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Aven Colony

Aven Colony

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Release Date: July 25, 2017

Strategy, Science Fiction, Economic, RTS, Colonization, City Builder, Singleplayer

A city builder strategy game developed by the independent studio Mothership Entertainment. The player arrives at the planet Aven Prime, assuming the role of the founder of one of one of the first extraterrestrial colonies.

7.2

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

4.8

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Aven Colony for PC, PS4 and XONE is the debut project of an independent studio, Mothership Entertainment. It is a city builder strategy game in which our task is to establish and develop an extraterrestrial colony.

Plot

The action of Aven Colony takes place in a distant future, when interstellar travels became a fact. The player arrives at the planet of Aven Prime, where they have to face not only standard problems connected to managing a society but also local dangers such as aggressive fauna and extreme climate. The globe’s story that became another home for humanity can be learned during the single player story campaign.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Xbox One

Developer: Mothership Entertainment

Publisher: Team17

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Aven Colony Video Game:

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PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 470/Radeon HD 7850 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4670 3.4 GHz/AMD A10-7850k 3.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 980/Radeon R9 390X or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Aven Colony Video Game.

7.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 48% of Critics. There are 48 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Metro GameCentral: 7 / 10

One of the best SimCity clones on consoles, whose streamlined gameplay is accessible if not necessarily very original.

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Windows Central: 3.5 / 5 by Jez Corden

Aven Colony is a capable sci-fi city-builder with great visuals and satisfying gameplay systems.

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Slant Magazine: 4 / 5 by Jed Pressgrove

Aven Colony strikes a superb balance of introducing its systems and giving one enough freedom to live and learn.

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72%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (2,698)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Graphics and Design: The game features beautiful graphics with vibrant alien environments and well-designed buildings, which many players find appealing.
  • Fast Loading Times: Players appreciate the quick loading times, allowing them to jump into gameplay without long waits.
  • Relaxing Gameplay: The game is described as light-hearted and relaxing, with a focus on building rather than constant survival challenges.
  • Campaign Balance: The campaign on normal difficulty strikes a good balance, providing an enjoyable experience without being overly punishing.
  • Engaging Mechanics: Some players enjoy the simplicity and charm of the game, finding it fun and suitable for casual play.

The main cons of the game

  • Frequent Crashes: A significant number of users report that the game crashes frequently, especially on Windows 11, making it unplayable for many.
  • AI and Logic Issues: Players criticize the behavior of colonists, stating that their complaints often seem illogical or frustrating, which detracts from the immersion.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some find the gameplay to be repetitive after a while, lacking variety once the basic mechanics are understood.
  • Limited Content: Several reviews mention that the game feels incomplete or lacking depth, with many systems not fully realized or utilized.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Combat Mechanics: Many players express a desire for combat elements, such as alien attacks or competition with other factions, which are absent in the current game.
  • Randomly Generated Maps: Users feel that the lack of randomly generated maps limits replayability, as the static maps can become stale.
  • Improved AI and Logic: There are calls for better AI behavior and more logical responses from colonists to enhance the realism of the game.
  • Expanded Content and Systems: Players wish for additional content, such as more building options and deeper systems for managing colonies, to provide a richer experience.

Summary

  • Overall, while Aven Colony has its strengths in graphics and relaxing gameplay, it suffers from significant technical issues and a perceived lack of depth and variety, which many players hope will be addressed in future updates or expansions.

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