Settlers of Orion

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Settlers of Orion is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Blue Blaze Gaming and was released on May 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on the classic Settlers of Catan, providing enjoyable gameplay focused on exploration and resource management.
Despite dated graphics, the game is solid under the hood and offers good replayability, making it a hidden gem for fans of building-focused board games.
The developer is responsive to bugs, with quick fixes, and the game is very affordable, providing good value for the price.

The user interface and graphics are poorly designed and reminiscent of outdated games, which detracts from the overall experience.
Gameplay 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 player ships unexpectedly, leading to frustrating gameplay.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of games from 30 years ago, with some likening them to 80s and 90s sci-fi aesthetics. While they are functional, many players wish for a cleaner, more icon-based design instead of a faithful board game portrayal. 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); 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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a space-themed adaptation of Settlers of Catan, featuring unique mechanics and a points system that rewards players with buffs for their performance in multiple games, enhancing the overall 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 or win, you'll be able to unlock buffs to help you, and this certainly adds to the gameplay.”
- “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 gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is often recommended to be turned off, with players suggesting that a personal spacey soundtrack enhances the experience. This allows players to focus on strategy while enjoying a more relaxed atmosphere. Overall, the game's music is considered less integral to the experience, with many preferring to customize their audio environment.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the strong replayability of the game, praising the developer's ability to create solid gameplay mechanics that, despite a dated appearance, encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “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.”

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Settlers of Orion is a casual strategy game.

Settlers of Orion is available on PC and Windows.

Settlers of Orion was released on May 16, 2019.

Settlers of Orion was developed by Blue Blaze Gaming.

Settlers of Orion has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

Settlers of Orion is a single player game.

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