Fit check
Is The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want settlement building combined with real-time combat
- Players who enjoy exploring and populating varied landscapes
- Fans of the original game seeking an edition with both expansions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-only strategy game may find the settlement-building sections too central
- Players who prefer turn-based battles may not suit the real-time combat structure
- Players looking for a standalone base game may not need an edition that includes both expansions
Our take on The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition
Its defining detail is the pairing of settlement development with real-time fighting, placing construction and combat within the same match structure.
What is The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition?
Build up settlements across varied landscapes, explore new areas, and populate them while taking part in real-time fights.
The game combines construction-focused matches with direct combat. This History Edition includes the main game and both expansions. It is compatible with Windows 10 and offers multiplayer through Uplay.
How The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition plays
- 01Settlement Building
- Matches include a build-up phase focused on developing populated areas.
- 02Real-Time Battles
- Combat takes place in fights that unfold continuously rather than through turns.
- 03Two Expansions
- The edition includes the main game and both expansions.
- 04Uplay Multiplayer
- Multiplayer is available through Uplay.
- 05Windows 10 Compatibility
- The History Edition is compatible with Windows 10.
The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition compared to similar games
Men of War: Assault Squad focuses on large-scale World War II strategy and direct control of units during combat. The Settlers: Heritage of Kings combines settlement construction and landscape population with real-time fights, while Men of War centers its scope on military engagements.
The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition: platforms & release
Is The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want settlement building combined with real-time combat. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-only strategy game may find the settlement-building sections too central.
Where can I download The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition?
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What platforms is The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition on?
Windows only.
