The Settlers: New Allies

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2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 98
  3. Negative: 76 out of 98

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  1. fervalosious
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    The Settlers: New Allies is refreshingly reminiscent of Settlers 3. Some things have been dumbed down a bit and there is lots of room for improvement but overall it captures the same feel of the classics. There are lots of critics claiming that this game "doesn't know what it is" but I strongly disagree here.

    My biggest disappointments, however, is the lack of a free-for-all mode or    The Settlers: New Allies is refreshingly reminiscent of Settlers 3. Some things have been dumbed down a bit and there is lots of room for improvement but overall it captures the same feel of the classics. There are lots of critics claiming that this game "doesn't know what it is" but I strongly disagree here.

    My biggest disappointments, however, is the lack of a free-for-all mode or the option to play with AI teammates. It is also a huge let down that there is no editor or map generator.    … Expand
  2. SerafiQ
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    The game itself is ok. Varied units. Buildings. Graphics at a good level. As for playability, I have no complaints. No errors so far, although sometimes military units don't know what to do. Overall, I recommend it, and as for the settlers themselves, you can see the connections between the 3rd and 4th part of the game.
  3. LucashPL
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Its ok as for Ubisoft game. New Settlers is decent in both mechanics and graphics, but falls short on originality and storytelling.
  4. Giagl
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    I like it a lot! I also had no crashes or other issues so far. The campaign ist fun!
  5. Favorite13
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Great game, best since Settlers 3. No technical problem from my side. Great story, great graphics.
  6. Farmer007
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    Kein echtes Siedler
    Story gegen Anfang ok, dann langweilig
    PVP mit sehr großem Spaßpotenzial Nach heutigem Patch noch keine weiteren Probleme Bei anderen aber durchaus Warenketten zu einfach Man nimmt was man bekommt, im Moment keine 60€ wert, wenn alle Fehler rausgpatcht sind maybe 40€ maximal Hardcore kann mit Freuden Spaß machen Story 5/10 Multiplayer 9¾/10 (im jetzigen Technischen    Kein echtes Siedler
    Story gegen Anfang ok, dann langweilig
    PVP mit sehr großem Spaßpotenzial
    Nach heutigem Patch noch keine weiteren Probleme
    Bei anderen aber durchaus
    Warenketten zu einfach
    Man nimmt was man bekommt, im Moment keine 60€ wert, wenn alle Fehler rausgpatcht sind maybe 40€ maximal
    Hardcore kann mit Freuden Spaß machen
    Story 5/10
    Multiplayer 9¾/10 (im jetzigen Technischen Zustand 7/10, je nach funktionsfähigkeit)
    Hardcore 7/10 Das Spiel und die Reihe hat besseres verdient, Ubisoft (vor allem die Führungsetage hat da großen Mist gebaut)
    Da ich den Multiplayer so sehr mag 8/10, sind wäre es maximal 6/10, wenn nicht 4 oder 5...    … Expand
  7. P3-3T
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Good game. good graphics. maybe I'm lucky but the game doesn't crash or anything like that for me. typical settler mechanics. The only bug I have is that the game won't close from time to time. then i have to end this via the task manager. the game was still saved.
    I haven't played the beta, so I can't rate the difference.
  8. Mortimore
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Didn't expect to like the game this much. I think the Settlers has been in an identity crisis since at least settler's 3, so the fact that the game is oriented differently then previous once is fine to me.

    As I don't like multiplayer I can't say much about that, but it has been one of the campaigns I enjoyed by far the most in recent years. The difficulty is sadly not selectable and    Didn't expect to like the game this much. I think the Settlers has been in an identity crisis since at least settler's 3, so the fact that the game is oriented differently then previous once is fine to me.

    As I don't like multiplayer I can't say much about that, but it has been one of the campaigns I enjoyed by far the most in recent years. The difficulty is sadly not selectable and increases only really in the last 3 levels. I do have to say I really enjoy the mix between RTS and the economy based game. It is brilliant for a relaxed evening. I think the focus for the game is more with casuals, which most likely is the origin of the hate against it.    … Expand
  9. forzakorea
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Après avoir joué une dizaine d heure de jeu Le jeu est graphiquement magnifique super boulot Après ce n est plus un settlers ça ressemble plus à un âge of empire et à un northgard sans l hiver à survivre.
    Après seulement 3 factions Connaissant Ubisoft beaucoup de mise à jour vont être déployer pour peaufiner leur jeu avec du contenu additionnel qui va sûrement améliorer tout ça jeu acheté    Après avoir joué une dizaine d heure de jeu Le jeu est graphiquement magnifique super boulot Après ce n est plus un settlers ça ressemble plus à un âge of empire et à un northgard sans l hiver à survivre.
    Après seulement 3 factions Connaissant Ubisoft beaucoup de mise à jour vont être déployer pour peaufiner leur jeu avec du contenu additionnel qui va sûrement améliorer tout ça jeu acheté day one à 39e et je ne regrette pas le multijoueurs pas assez stable pour l instant    … Expand
  10. Daranix
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    Let me explain the higher than average score please - the game itself is entertaing, it is a nice combination of the Settlers roots with a modern faster paced approach. It recieves bad ratings because the veteran playerbase wanted deep economy, single player oriented game, which it is not as much as they’ve wanted. The issues with crashes that the game has are bot helping the score asLet me explain the higher than average score please - the game itself is entertaing, it is a nice combination of the Settlers roots with a modern faster paced approach. It recieves bad ratings because the veteran playerbase wanted deep economy, single player oriented game, which it is not as much as they’ve wanted. The issues with crashes that the game has are bot helping the score as well, although quite a few has already been patched.

    Now to the positive side - the potential of the game is huge with it’s cross platform release and crossplay enabled. It looks great and please great as well when it works as it should, which it does most of the time by now. If the dev team keeps working on the game, I believe it should be given a chance.    … Expand
  11. Ursulus
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    I've been playing within the Settlers world since The Settlers in the 90's and was waiting impatiently for a new Settlers after Settlers 7. New Allies is a slightly different take, but there have been several different takes over the years.. some have worked better than others so to say it doesn't fit in with the "Settlers" family is disingenuous because the Settlers family is varied. II've been playing within the Settlers world since The Settlers in the 90's and was waiting impatiently for a new Settlers after Settlers 7. New Allies is a slightly different take, but there have been several different takes over the years.. some have worked better than others so to say it doesn't fit in with the "Settlers" family is disingenuous because the Settlers family is varied. I have to admit that there is work that needs to be done, but that has been the case for several iterations but the foundations they have built are beautiful and have massive potential! The developers are actively working on new content and improving the existing gameplay/content but it is still imminently playable if you want something a bit more economy based than Age of Empires, this is the game for you!… Expand

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#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    40
    The game looks like a mobile game for the little ones, where production chains and military units have been kept to a minimum. Most of the options start and end on a chronic shortage of wood, and food isn't even considered an essential ingredient. [Issue#326]
  2. GameCritics
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The Settlers: New Allies is the latest entry in a beloved and longstanding franchise, and carries an inherent advantage of starting with a greatly successful formula. However, there simply aren’t any exciting updates or formula explorations here. The buggy quality of the code at time of review and utterly flat narrative are salt in the wound, resulting in a game that does not boast a single positive reason to warrant a purchase.
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  3. Wccftech
    Apr 16, 2023
    50
    The Settlers: New Allies isn't quite the return to Settlers that fans of the franchise would want. Shallow across all areas, with basic city-building and very basic strategy elements, held together by an average narrative. It's not a bad game, but it's also not good.
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