StrategyFit check
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want to build medieval cities rather than command battlefield units
- Players interested in managing an empire's wealth and observing its inhabitants
- Fans of city-building games who want a package containing the main game and an expansion
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking direct, combat-centered strategy may find the city-building and wealth-management focus limiting
- Those looking for a small standalone experience may not want a package that combines the main game with an expansion
- Players who do not use Uplay may not want the listed multiplayer arrangement
Our take on The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
The focus on city building and empire wealth leaves less room for direct battlefield command. Its inclusion of the main game and an expansion adds scope, but also makes the package less narrowly focused than a single standalone campaign.
What is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition?
Build cities in a medieval setting while pursuing greater wealth for an empire.
Each character follows an individual life that can be observed during play. The package includes the main game and The Eastern Realm expansion. This History Edition is compatible with Windows 10 and supports multiplayer through Uplay.
How The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition plays
- 01Medieval city building
- Construct settlements while pursuing greater wealth for the empire.
- 02Character observation
- Residents follow individual lives that can be watched during play.
- 03Included expansion
- The package contains the main game and The Eastern Realm expansion.
- 04Uplay multiplayer
- Multiplayer is available through Uplay.
- 05Windows 10 support
- The modernized edition is compatible with Windows 10.
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The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition: platforms & release
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want to build medieval cities rather than command battlefield units. Skip it if: players seeking direct, combat-centered strategy may find the city-building and wealth-management focus limiting.
Where can I download The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition?
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What platforms is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition on?
Windows only.
