Imperialism
In Imperialism you rule one of the Great Powers in a world modeled on the real world of the nineteenth century. As the game begins, your country and the other Great Powers begin a period of rapid economic…
Imperialism is a strategy developed by Frog City Software, released 31 August 1997 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Imperialism is
Imperialism is a strategy game developed by Frog City Software and released in 1997. It was published by Strategic Simulations. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
In Imperialism you rule one of the Great Powers in a world modeled on the real world of the nineteenth century. As the game begins, your country and the other Great Powers begin a period of rapid economic, military, and social advancement due to the onset of the Industrial Revolution. You must first harness these historic forces to develop your own country, and then use your new found wealth and resources to compete successfully with the other Great Powers in the realms of diplomacy, trade, and war. Only one Great Power can establish the pre-eminent Empire in the world.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Imperialism launched on 31 August 1997, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, GoldenEye 007 and Breath of Fire III.
Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, GoldenEye 007, Breath of Fire III.
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