The Settlers: New Allies Heads to Steam. Year After Its Release, Only a Few Seem to Remember This Strategy
The latest installment of the legendary series The Settlers, subtitled New Allies, is coming soon on Steam. However, the game, more than a year after its release, isn't very popular - even among fans of The Settlers.
The latest installment of the cult strategy series The Settlers will soon be available on Steam more than a year after its premiere (the exact date hasn't been announced yet). Unfortunately for Blue Byte, devs of The Settlers New Allies, the game's Steam release won't be a big deal. This game enjoys little interest among players - even among the biggest fans of the series.
This is clearly indicated by online forums devoted to the game, whether on Steam or Reddit. The Settlers subreddit is predominantly filled with discussions about the older releases of the series, particularly "3" and "4," which continue to be played by a significant portion of the series' fans.
The low popularity of The Settlers New Allies isn't particularly surprising. The game's premiere was first terribly received by the industry media, and then scolded by the players. The average rating for The Settlers New Allies stands at 57/100 (via OpenCritic), and even the subsequent patches didn't help the title.
Even the most devoted fans of Settlers suggest that players should explore different strategies rather than New Allies, despite occasional claims that playing online with a friend can still be enjoyable. According to many, the eighth installment of Settlers is devoid of depth, too monotonous and simple - especially for a representative of the economic strategy genre.
