    • “While there are some graphics and resolution settings, adjusting them doesn't seem to achieve any result where the game displays properly.”
    • “There is pretty much no purpose to the 'detailed 3D graphics' since they convey no information and in fact only distract from trying to click the right thing or view production details.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some campaign goals can feel tedious and lead to lengthy battles, others appreciate the profitability that comes from this grind. Overall, the micro-management involved can be seen as a chore, but it doesn't detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The campaign goals are definitely very grindy at times.”
    • “Waiting for your ship to come about again to take another run at your enemy does get very tedious after a while and makes battles lengthy.”
    • “It's the most tedious, but most profitable part of the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game initially suffered from significant stability issues, including major graphics glitches and buggy camera controls, leading to a rough startup experience. However, it has since received numerous patches that have improved its stability.

    • “The game looks okay, but occasionally I had major graphics glitches.”
    • “Camera controls were buggy, the game's startup was rough, and it was just a rather unpleasant experience overall.”
    • “Buggy at first but heavily patched since.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users highlighting its quality and appeal.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic!”
    • “I love the soundtrack; it really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game's music perfectly complements the gameplay and sets the right mood.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, as the campaign touches on historical themes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for past challenges. However, the overwhelming number of problem messages can create a contrasting feeling of frustration, despite an understanding of the game's underlying mechanics.

    • “If you play the campaign, it touches on some historical aspects and gives you a good feeling for how difficult and exciting times were in the past.”
    • “Even though I could logically grasp the numbers that were telling me that not everything is bad about my management, the countless problem messages made me feel differently.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive depiction of a middle ages Mediterranean setting, emphasizing trade and politics over complex ship combat. Players appreciate the well-balanced sandbox experience that allows them to fully enjoy the rich and engaging environment.

    • “The ship fighting action is a bit simplified, but it really didn't bother me too much as the whole game is all about trade, politics, and simply enjoying the whole atmosphere of the Middle Ages Mediterranean.”
    • “It's a well-balanced, atmospheric sandbox.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express strong dissatisfaction with the game's monetization, labeling it a "total waste of money" and urging Steam to reconsider its promotion.

    • “Steam, you need to stop advertising this game; it is a total waste of money at any price.”
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Rise of Venice is a economy strategy game with fantasy, economy and historical themes.

Rise of Venice is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 95 hours playing Rise of Venice.

Rise of Venice was released on September 27, 2013.

Rise of Venice was developed by Gaming Minds Studios.

Rise of Venice has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Rise of Venice is a multiplayer game.

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