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Summary: Addictive, One that survives the times
Review: I got tired of the first-person shooters I was playing and went to the archive of my gaming library to play this very addicive game. When it is time to take a break you just have to go one more turn. A complicated game of solitaire as I can find no current game support for multiplayer, yet this does not take away from the fun as you can't play the detailed battle scenes in multiplayer anyway. It is cheap and with low specs. I also recommend the strategy guide.
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Summary: too complex and confusing
Review: I own the original Imperialism and found that game quite addicting. So, I thought Imperialism II would be the same. Nope. Imperialism I was OK, but Imperialism II is just a poor game. It's too confusing to actually enjoy the game. While you're worrying about getting your sugar (or whatever) back to Europe, you have to find time to build military units and others to defend yourself against the invincible AI player. The game is very interesting to play, but the realism is lacking. The AI players are perfect and we know that in the real world every country makes blunders. Maybe I'm just stubborn and havn't dedicated enough time to pull apart the game, but man doing that would put you in a state of confusion.
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Summary: For those who thought history was dull.
Review: I saw this on the shelf at my local computer games store and though "This looks quite good". I installed it and I discovered that I had bought a game as good as or even, dare I say it, better than Civilization 2. The interface may have its problems, but the gameplay is phenomenal. I would not recommend the game to those who do not like strategy games or history, but as a fanatic for both I have spent many happy hours playing and I really hope there is a sequel coming soon.
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Summary: This is some gamasm!
Review: I thought this game was good because the characters in it smelled funny...i thought i smelled booz when i was sitting in my chair next to my computer while playing this game. The graphics were a little bit wavy though...the kind of wave you would get when you were drunk. If I ever played this game again i would again reach a climax of exciting action in this true imperialistic game. Good god, what is that smell? What that smell is is the best radiation off the computer i felt in years. This is a game and people ought to be glued to it for hours at a time...
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Summary: a really interesting game
Review: I've had this game for a couple years now, and still pull it out every once in a while, because I know I can still improve and try out new strategies. This game has a huge amount of depth and flexibility; I would say more than Civ II. Exploring and exploiting the new world is a neat twist. I also like the fact that you don't have to micro-manage each city- your nation works as one interconnected machine. You can also set battles to auto mode and computer players make their moves lightning-quick compared to Civ II. But beware fair weather gamers: campaigns are looooong and slow. If you get in a tight spot with resources, it can take dozens of turns to get back on the right track. The length can make some games boring, but it also allows a lot of changes in the balance of power among nations. I seriously doubt anyone can beat this game the first try through. After playing Civ II for a couple years, I thought this game would not pose much of a challenge. Well, it took me 4 or 5 times before I learned enough strategy to win. So if it took me a good 20-30 hours per game, then you can see how long you can enjoy this title.
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Summary: A test of character
Review: I've had this game for a couple years now, and still pull it out every once in a while, because I know I can still improve and try out new strategies. This game has a huge amount of depth and flexibility; I would say more than Civ II. Exploring and exploiting the new world is a neat twist. I also like the fact that you don't have to micro-manage each city- your nation works as one interconnected machine. You can also set battles to auto mode and computer players make their moves lightning-quick compared to Civ II. But beware fair weather gamers: campaigns are looooong and slow. If you get in a tight spot with resources, it can take dozens of turns to get back on the right track. The length can make some games boring, but it also allows a lot of changes in the balance of power among nations. I seriously doubt anyone can beat this game the first try through. After playing Civ II for a couple years, I thought this game would not pose much of a challenge. Well, it took me 4 or 5 times before I learned enough strategy to win. So if it took me a good 20-30 hours per game, then you can see how long you can enjoy this title.
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Summary: Imperialism II - a review
Review: I, like many other Imperialism II owners, was brought to the series by the original Imperialism, which, undoubtedly, remains one of my favorite games. However, I do not think the sequel lives up to its predecessor. The second game got rid of some of the most amusing parts of the original. For example, the Industry screen in Imperialism II is bland and uninteresting, and, in my opinion, the addition of emplacerd artillery to the game, however realistic, took away from the enjoyability of playing by making it a little too hard to take land early in the game. And what happened to the wonderful scenarios? The second game, even with its change of setting, is too like the original in my opinion. Granted, designing a game sequel that combines the best of the original while also adding new ideas is hard, but from the team that created Imperialism, it is expected.
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Summary: Diplomacy Rules
Review: Imperialism II is a tough but entertaining game. You must choose one of six imperialistic nations to control. Your goal is to obtain possession of half of the old world provinces. You can do this in one of two ways: 1) by conquest or 2) by diplomacy. The New World is not the object of this game. It is meerly an exploitable resource that you may use to conquer the Old World. You can either buy native lands or you can conquer them. You use the lands to obtain raw materials that are otherwise unobtainable in the Old World. You can also extract natural resources that are found in the Old World, like iron ore, lumber, and tin ore. The AI in Imperialism II can be very dfficult to beat. If it sees a weakness in your nation it will adjust its typical style of play to exploit that weakness. Unlike in some games of conquest, you cannot go it alone in Imperialism II. You need a viable ally to balance the power of the other blocs that form against you. Using diplomacy is the easier of the two ways to take provinces in the Old World. Using your military against one of the minor nations of the Old World often forces that minor nation into the arms of your rival. This is definitely a negative because it is almost impossible to beat a major nation in a war. Most wars end in a stalemate, which is really how must European wars ended in this time period. Imperialism II will challenge your resolve because it can be a frustrating game. The temptation to quit when the going gets tough is strong. If you hang in, it is often possiblt to turn the tide against your rival as the other nations will gladly pitch in on your side to stop a nation that is close to winning, especially if you're the one about to win.
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Summary: Its Ok!
Review: Imperialism was alot better then conquest of the new world. However, If I compare this to Civ II: I must say that I was somewhat disapointed. I played it for 12+ hours and after that I decided that it was not my cup of tea. It was worth its $2 that I payed at CompUSA. Imperialism 3, has to revamp the interface and become more user friendly. I got tired of a frustrating interface and the computer assistants were terrible to say the least. SSI and Frogcity, I hope you guys make an easier game next time around.
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Summary: a really cool game
Review: it's a great game filled with suspence and excitement.
When you play this game you never know what could happen.
Hang on to your seats.
P.s. I know my boyfriend would really love it!
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