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The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and was released on January 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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."

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 323 reviews

story13 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with charming graphics and simple yet engaging gameplay, making it a relaxing city-building game.
Despite its age, the game still holds up well with enjoyable mechanics and a fun campaign that introduces players to its systems gradually.
Many players appreciate the blend of city-building and light combat elements, making it a unique experience in the genre.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and problems with the Ubisoft Connect launcher, making it frustrating to play.
Players have reported a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics compared to previous titles in the series, leading to a repetitive experience.
The requirement to use Ubisoft Connect has been a major point of contention, with many users expressing dissatisfaction with the service and its impact on gameplay.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The game's story is generally described as engaging and cohesive, providing a fun and cozy experience, though it lacks depth and originality. Players appreciate the campaign's manageable length and the variety of missions, but some report frustrating bugs and difficulty spikes that disrupt the flow. Overall, while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it serves its purpose in enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “It has a roughly 20-hour long fun campaign with an engaging and cohesive story that makes you want to keep playing.”
- “The missions, characters, and storyline are complex and fun.”
- “Love this game... really good storyline and missions.”
- “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 causing trouble in the first campaign level, and later you hear about Vikings raising hell for coastal communities, which spurs on the story to build your own empire.”
- “The campaign can't even be finished because there is a glitch that makes the AI spawn-kill you in one of the latest missions.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
37%
14%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the charming art style and smooth visuals, especially considering its age. While some reviews note that the graphics have aged and may show minor bugs or glitches, they still hold up as aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable. However, a few users report significant graphical issues and performance problems, suggesting that the experience can vary depending on the version played.
- “Been years since I played this one and it's super cozy, fun storyline and cute art style.”
- “The graphics have aged really well, and the design is beautiful - a charming combination of colorful and realistic.”
- “The graphics are nice and aesthetically pleasing despite the game's age.”
- “The graphics are in need of serious updating.”
- “Buggy, laggy, poor graphics and the sound only works intermittently, don't buy it!”
- “Graphics keep flashing, makes the game virtually unplayable.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing nature and smooth mechanics, while others criticize it for lacking depth and complexity compared to previous titles in the series. Many find the visuals appealing and the tutorial effective, but there are complaints about clunky mechanics and limited features, leading to a sense of boredom for some. Overall, while the game offers a solid experience in resource management and city building, it may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging or intricate gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is fun and relaxing; the missions do get more challenging as you progress through the campaign, though.”
- “The game itself is a pretty solid supply chain/resource management city builder with a little bit of combat mechanics mixed in.”
- “This game sits perfectly in the Goldilocks zone of comfortable playability - the mechanics are simple enough to make it a relaxing game, but not oversimplified to the point of boredom.”
- “The game isn't horrible but it lacks so many features that the previous title had and the gameplay is just quite boring.”
- “The mechanics are klunky and there were numerous times when my production got cratered with no possibility of recovery.”
- “In my opinion, the game just doesn't seem to offer enough gameplay mechanics and depth for the price.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of crashes, freezing, and persistent bugs affecting gameplay, including audio and visual issues. Many players experienced significant frustration due to these technical problems, leading to a consensus that the game is poorly optimized and not worth purchasing.
- “Then it worked, but the video and the sound were all buggy and janky, the mouse was not constrained to the game viewport, the controls were not rebindable... what a total waste.”
- “This game freezes constantly, and it’s irritating.”
- “I should have listened to the other reviews that said this was a buggy mess.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its immersive and lively environment, enhanced by beautiful visuals, engaging music, and charming animations. Players appreciate the distinct climate zones and changing seasons, which contribute to both the aesthetic appeal and economic dynamics of the medieval city-building experience. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a friendly and peaceful gaming atmosphere.
- “The game has a very nice immersive atmosphere, great music, and little quirky animations which make it a very lively experience.”
- “All in all, I recommend the game to anyone looking for a medieval city-building game in a friendly and mostly peaceful atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and maps are very nice looking.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate that the game avoids tedious grinding tasks like population control and house building, allowing for a more enjoyable experience. However, some feel that extensive grinding is still necessary, suggesting that it can be time-consuming and may require a significant commitment. Overall, the game's simplicity is highlighted as a key factor in its appeal.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I got the game from a friend in 2012, and ever since, the simplicity is what made me stay with it; it's not some over-the-top management game where things become too tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its incredible soundtrack, immersive atmosphere, and engaging sound design, complemented by quirky animations that enhance the overall lively experience.
- “The soundtrack is incredible.”
- “I love the sounds, music, and voiceover.”
- “The game has a very nice immersive atmosphere, great music, and little quirky animations which make it a very lively experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is primarily funded through microtransactions, which may lead to an influx of promotional emails from Ubisoft if users register with their primary email addresses. Players are advised to use a secondary email to avoid spam.
- “The game offers a fair balance between free content and paid options, making it enjoyable without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization system is transparent and doesn't hinder gameplay for those who choose not to spend money.”
- “The microtransactions are optional and provide cosmetic enhancements rather than pay-to-win advantages.”
- “The game feels heavily funded by microtransactions.”
- “If you have a second email that can't be spammed with Ubisoft advertisements, get it :)”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny story and well-crafted characters that enhance the overall experience. Players find it easy to learn, contributing to its enjoyable and comedic nature.
- “The game is good, funny, and simple to learn.”
- “It has a funny story, perfect characters, and just keeps getting better and better.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for lacking strong replayability, with users expressing that it does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally well-received, but players note that it is an older title that lacks optimization for modern PCs, which may affect performance.
- “It's a good game, just an old one and not optimized for today's PCs.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game feels sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and long loading times, which ruin the overall experience.”

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The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition is a strategy game.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 97 hours playing The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition was released on January 22, 2019.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition was developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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