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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 10.5 hrs on record
Posted: 15 Feb, 2015 @ 3:56pm
Updated: 24 Feb, 2015 @ 6:18am

So, like any game dependant on social interactions between players, the first few games can be kinda awkward and crap, but as soon as you and the others get the hang of it it proves to be a really fun and interesting multiplayer experience.

Basically, depending on the scenario you get dropped into a basic premise with a bunch of other player controlled characters and a conclusion that you all have to reach, with the real gameplay consisting of pure social interaction and roleplay with other characters, rather than a scoreboard or anything like that.

The only downside however is that most of the scenarios are locked behind a premium subscription (£4/month) which while it seems to make sense and I would invest, no-one else is subscribed to it which is a sad thing, considering it's one of those deals that would increase in value with more people subscribing to it. Hopefully the devs notice this and perhaps change this into a buy-in title at a low price, or add in the scenarios as DLC for a nominal price, as it has potential but the subscription makes it incredibly risky for players to invest in, considering how small the game's playerbase currently is.


In short, great game with potential that's being held back by the type of paywall they choose to use. Please play this game.

Edit: 24/02/15 - Payment model has changed from a subscription to buying the extra scenarios as DLC which is great! I hope now that more people will pick this up. :)
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Developer response:
Siedler  [developer] Posted: 24 Feb, 2015 @ 1:07am
Hi and thanks for the review! We have now finished the process of moving away from the subscription model and you can now buy each scenario as DLC or the bundle for a reduced price.