Settlements Rising
- October 2, 2024
- The Catalyst Crew
- 24h median play time
Get on Steam"Settlements Rising is a city-building and colony management simulation game set in medieval times, where players oversee villagers with individual life cycles and 35+ professions. Each villager has unique needs and traits, and players manage production chains, resources, and trade. The game offers extensive depth, immersing you in a living colony experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-designed UI that makes it easy to track resources, villagers, and tasks, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- It offers a unique take on city-building with mechanics like resource gathering, trading, and the ability to discover new areas, which adds depth and replayability.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs smoothly, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience for players.
- The game currently lacks a tutorial and has some missing tooltips, which can make it difficult for new players to understand certain mechanics.
- There are reports of balance issues, particularly with resource availability, leading to challenges in sustaining the population.
- Some players feel that the game does not significantly innovate within the genre and may come off as mediocre compared to other city builders.
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style, striking a balance between realism and a non-cartoony aesthetic. While some users noted minor bugs, the overall visual presentation is considered pleasing and well-suited for a city-building and resource management game. The graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the enjoyment of the simulation elements.
“The graphics style is perfect, not too cartoony but not gritty reality either.”
“It is a really good city builder, colony sim, resource management, strategy game with nice graphics and design.”
“Graphically, I find the game very pleasing; it's not too cartoony and the little people are somewhat realistic, which I like in my sims!”
“Absolutely love the game, but it's still kind of buggy with the graphics, and I think that's more on my system than the game itself.”
“The graphic style has similarities with Settlement Survival.”
“Graphically, I find the game very pleasing; it's not too cartoony, and the little people are somewhat realistic, which I like in my sims!”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, showcasing interesting building mechanics with potential, despite some graphical issues like flickering paths. It offers depth for experienced players while remaining accessible to newcomers due to intuitive controls and a gentle learning curve, with exploration, battle, and card mechanics enhancing replayability.
“The basic building gameplay has potential and is quite interesting during the early access phase.”
“While the mechanics offer depth for experienced players, newcomers can quickly get the hang of it thanks to intuitive controls and a gentle learning curve.”
“Exploration, battle, and card mechanics increase the replayability.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs well and looks great, though some minor bugs and graphical glitches persist. Many appreciate the developers' active engagement in addressing these issues, viewing them as typical for a game in its current stage.
“Looks great, runs great.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
“Absolutely love the game, but it's still kind of buggy with graphics, and I think that's more on my system than the game itself.”
“Sure, there are a few little bugs and glitches still being ironed out, but that's to be expected.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and soothing qualities, contributing to a meditative atmosphere that enhances the overall experience without being irritating.
“I really like the music in this game.”
“The music is pleasant and not too irritating.”
“The music, the atmosphere, everything creates a meditative effect.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is often described as meditative, enhanced by its music and overall ambiance, creating a calming and immersive experience for players.
“The music, the atmosphere, everything creates a meditative effect.”
“The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
“The haunting sounds and visuals create a sense of unease that keeps you on edge.”
“The music, the atmosphere, everything feels like a meditation effect.”
