Patron

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PC Invasion
    Aug 11, 2021
    85
    Patron is effectively a more difficult version of Banished. But there are enough subtle differences to differentiate them and the game's overall polish is fantastic. Some outlying issues need addressing but the developers have shown themselves to be passionate and willing to take feedback. It's already a very good city builder, but given time I think that Patron could become a staple of just about anybody's Steam library. For just $20, this is a steal.
  2. GameStar
    Aug 18, 2021
    75
    Patron convinces with rock-solid core gameplay in terms of city-building and economy. However, everything beyond that could be improved.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Aug 10, 2021
    75
    Patron is an ambitious game, working hard to stand out in a genre that is saturated with countless clones of each other. The social system is intricate, although I think it still has some work to be done to make it feel as massive as Overseer Games would like it to be. Still, there is a lot to like about Patron, and it is a perfectly enjoyable city builder.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. SergioJimenez
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Game very much like Banished, but only at the surface. Given enough time, it actually has much more to explore and enjoy. Social classesGame very much like Banished, but only at the surface. Given enough time, it actually has much more to explore and enjoy. Social classes issues, random events, research tree, upgraded graphics, awesome soundtrack. Definitely a super-upgraded Banished.

    It also allows to reach thousands of citizens and expand city to almost entire map, a very nice touch.
    I'd say this is a keeper once you get it!    … Full Review »
  2. Tanvaras
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    I was a fan of Banished, and when I saw Patron on the Coming Soon list on Steam I knew it was going to be an instant buy. I was not wrongI was a fan of Banished, and when I saw Patron on the Coming Soon list on Steam I knew it was going to be an instant buy. I was not wrong being excited for Patron, its got all the game-play elements I was hoping for. I get to play lord of my land and treat the people anyway you want to, be it kind and or evil, its all up to you. Every element in Patron is polished very well and the game-play is very smooth.

    Controls are very simple and easy to learn.
    Maps are very well done and some give you a very good challenge.
    Graphics are very nice and compliment the game well.
    Research Tree is very in-depth and keep you playing to get that certain research done to keep the people happy.
    Random events can be good, bad or in-between, making the choice of what to do can be fun.
    Keeping social classes in game happy is a lot of fun.. damn those riots!!
    Sound is very done and the music is excellent.

    Patron is one of those games that makes you think "Just one more game year and I'll go to bed" and next thing you know its 5 game years later and the very early hours of the morning.

    Overseer Games have done an outstanding job with Patron.    … Full Review »
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