Imperialism is a video game in the strategy genre developed by Frog City Software, Inc. and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. originally released in 1997. It is currently playable on Windows.
Imperialism is a turn-based strategy game released in 1997 by MicroProse and designed by game designer Sid Meier. The game is set in the 19th century, and the main goal of the game is to build an empire by competing with other European nations. The player is able to choose from a variety of countries, such as Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, and must build a powerful nation by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and establishing trade routes.
The game is divided into two parts, the Exploration Phase and the Imperial Phase. During the Exploration Phase, the player is able to explore the world, establish trade routes and colonies, and build up their empire. During the Imperial Phase, the player must manage their empire and compete with other nations in order to become the most powerful nation. The player must manage the economy, military, and politics of their empire, as well as the relations between other nations.
The game also features a variety of different scenarios, each with their own unique goals and challenges. For example, the player can choose to play as an African nation, and must conquer other African tribes in order to build an empire. Alternatively, the player can also choose to play as a European nation, and must compete with other European nations for resources and power.
Imperialism is an in-depth strategy game that rewards players who are willing to invest time and effort in order to build a powerful nation. The game has a high replay value, as the player can choose from a variety of different scenarios and try to build an empire in different ways. The game is also highly customizable, as the player is able to design their own unique nations and rule them as they see fit. Imperialism has been praised for its depth and complexity, and is considered one of the best strategy games of all time.
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Other names:
Sphere of Influence, Imperialismus: Die hohe Kunst der Weltherrschaft, Age of Industry Year:
1997 Platform:
Windows Country of release:
United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Worldwide Genre:StrategyPublisher:
Strategic Simulations, Inc. Developer:
Frog City Software, Inc.