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Aven Colony

Aven Colony

July 25, 2017
Team17 Software Ltd.
4.1/5.0(1,200 reviews)

Genres

SimulationStrategy
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About This Game

Aven Colony invites players to build sprawling cities in a unique alien environment. As you colonize Aven Prime, you’ll face environmental challenges and manage resources while discovering the planet’s secrets and meeting fascinating alien life forms.

Highlights

  • Build vast, sprawling cities in a range of environments.
  • Manage your colony’s needs with engaging resource management mechanics.
  • Explore the alien world through a full single-player campaign.
  • Encounter various alien life forms and develop relationships with them.
  • Employ an expedition system to recover artifacts and assist lost explorers.
  • Utilize construction drones for efficient building and resource gathering.
  • Enjoy complemented visuals with a distinct art style.

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Time to Beat

Completionist:46h

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback on Aven Colony is highly polarized, with many praising the graphics and enjoyable gameplay while others express frustration over its frequent crashes and lack of depth. Though some players find it fun and engaging, a significant portion of reviews highlight technical issues that severely hinder their experience, leading to a mixed reception overall.

Pros

  • • Graphics and art design
  • • Casual and simple gameplay
  • • Engaging resource management
  • • Interesting colony mechanics
  • • Affordable pricing when on sale

Cons

  • • Frequent crashes on modern PCs
  • • Lack of depth and variety in gameplay
  • • Repetitive and simplistic mechanics
  • • Interface and controls can be unintuitive
  • • Limited content and campaign length

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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Aven Colony — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven Colony worth playing?
Aven Colony has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.1 out of 5 across 1,200 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Aven Colony?
Aven Colony takes about 46 hours to fully complete.
Is Aven Colony single-player or multiplayer?
Aven Colony supports single player.
What platforms is Aven Colony available on?
Aven Colony is available on PS4.
When did Aven Colony release?
Aven Colony released on July 25, 2017.
What is Aven Colony's age rating?
Aven Colony carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.
Aven Colony – Alien World Colony Simulation Strategy Game