Imperialism 2: Age of Exploration Demo

Imperialism II: Age of Exploration is a turn-based strategy game set in the time of the exploration and conquest of the New World. In this sequel to the critcially acclaimed game Imperialism, you take on the role of one of the European Great Powers. Your goal is to dominate Europe, your tools are conquest and diplomacy.

The riches and exotic resources of the New World are there to be discovered, the key is to exploit them effectively. You can become a great conqueror, in the tradition of Cortez. Or you can do business with the natives, and shield them from the other Great Powers.

Whichever strategy you pursue, you will need to build a strong economy. Develop what you can internally, trade for the rest on the world market (but watch out for pirates). Build a good labor force. Try to get ahead in the technology race (get those spies out there). And don't forget a strong military, for only a mighty nation can unite Europe under one flag.

Features:

• All new high-resolution art and graphics, vibrant colors, engrossing baroque style.
• Over 40 military, naval, and civilian units from 300 years of history.
• An enhanced AI that has been optimized to make use of nation specific personalities, strategies, and diplomatic agendas.
• A hidden New World, different in each game, contains resources and opportunities not found in the Old World.
• An ever expanding technology tree offers over 100 technologies and discoveries allow the player to set the direction of their Great Power's development through research.
• Robust diplomacy and trade options that figure heavily into gameplay.
• Completely revised Tactical Battle System gives more control to players during conflicts.
• Face historical foes such as Queen Elizabeth I of England and Cardinal Richelieu of France. Each national leader has their own distinct personality and style of play.
• Random events such as plagues and infestations can affect outcome of gameplay.
• A new and simplified interface makes the world of Imperialism 2 more accessible to first time players and is more intuitive for experienced players.
• Instructive tutorial get players up and running in no time while playing through up to 50 years of the game.
• Unlimited gameplay with the choice of playing a historically accurate scenario or randomly generated scenario.
• Two level zoom feature lets you take a "grand, strategic" look at the world.
• Multiplayer support for up to 6 players.

PATCHES	size	date
v1.03 patch	814KB	Aug 02, 99