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{{GameInfobox | sortingname = Settlers 06: Rise of an Empire, The | developer = Blue Byte Software | publisher = Ubisoft | series = The Settlers | successor = The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom | predecessor = The Settlers: Heritage of Kings | engines = RenderWare,SpeedTree | na_rel = {{Release|2007|September|25|NA|Microsoft Windows}} | eu_rel = {{Release|2007|September|28|EU|Microsoft Windows}} | au_rel = {{Release|2007|September|30|AU|Microsoft Windows}} | genre = Real-time strategy | features = Single-player,Multi-player | ratings = ESRB-E,PEGI-12+ | platforms = Microsoft Windows | media = DVD-ROM | version = 1.7.1 | input = Keyboard,Mouse }} '''''The Settlers: Rise of an Empire''''' (original German title: ''Die Siedler - Aufstieg eines Königreichs''), a [[real-time strategy|real-time strategy game]], is the sixth game in [[The Settlers|''The Settlers'' series]]. It was developed by [[Blue Byte]] and published by [[UbiSoft]], with a US release date of September 25, 2007,<ref name=Rel> http://uk.pc.ign.com/objects/902/902608.html Settlers Rise of an Empire US release date.</ref> a European release date of September 28,<ref name=Rel2> http://uk.pc.ign.com/objects/902/902608.html Settlers Rise of an Empire EU release date,</ref> and an Australian release date of September 30.<ref name=Rel3> http://uk.pc.ign.com/objects/902/902608.html Settlers Rise of an Empire Australian release date.</ref> A Limited Edition is also available, containing additional in-game content (including statues and a pavilion), an art book, bonus DVD, original soundtrack, technology tree sheet, and a demo CD.<ref name=Rel4>http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/settlers-rise-of-an-empire-limited-edition The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (Limited Edition)</ref> ==Gameplay== ''The Settlers: Rise of an Empire'' is a real-time [[4X|4X game]]. The fundamentals of 4X are expansion, exploration, exploitation, and extermination. The player must manage a settlement using a resource model based on gathering, manufacturing, and currency. The settlers have various needs that have to be fulfilled to keep them happy. If they lack something, they will go on strike. ''Rise of an Empire'' adds several new simulation elements to the series. Winter puts a stop to grain harvesting and fishing, and settlements that rely on these for food will need to plan for storage and production accordingly. Female settlers have been included for the first time. Unlike the [[The Settlers III#Amazons|Amazons]] in ''[[The Settlers III]]'', these are spouses that are available for all races, not a specific race. Settlers now marry, an occurrence heavily influenced by the player through town celebrations and fairs. Also new to the series is the Knight character, an in-game unit that represents the player's leadership to the common settlers. In addition to being a tough military unit, the Knight is central to undertaking quests, and the Knight's level of promotion marks the overall progress of the settlement. With each promotion, the player gains access to new buildings and military units, but the settlers' needs will also increase, reflecting a higher standard of living. There are six knights to choose from in the game. Each of the knights has unique gameplay traits that distinguish them from each other. In the game there is a campaign consisting of sixteen missions across the game's four climate zones. There are also two types of custom maps: Free Settlement maps are sandbox-style simulations where the player can build up a city in peace, and Quests maps involve a series of objectives that must be completed and may or may not involve military action. ==Plot== The game features races from Medieval Europe (such as the [[Vikings]]), as well as [[Northern Africa]]. The campaign mainly involves a war against the evil Red Prince and his right-hand lady, Crimson Sabatt. Throughout the campaign, the player must attempt to gain allies in the fight against him and put a stop to his quest for dominion over all the lands. ==Critical reception== {{Reception | 1UP = C<ref name="1UP" /> | Eurogamer = 5/10<ref name="EuroG">http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/the-settlers-rise-of-an-empire-review</ref> | G4 = 3/5<ref name="G4 Settlers 6 review">{{Cite web|url=http://g4tv.com/games/pc/45844/The-Settlers-Rise-of-an-Empire/review/|title=The Settlers: Rise of an Empire for PC - Reviews - G4tv.com|last=Hunt|first=Jonathan|publisher=G4|date=2007-10-22|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> | GameSpy = 2.5/5<ref name="GameSpy: The Settlers: Rise of an Empire">http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-settlers-rise-of-an-empire/824935p1.html</ref> | GameSpot = 7.0/10<ref name="GSpot">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesettlersvi/review.html|title=The Settlers: Rise of an Empire Review for PC - GameSpot|last=Todd|first=Brett|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2007-10-04|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> | IGN = 6.5/10<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/824/824112p2.html|title=The Settlers: Rise of an Empire Review - PC Review at IGN|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> | Metacritic = 66/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/settlersriseofanempire|title=Settlers: Rise of an Empire, The (pc) reviews at Metacritic.com|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> | GameRankingsR = 65.189%<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/936009-the-settlers-rise-of-an-empire/index.html|title=The Settlers: Rise of an Empire for PC - GameRankings|publisher=[[GameRankings]]|accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> }} Reviews on the game has been generally mixed. While most reviews have praised for its graphics and animations,<ref name=rel5>http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesettlersvi/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review The Settlers: Rise of an Empire Review - Gamespot review</ref> the disappointments were due to its over-simplistic gameplay compared to its predecessor. In-game lagging and crashes have also been noted<ref name=rel6>http://pc.ign.com/articles/824/824112p1.html The Settlers: Rise of an Empire Review - IGN Review</ref><ref name=rel7>http://cheatcc.com/pc/rev/thesettlersriseofanempirereview.html The Settlers: Rise of an Empire Review - Cheat Code Central</ref>, though many of them were fixed with the 1.7.1 game patch<ref>http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6061083365/m/4261053247 The Settlers 6 1.7.1 patch</ref>. ==Development== A beta test for the game was released by [[GameSpot]] available to its members. A Demo was released by [[Ubisoft]] on August 23, 2007. The Demo includes "two maps: a tutorial and a skirmish map".<ref name=Demo> http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesettlersvi/download.html?sid=6177097 GameSpot UK: Settlers 6.</ref> ==Expansion== An expansion for the game - ''The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - The Eastern Realm'' - was released in April 18, 2008 in Europe.<ref name=Expansion1> http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesettlersriseofanempiretheeasternrealm/ GameSpot: The Eastern Realm.</ref> This added a new climatic zone, tropical, which has a monsoon season which prevents grain from being grown and fish from being fished from the turbulent waters. In addition, embellishment objects were added to allow a player to beautify his or her settlement. As well as these new features, a new campaign was introduced which makes use of the new climatic zone and adds a new knight - Saraya. This campaign revolves around defeating the evil goddess Khana, her cult and the [[hypnotized]] mogul Prahphat (leader of the region) in the distant land of Hidun. ''The Settlers Gold Edition'' was released on September 30, 2008.<ref name=Expansion2> http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesettlersivgold/index.html GameSpot: Settlers VI Gold.</ref> This edition contains both ''The Settlers: Rise of an Empire'' and ''The Eastern Realms'' on one disc. ==Minimum & Recommended Specifications== {{Specs | min_win_os = [[Windows XP]] | min_win_cpu = 1.80 GHz | min_win_ram = 512 MB | min_win_gpu = [[DirectX 9.0c]]-compatible | min_win_gpuram = 64 MB | min_win_sound = [[DirectX 9.0c]]-compatible }} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External Links== * [http://thesettlers.uk.ubi.com/ ''The Settlers: Rise of an Empire'' Official website] {{The Settlers}}
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