Imperialism (video game)

Imperialism is the name of a computer strategy game of game developer Frog City Software. The distribution was carried out by Mindscape. Release year was 1997.

Description

It puts the player in the era of industrialization in 1815 until 1915. With economic skill, he has to his nation lead up to a world and industrial power. The player has a limited amount diplomatic ways to influence the course. It can also expand by military means in the turn-based strategy his kingdom to be one day recognized as a " ruler of the world ". The higher the level of industrialization, the more opportunities are available to the player. The winner of a match is found in a so-called Governor Council, which is held every ten years of playing. Imperialism offers a multiplayer mode in which up to seven human players can compete against each other on the network or over the Internet.

By reducing the resources that are spread on the fields of the card in certain regions (coal and iron - mountains, oil - desert / swamp / tundra, etc. ), the player has after researching the relevant technology, the possibility of more advanced units produce that give him an advantage over competitors.

The game refers to the expansionist ambitions of industrialized nations in the 19th century, and can be superficially the choice to also secure a peaceful way to victory. However, this is much more difficult, or because of the game, the computer opponents impossible. The player can choose what superpower he would like to play. Trade with other countries can be operated, whereby relationships can improve. Are relations with smaller countries very positive, that land can be made to the colony. Other major powers can Alliances are offered, which can be broken at any time.

In the second part of the series, the world was still extended. Added to this was the New World, in which is correctly designated Indian tribes are located. This fall one after the other European powers to the victim. Again, being that at the end as the winner, which dominates the Old World.

Release date of imperialism 2: The Age of Exploration was the 23rd March 1999.