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Imperialism

by Frog City Software·published by Strategic Simulations

1997Kids to Adults21
PCWindowsMac

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7.6/ 10

27 votes

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A turn-based strategy game about the imperialistic expansionism of the 18th and 19th century. Unlike many 'conquer the world' games, the sole emphasis isn't on military conquest. Imperialism promotes victory through a combination of methods, including the relatively unique notion of exploiting underdeveloped nations and expanding your territories through military, political, and economic means.

You play a major world power. The New World beckons with promises of riches that can fund your wars against your long term rivals. Your goal is to expand your influence as far as you can in these new territories and use the resources there to become the dominant force in the world.

Gameplay takes place on a world map, where you maneuver your strategic units to build, explore, or develop your empire. Combat takes place on its own turn-based battlefield. A number of other screens allow you to manage your economic and diplomatic stances and set your production and trade levels.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Included in

Languages

3 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—
French—
German—

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Supported Systems/Models

x86 (32-bit)

Drivers/APIs Supported

DirectDraw

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Multiplayer Options

Internet, LAN

Number of Offline Players

1-7 Players

GOG.com

Multi-player, Single-player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

16 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 3

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

4X (600 KB/s)

Min. Video Memory Required

1 MB

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480

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Also known as

Age of Industry — Working title

Imperialismus: Die hohe Kunst der Weltherrschaft — German title

Impérialisme : À la Conquête du monde — French title

Sphere of Influence — Working title

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Facts

Released

1997

Platforms

PCWindowsMac

Age ratings

ESRBKids to AdultsUSK12ACBGELSPA3+

Standing

Top 99% by want to play

Tags

Top-downTurn-basedManagerial / business simulationHistorical events