The most demanding sim aficionados might not find enough to hold their interest for the long haul, but East India Company is definitely worth checking out
East India Company
Nitro Games · Jul 31, 2009
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In East India Company, players assume the role of Governor Director of one of the East India Companies or other rival companies. There are eight nationalities to choose from: British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian or Spanish - with the goal of bringing new colonies and wealth such as: tea, spices, gold, diamonds and other precious cargo back to Europe, but they must dominate the other rival empires along the way. Players will also conquer the open sea and explore 40 different cities, towns and villages.
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- 6.5East India Company doesn't live up to its potential. While the strategic aspect of the game may keep you engaged for a time, it's not ultimately strong enough to carry the tactical aspect. When you're ferrying goods back and forth across the map, you want something exciting to break up the routine, and the tactical battles should have filled that role. Their weakness, however, brings the entire experience down.
- 7.7The tactical battles are enjoyable but also seem a bit too streamlined. Players who are interested in the concept or the period will definitely find a worthwhile game here but the appeal wears thin long before it should have.
- 7.4Even the game's most tedious moments will offer a good measure of entertainment for strategy gaming fans, though a number of issues may eventually have you questioning whether it's worth sticking with in the long run
- 7.5Still, as niche strategy games go, this is one of the better ones. A good blend of economics and warfare, Paradox fans and newcomers alike should like it. Those who liked the new trade system in Empire will love this game, as whilst not being perfect, it sure as hell is addictive.
- Vous l'aurez probablement compris à la lecture de ces lignes, East India Company est un jeu perfectible sur plusieurs points. Trop répétitif, pas assez profond, souffrant de problèmes d'interface... Le titre est symptomatique des premiers jeux et cumule donc les erreurs de jeunesse.
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