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Catan (2003)
Released On: May 2, 2007
81
7.2
All Platforms
PlayStation 2
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Based on 27 Critic Reviews
81
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
73
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
81
93% Positive
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7% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
81
93% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Captures the essence of the board game beautifully (quick to learn but hard to master).
It’s not perfect, but overall this is possibly the most delightful surprise on XBLA since Geometry Wars came out of nowhere to be the platform’s killer app.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 User Ratings
7.2
61% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
28% Mixed
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11% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 User Ratings
7.2
61% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
28% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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A superb addition to anyone’s library. Its accessibility and user-friendliness will allow people of all skill types to have a blast. Even if this wasn’t your type of game in the past, Catan may just make you a believer.
A solid Arcade game when you get good people to play with over Live. Those already enthralled with the world of Catan are likely too busy building their empires to read this, but those not should definitely give this addictive and highly challenging board game a shot.
Catan is strategic, fun, and lets you screw over your friends, making it a perfect online party game. [July 2007, p.68]
The lack of offline multiplayer is a real shame as it would have been much easier to recommend, even if it meant having to constantly ask other players to avert their eyes. Still, Xbox Live Arcade is very much in need of more games like this and it’s well worth checking out.
If you're willing to put a little effort into learning the rules and nuances of Catan, you'll be rewarded with potentially endless amounts of strategic board game bliss. Although the AI opponents are remarkably interesting to play with, your Catan experience will hinge on getting your real friends to play with you.
Summary This game is a PC version of the popular German board game "Settlers of Catan," a medieval-themed exercise in resource management for two to four players.
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 3
- PC
- Xbox 360
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: May 2, 2007
Developer:
- Big Huge Games
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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