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Stonehearth

Stonehearth

PC
Released

Release Date: July 25, 2018

Strategy, Fantasy, Economic, RTS, Sandbox, Indie Games, Co-op, City Builder, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

A sandbox economic strategy game developed by Radiant Entertainment, a debuting studio employing a team of two. The game is set in a medieval realm featuring fantasy elements, and the task of the players is to build a village and transform it into a vibrant city. In order to do this, it is necessary to collect raw materials and food as well as take care of the residents' safety.

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Stonehearth for PC is a sandbox RTS with emphasis on the economy. This is the first game of Radiant Entertainment - the team founded by Tom and Tony Canzons - brothers known for establishing an e-sport Evolution Championship Series tournament, known as EVO.

Story

Action takes place in a realm at about medieval technological advancement, but inhabited by a lot of fantasy creatures. At the beginning of the game, the player takes command over a small group of settlers who are trying to create a new home for themselves in the inhospitable land.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Early Access:December 30, 2013

Developer: Radiant Entertainment

Publisher: Radiant Entertainment

Age restrictions: none

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Stonehearth Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 1.7 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card GeForce GT 430 512 MB / Radeon HD 7570M or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1/10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780 / 4 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Stonehearth Video Game.

75%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (12,903)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Charming Art Style: The voxel-based graphics and overall aesthetic are frequently praised for their warmth and appeal.
  • Creative Gameplay: Players enjoy the freedom to build and design their settlements, with a variety of crafting and building options.
  • Community Support: The modding community, particularly the ACE mod, has significantly enhanced the game, providing new content and fixes that improve the overall experience.
  • Cozy Atmosphere: Many reviews highlight the relaxing and enjoyable nature of the game, making it a good fit for fans of city-building and management games.

The main cons of the game

  • Abandonment by Developers: The game has been largely abandoned by its developers after being acquired by Riot Games, leading to issues with updates and support.
  • Bugs and Performance Issues: Users report frequent crashes, bugs, and significant performance problems, particularly in the late game when settlements grow larger.
  • Unfinished Features: Many promised features and content were never fully realized, leaving the game feeling incomplete.
  • AI Problems: Players often experience issues with the AI of both the settlers and enemies, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.

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

  • Optimization: There are calls for better optimization to ensure the game runs smoothly, especially as the size of the player's settlement increases.
  • Expanded Content: Many players express disappointment over the lack of additional content and features that were anticipated during development, such as advanced classes and improved enemy AI.
  • Stability Improvements: Users wish for a more stable version of the game that doesn’t require extensive modification or community patches to function properly.
  • Better AI Interaction: Improvements in the AI behavior for both settlers and enemies are frequently mentioned as areas needing enhancement.

Summary

  • In summary, while Stonehearth has a lot of charm and potential, its abandonment and the resulting technical issues have left many players frustrated, making it hard to recommend the game without the caveat of relying on community mods for a better experience.

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