The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 23, 2010
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. Gamer.no
    70
    The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom is a good comeback for a series who has been battered with mediocre releases for several years. It is compelling, fun and has expanded the depth of the original Settlers gameplay with its take on trade and technology.
  2. Gamereactor Sweden
    50
    Constant crashes and a really annoying anti-piracy system hinders The Settlers 7 from growing to the fabulous strategy game it should have been.
  3. IGN
    60
    The game's uneven presentation makes us alternate rollercoaster-like between disappointment, admiration, frustration, enthusiasm and back to disappointment again.
  5. PC Gamer
    70
    Beautiful and challenging, but the relentless and over complicated micromanagement can be exhausting. [Jun 2010, p.76]
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  6. PC Zone UK
    74
    An absolute ton of very German micromanagement. [June 2010, p.87]
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Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PC Game of 2010
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#51 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 236 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 236
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 236
  3. Negative: 100 out of 236
  1. SheffieldSteel
    Sep 21, 2010
    3
    As a long time Settlers fan I bought this game with high hopes. While nicely polished and offering a fair amount of customisability, it lackisAs a long time Settlers fan I bought this game with high hopes. While nicely polished and offering a fair amount of customisability, it lackis the depth and lasting appeal of earlier games in the series. And thanks to the ridiculous DRM scheme, I have been unable to play it on the weekends on several occasions..… Full Review »
  2. Doug
    Mar 29, 2010
    0
    Thanks for the heads-up. I pay my taxes and buy my games, but I draw the line here. I've seen about every type of DRM in the last 20 Thanks for the heads-up. I pay my taxes and buy my games, but I draw the line here. I've seen about every type of DRM in the last 20 years, and this is a step too far, even though I have a perfectly stable connection and it probably wouldn't affect me. Sorry Ubi, it's a matter of principle.… Full Review »
  3. Miskin
    Mar 4, 2013
    8
    I have bought this game, because I read DRM is no more. I would like to confirm it. I disabled internet, started steam offline and then U-playI have bought this game, because I read DRM is no more. I would like to confirm it. I disabled internet, started steam offline and then U-play popped up and asked me if I wish to start off-line. I did this and I was able to load my previous game in offline mode. The only difference, which I spotted is the ability to play multiplay -which kind of makes sense, if you don't have internet, why do you need multiplayer. Now to the core; Music is fantastic, and graphics are beautiful for a 3 year-old engine. I haven't encountered any game breaking issues or bugs yet. The environment is stunning and beautiful -wish Anno 2070 had this cheerful colors. Single player is easy at start, but then picks up. Game concept is involved and mechanics well thought. If you like builder kind of games, you will like it. Else, it's a pass. To conclude, I give -1, because it took Ubi 3 years to disable DRM and -1 because Ubisoft didn't listen to the Settlers community at start with DRM. Anyway, it's now official the game is playable and it's great fun too!… Full Review »
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