Description

Morbus is an instigator with decidedly darker ambitions and because he instigates a revolt against HIM, the highest of the gods, he is called upon to receive his punishment. He is banned to the most horrible place in the universe that he can possibly imagine - Earth. Morbus hates everything that is green! As soon as he arrives on Earth, Morbus and his "Dark Tribe" begin their battle against earthly greenery and the Settler world. What is New? The most substantial changes in THE SETTLERS® IV are: -Incredibly detailed graphics in which the characters, buildings and landscapes take on a new level of quality! The improved zoom function makes viewing even the smallest details a new pleasure! -The "Dark Tribe", as a completely new game element. This element fuses the construction component and strategic elements of The Settlers more closely together! -A multitude of new features in the areas of construction, strategy, multiplayer and Internet play! THE SETTLERS IV builds on the tried-and-true game principle of the preceding Settlers, but is in essence a very new game. Fans will be able to recognize "their" Settlers, but also discover a number of innovations and new details. The objective of the game is to build up a colony with a thriving construction and mining industry, food, tool and weapon production. The player's skillful use of resources, combined with the irrepressible get-up-and-go of the diverse Settler characters, form the foundation for a robust colony. Ensure the settlement becomes more attractive and it could be a paradise, if it weren't for the neighboring races and ...Morbus, with his evil machinations! The player can decide whether he wishes to lead the Romans, the Vikings or the Mayas. The races differ not only in their appearance and their architecture but also in a variety of details. They raise different farm animals, produce different alcoholic beverages, make and use different weapons and their priests cast unique spells. All Settlers are actually peace-loving folks, but then there is always that annoying neighbor that occupies the land with those large deposits of gold or sends long-fingered brethren over to swipe your freshly harvested crops. This can cause the industrious Settlers to engage in magnificent battles on land and at sea, battles where the outcome will depend less on the number of troops but more on skillful tactics and well-organized strategy. The dark tribe plays a special role in carrying out the evil plans of Morbus to rid the earth of its greenery, leaving a desolate wasteland in its place. His Dark Gardener plants lots of shadowweed, (a fast-spreading groundcover) which draws all the nutrients from the soil, then withers away. To keep the Dark Tribe in check, the player has to use his own gardener to make the soil fertile again. Only then can he capture the dark temple... Single Player Mode -New Graphics and Zoom Function: THE SETTLERS IV has a completely new appearance with more detailed characters, animations, buildings, landscapes and decorative elements -3 Races: the Romans, the Mayas and the Vikings have their own unique characters and buildings. Each race has its own campaign with different exciting mission goals! -Campaign against the Dark Tribe: Morbus and his dark minions intend to transform the Settlers' stomping grounds into barren wastelands step by step... unless the Settler races can stop them! -Easy Start: An extensive tutorial makes it quick and easy for experiences and first-time players to get started and acquainted with the new features! -Expanded Navigation: Harbors have been expanded, ship animations have more detail, and new warships make their appearance. The Settler seas will be filled with adventure! -More Strategy: Squad leaders will intensify the fighting strength of your troops, soldiers can be positioned more effectively and the overview of battles has been refined! -Hunters and Prey beware! Rabbits, deer and wild boars will be roaming the forests to keep your hunters busy! -New Transport Possibilities: Goods and Settlers can now be transported both within and outside your borders using donkey carts! -Paths and Roads: Routes that are used frequently turn into paths, and well-trodden paths turn into gravelly roads to speed your Settlers along their way! -Saboteurs: They can now demolish enemy buildings in multiplayer. -New Interface: The user interface has been completely reworked to make it even easier and faster! Multiplayer Mode and the Internet -Internet and LAN: Up to 8 players can settle with and against one another on one map over a LAN or via Blue Byte's dedicated Settlers Internet server! -Individual Coats-of-Arms: Buildings can now be marked with individual flags and coats-of-arms! -Voice Chat has been implemented to ensure even while in the thick of settling, players have contact with one another! -World Ranking Lists: Game results of individual players and clans are transferred directly in the Settlers World Ranking List system! -Competitive Settling: Competitive Settling is a new mode where several players play the same map to determine who can fulfil the mission goal most quickly! -Cooperative Settling: A second new mode where several players act together to reach a goal that cannot be achieved alone! -Internet Community: This is where it all happens. You can find extensive information, participate in forums and chats, set up player and clan profiles, and keep track of the battles for victories and points in the Settlers World Ranking Lists, all within the Blue Byte Game Channel! Minimum Requirements: 200 MHz MMX Pentium® 64 MB RAM 4 MB Graphic Card Window® 95b/98/2000/ME/NT4.0 with Service Pack 5 Monitor/Graphic Card with at least 800 x 600 resolution Official Site: http://www.bluebyte.net/settlers4/default.asp?id= Screenshots : http://www.bluebyte.net/settlers4/products/screenshots.asp?id=