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The Settlers: Fourth Edition (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Strategy/2D Real-Time Strategy

RELEASE DATE

01/AUG/01

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE, Animated Violence

DEVELOPER

Blue Byte Software Inc.

PUBLISHER

Ubisoft Entertainment

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

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TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")

THE SETTING #USES

Nature 1
Strategy 1

PLAYING AS #USES

Good 1

PLAYING AGAINST #USES

Other players 1
Computer AI 1

HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

GENERAL TONE #USES

war 2
Complex 1
Cute 1

DESCRIPTION

The Settlers series represents a gentle, humorous approach to empire-building and strategy. While the basic gameplay concepts are similar to those found in titles like Age of Empires or Sid Meier's Colonization, the Settlers' attitude is much more light-hearted and "family-appropriate." Settlers games have very little graphic violence and no blood or gore. Characters are cute and pudgy, accented with amusing animations as they work and play. Players begin with a small tribe of settlers, seemingly alone in the world, who set forth to tame the land and create a new civilization.

Three races are available for play in Settlers IV - the Mayans, the Romans, and the Vikings - with a fourth "Dark Tribe" adversary controlled by the computer. This edition in the series returns focus to economics and balance, as a strong military will depend upon a thriving community for support. The game's graphics have been greatly refined for this version and a new feature allows players to zoom in for an up-close view of their busy little citizens. Online play is available for free to those who have a connection to the Internet, through developer/publisher Blue Byte Software. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

The Settlers: Fourth Edition (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Strategy/2D Real-Time Strategy
RELEASE DATE:

01/AUG/01
TOP TRAITS:

war, RTS, Other players
DESCRIPTION:

The Settlers series represents a gentle, humorous approach to empire-building and strategy. While the basic gameplay ... more

players 26

followers 0

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“If you've never played any of the games from The Settlers series, I seriously suggest you try one. And if I had to suggest any, I'd suggest starting with four. This game was the last over-head...”

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Date: 15/SEP/2009
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