- January 22, 2019
- Ubisoft Blue Byte
- 100h median play time
The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition
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About
"The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition" is a city-building strategy game set in a medieval world, now Windows 10 compatible with updated multiplayer functionality via Uplay. Oversee the individual lives of your characters as you grow your empire and increase its wealth to become a legendary king. This edition includes the main game and the expansion "The Eastern Realm."








- The game is a charming city builder that evokes nostalgia and provides a relaxing gameplay experience.
- Graphics are visually appealing and have aged well, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The campaign offers a good introduction to the game's mechanics, and the blend of city building with light combat elements is engaging.
- The game requires Ubisoft Connect, which can be cumbersome and has been reported to cause various issues, including authentication problems.
- Combat mechanics are considered weak and unbalanced, leading to a less satisfying experience for players looking for strategic warfare.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- story36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in the game is generally considered basic and not particularly original, often described as a light narrative that serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling plot. While some players find the missions and characters enjoyable, with a mix of fun and challenge, others note that the scripting can be simplistic and that certain missions may feel tedious due to resource gathering mechanics. Overall, the story is serviceable for those seeking a casual experience, but it lacks depth for players looking for a more intricate narrative.
“The missions, characters, and storyline are complex and fun.”
“I have always enjoyed the Settlers games and this is no exception; it has a fine storyline with lots of different needs to manage for the settlers.”
“Love this game... really good storyline and missions.”
“The modern games have too much of that fantasy/storybook-like style that just waters down the overall look.”
“Here and there you can find annoying minor bugs and oversights like story NPCs lacking a name in some menus, and the story is also absolutely nothing to take seriously (although it's fun in its own right if you don't expect a gripping or original narrative, more like a puppet theater).”
“Story is... pretty basic; you start off with your city-state seeming to prosper, but then bandits start to raise some trouble in the first campaign level, and later you'd hear about Vikings causing chaos for coastal communities, which more or less spurs on the story to, of course, build your own empire.”