Space Settlers Review: Online Multiplayer Real-Time Strategy Game for iOS

If you love playing strategy games, then you should find Space Settlers very interesting. This iOS game is a real-time, online strategy game  you can play with friends and it’s developed by Digiarty Software. It’s more like preparing for war, planning and strategizing and eventually going into battle. It’s adventurous and the storyline is based on science fiction. The game is based on careful planning, invasion, combat and everything you should expect from a strategy game and it requires using your mind and thinking like a real war strategist.

Storyline

In 2012, God particle appeared and it became a subject of interest to everyone and a scientist named Hawkins linked his brain to a very powerful computer and discovered that God particle can actually be dated back to 13 billion years. This opened time gate for humans and you are one of the first settlers in space, building on the technological remains left by the people of  Terra.

Gameplay

Any online game requires a stable network and WiFi is recommended or a 3G connection. The preliminaries are easy to follow as you strengthen your stronghold before going into battle proper. You first start by building the first space settle age which is quite easy if you can follow the on-screen guide.

When that is done, you can finally go to other planets to conquer them and this is where real-time strategy is fully involved. Conquering an enemy base means settling there and defending it against attacks as you can lose it just the way you gained it. There’s a reward for each completed level and it’s interesting as players can interact and even chat while playing the game.

Special Features

Space Settlers has great visuals with sharp graphics. The chat system allows you to build peer-groups and fight together with friends. You can also automatically search for enemy planets to invade.
A battle field consisting of multi-players can be both challenging and interesting as you need to make quick decisions and be smart enough not to lose your territory. Learning advanced tech maneuvers and going through blueprints makes the game even more enjoyable.

Requirements

This game is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPad Touch. It runs even on iOS 4.3 so you won’t have to worry if you use an old device. A good internet connection is also recommended.
The game is available for free at the Apps Store and you can download here.