Settlers of Orion
- May 16, 2019
- Blue Blaze Gaming
Get on Steam"Settlers of Orion" is a turn-based strategy game that combines the board game style of Settlers of Catan with space exploration. With a game-to-game advancement system, players earn tokens to unlock new races and artifacts, and can adjust game start options for a challenging experience. Extensive hours of playability are offered, with bonus tokens for high difficulty level play.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers solid gameplay with extensive starting options and a variety of ways to win, making it a great value for the price.
- Fans of building-focused board games, especially those who enjoy Catan, will likely find this game enjoyable and relaxing.
- Despite dated graphics, the game has a good replayability factor and a unique points system that adds depth to the gameplay.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation and gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game can feel slow and tedious, especially when playing with AI, as turns can take a long time to complete.
- There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as the game taking control of your ships unexpectedly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of games from 30 years ago, with a style that evokes 80s and 90s sci-fi themes. While they are functional, many players wish for a cleaner, more icon-based design instead of a faithful board game representation. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the gameplay remains solid and enjoyable.
“The style of the graphics somewhat reminds me of the sci-fi theme from the 80s and 90s.”
“While the graphics are akin to games from 30 years ago (think C-64), the gameplay is good and solid.”
“I wish the graphics were a little cleaner and more 'icon-based' rather than trying to portray a board game quite so faithfully.”
“The graphics are akin to games 30 years ago (think C-64); however, the gameplay is good and solid.”
“I wish the graphics were a little more clean and 'icon-based' rather than trying to portray a board game quite so faithfully.”
“Ignore the graphics and sound; yes, they may be bad and outdated, but they're functional.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to a space-themed version of Settlers of Catan, featuring unique mechanics and a points system that rewards players with unlockable buffs based on their performance. With extensive starting options, solid AI, and multiple winning strategies, the game offers a rich and engaging experience.
“This is a space version of Settlers of Catan, with some slightly different game mechanics.”
“To add icing on the cake, there is a points system whereby the more games you play/win, you'll be able to unlock buffs to help you, and this certainly adds to the gameplay.”
“It's got extensive starting options, a lot of things to unlock, really solid gameplay, very good AI, and a wide range of ways to win.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game, making it frustrating to play.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often recommended to be turned off, with players suggesting that a personal spacey soundtrack enhances the experience. While the game's original music may not be engaging enough, it can serve as a backdrop to the strategic gameplay. Overall, players prefer to customize their audio experience to better enjoy the game.
“Pick your favorite spacey soundtrack, grab a cup of tea, and sit back and enjoy trying to figure out how to meet the victory condition before the AI opponents do.”
“Tip: speed up the opponent timers by lowering all of them to 2 seconds to save your sanity and turn the sound and music off.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“While the game has potential, the soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the strong replayability of the game, praising the developer's ability to create solid gameplay experiences, even if the visuals feel dated. Players find themselves returning to the game multiple times due to its engaging mechanics.
“I love the way this developer makes games; they may look dated, but they are solid as a rock under the hood and very replayable.”
