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Sid Meier's Colonization

1994 85 / 100 Adventure Simulator Strategy
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward. Play one of four colonial powe Show full summary

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward. Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation. But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence. Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.

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The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward. Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation. But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence. Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.

GenreAdventure GenreSimulator GenreStrategy Theme4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) ThemeFantasy ThemeHistorical
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GenreTurn-based strategy (TBS) Traitchristianity Traitcity builder Traitcolony Traitconstruction Traitdeveloper cameo Traiteconomy Traitmanagerial Traitmilitary Traitnative american Traitrandomly generated maps Traitsteam Traitturn-based Traitworld domination

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Studio & publishing

Developer
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher
Nightdive Studios, Retroism, MicroProse Software, Inc.
Franchise
Sid Meier
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Fantasy, Historical
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Mac Oct 09, 2014
  • iOS Aug 21, 2015
  • Linux Oct 09, 2014
  • Amiga 1995
  • Mac May 31, 1995
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 09, 2014
  • Amiga May 31, 1995
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) May 24, 1995
  • DOS May 14, 1994
  • DOS 1994

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