Catan Universe

Release Date: April 25, 2017

Strategy, economic, Board & card, card games, elements of strategy, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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Collection containing digital versions of two items (card and board) from the universe of popular social games Catan. Exozet studio is responsible for creating the conversion, and United Soft Media is responsible for its release.

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Catan Universe is an unusual collection consisting of digital versiin ofs Catan card and board games, . The game allows players to build cities and to develop a trade empire on a newly discovered island. The digital version of the game was developed by Exozet studio and published by United Soft Media.

Mechanics

Catan games are based on colonizing an uninhabited island. Players compete against each other, trying to make the best use of the available territory as quickly and efficiently as possible. In order to succeed, it is necessary to build roads, towns, and cities, as well as to conduct well thought-out and strategically advantageous trade.

Game modes

In Catan Universe players can play either alone or with other players. After completing the Arrival on Catan script, players get access to both single- and multiplayer modes. A maximum of 3 players can participate in a digital board game. Card games are conducted in the 1 on 1 mode.

Technical aspects

Like most digital adaptations of board or card games, Catan Universe features relatively simple visuals consisting mainly of an interface, illustrated cards, and a board. Particularly noteworthy are the solid illustrations, thanks to which the Catan universe has a special atmosphere. The production supports the cross-play function, allowing players to have fun together with the owners of other platforms.

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Last updated on January 9, 2019

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[0:53] Catan Universe trailer #1

6.2

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Game is Recomended by 19% of Critics. There are 19 Critic Reviews.

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Screen Rant: 3.5 / 5 by Ty Sheedlo

It's a strange new way to play the friendship-ending board game, acting as more of a digital alternative to the physical version than a replacement.

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DualShockers: 5 / 10 by Ryan Meitzler

While Catan is a faithful adaptation of the beloved board game, it doesn't quite deliver on the Switch's potential for tabletop gaming.

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Nintendojo: by Joshua Johnston

Overall, Catan is a competent reproduction of the popular board game on Switch. It’s understated in some ways as board game-based games are, but it also has a lot of variety to the game, including various offline scenarios and an online multiplayer mode through Nintendo Online. Available DLC adds more to the package.

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