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Catan Universe
Released On: Jun 20, 2019
61
2.6
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Where to Buy
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
61
31% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
61
31% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Catan on Switch is serene but never boring. It’s not a pulse-pounding action thriller, but it asks for a lot of thought. You will strategize, you will win, and sometimes you will lose. But the music will continue to gently encourage you, the cartoon opponents are just begging to be defeated, and there are still so many islands to clear. I don’t know how glossy you can make a game like this, but I’m happy to report that you don’t have to. An attractive package and a clear interface are the only reminders we need- Catan is a classic and being able to play it on the go is a gift.
Players who don’t necessarily care whether they can play the game with others, but who are eager to try out all kinds of different scenarios at different difficulty levels, and who want to be able to play the game solo wherever they may go. From that perspective, Catan has a lot to offer. There are about two dozen different scenarios here in the single-player campaign, which should keep most people occupied for a decent amount of time. And once you’ve gotten through all those, you can also build their own scenarios, which seems like a pretty decent amount of value, as these things go.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
2.6
21% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
79% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
2.6
21% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
79% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
It's Settlers of Catan, on the Switch. Pretty standard, nothing fancy. I appreciate that there's an actual campaign.
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Nintendo Switch
It's not perfect, the menu system can be a little odd, but other than that it's a strong console version of Catan and it's at a very reasonable price.
To the people (it's mostly one person...) complaining about lack of local multiplayer, have you ever played Catan before? Do you know how the game works? Would you also complain about a poker game on Switch that doesn't have local multiplayer?? Please explain how you can have local multiplayer in Catan when you're supposed to keep your cards hidden from other players.
Here's an idea: if you want to play some Catan with local multiplayer, just play the board game...
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Nintendo Switch
Make no mistake, this version of Catan is exactly the same as the one you know and love, it just can't be played the same way. You'll need friends, each with their own version and solid wi-fi to play with you. You could even play in the same room with a couple of AI if you so desire, but something tactile would be missing. Not quite a companion, not quite a stand-alone version, Catan for the Switch is nonetheless a fun, captivating alternative way to end friendships and conquer the island.
It does just enough to get the job done. As we’ve seen with many releases on Switch, that’s usually enough for most people.
Catan for the Switch could have been a success if one major defect had not been present. Maneuverability, customization of the board, the different game modes — everything has been designed to make the game appeal to all types of players. However, you need a Switch Online subscription to even hope of playing against other players. There is no local multiplayer either, so you can forget about playing with your family or your friends.
I can't help but think to myself that there are so many more interesting board games that I'd much rather have on my Switch than a serviceable version of Catan.
If the success of Catan as a board game is more to prove, concerning this adaptation in video games, an absence is an aberration: the lack of a local multiplayer game mode. If, perhaps, the big fans of the board game will find their account between two parties in real life, it seems nevertheless that the designers of this version Switch has missed the main interest of the game.
No local multiplayer. For a boardgame this is probably the stupidest marketing decision you could make when bringing your game to a digital platform.
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Nintendo Switch
No local multiplayer. Completely ruins the fun if I can't play with my wife on one console.
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Nintendo Switch
No local multiplayer. The game is a waste of money and memory. These developers should be terminated and then fired.
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Nintendo Switch
Catan game is fun on switch, but the lack of local multiplayer makes this game worthless. Was going to get this game for family game night, but I guess I can't put away the physical board game quite yet.
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Nintendo Switch
Catan without local multiplayer, worthless. I feel the developers of this game missed the mark entirely.
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Nintendo Switch
Summary After a long, hardship filled journey you have reached the coast of an unknown island! However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race for colonisation has begun! Build roads and towns, trade skilfully and become ruler over Catan!
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jun 20, 2019
Developer:
- exozet
Publisher: Asmodee
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