The Colonists

Playstation LifestyleRebecca Smith

8/10

The year is 2035. For some reason, humanity has created a WALL-E-esque line of robots that mimic their needs as closely as possible. This means the robots can also think, and eventually they get sick of being inferior to humans. They build a spaceship and leave Earth behind, roaming the galaxy in search of a new home. The result is The Colonists, a settlement building game that’s been inspired by titles like The Settlers and Anno. The title has been on Steam for over two years, but has just made the leap to consoles.

Impulse GamerRichard Banks

The Switch really is the perfect console for management sims, isn’t it? There’s just something really satisfying about getting into bed, pulling up the duvet,

COGConnectedStephanie Sung

75/100

The Colonists is a strategic settlement game with multiple campaigns, an assortment of maps, and a sandbox mode to build whatever you want at a comfortable pace. It provides a challenge to those looking for it and a relaxing experience for those who are not, rewarding the ones who complete the mission quickly but also giving something for those who take their time. Although playing on a console is not as user-friendly as with playing on a PC, there are still many reasons why The Colonists is a great game to add to your collection, despite some glitches and minor annoyances that could get in th...

TwinfiniteChris Jecks

The Colonists is a great game overall. It simplifies the 4X strategy genre down into a charming and chilled experience with adorable little robots that make watching your civilization thrive all the more enchanting. Its problems on the Switch come from a lack of mouse and keyboard inputs and some rather vague (or buggy) mechanics that could do with further explaining for novices and newcomers alike. If you've access to a PC capable of running it, I'd wholeheartedly recommend that version over any of the console ports, but if you're looking for a fun little strategy game to take with you on-the...

Pure NintendoD. Crowley

7/10

I've always enjoyed building management games like the original Roller Coaster Tycoon game on PC. But I can't say I've put too much time into the genre. I tend

Game SkinnyVictoria B.

6/10

The Colonists is available on Steam this October. Check out our list of pros and cons to this strategy building game.

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