Victoria II
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 Paradox Interactive
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Paradox Interactive
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| Erstveröffent- lichung |
August 31, 2010 | ||
| platform | Windows , Mac OS | ||
| Game engine | Clausewitz engine | ||
| genre | Real Time - Global strategy game with pause function | ||
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer | ||
| control | Mouse , keyboard | ||
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| medium | CD-ROM | ||
| language | German , English , French | ||
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Victoria II is a real - time global strategy game for Windows and Mac OS from the developer Paradox Interactive , which is set in the age of imperialism . The game succeeds Victoria - An Empire Under The Sun .
Gameplay
The player directs the fate of a nation and controls the economy, politics, research, domestic and foreign policy as well as warfare for it. All nations worldwide can be played, both large (e.g. German Empire / Prussia , USA , Russia , Austria / Austria-Hungary etc.) as well as smaller (e.g. Siam , Persia , Portugal ).
The game has a system of so-called victory points. The aim of the game is to get as many points as possible. The points are worked out in the following categories:
- Prestige - claim colonies , win wars, research or historical events.
- Industry - building factories, switching workers and farmers to skilled workers, and improving infrastructure.
- Military - the size and quality of the army and navy.
The player is required to develop his nation economically, culturally and politically. Many of the events that appear in the course of the game reproduce the historical course in political terms. The player also has the option to make historical decisions at any time . The complexity of the game and the differences in the starting positions make every starting position a new challenge. There are, for example, eight great powers, independent, uncivilized nations, as well as satellite states and dominions .
control
The world map , divided into provinces, is displayed in a zoomable top view . You can choose between different views, e.g. B. Political, geographical, risk of riot etc. The game runs in real time at a selectable speed, but can be paused at any time. Commands can also be given during the break. It is controlled with a mouse and keyboard .
Game modes
Single player
In single player mode, the player takes over one nation while the other nations are taken over by the AI . Each country is calculated individually, alliances between the player-controlled nation and computer-controlled nations are the rule. The computer-controlled nations are also at war with one another.
Multiplayer
In the multiplayer mode, several nations are taken over by players, but the gameplay does not change anything.
Add-ons
A House Divided
The add-on A House Divided was released on February 2, 2012
Game technical features
- New starting point in 1861 allows players to fully experience the American Civil War.
- Possibility to create reasons for war against other nations.
- New reforms to civilize uncivilized nations.
- Infrastructures and factories can be built in other countries to establish a closer relationship.
- An even deeper political system with new options and new types of reforms.
- A new system of reformations that appease or suppress, but if ignored, can degenerate into a genuine revolution
Heart of Darkness
On April 16, 2013, the add-on Heart of Darkness was released
Game technical features
- New system for colonization, the fleet should play a much bigger role than before.
- Improvement of naval battles.
- A new system of international crises, major powers can resolve conflicts peacefully without starting a war.
- News are now also displayed in newspaper form.
- Mobilization system changed. Armies are no longer mobilized immediately and without organization, but over time and with organization.
Receptions
The game received criticism from the trade press for its dry presentation and ugly graphics, but was praised for its complexity and depth.
Ratings:
On Metacritic , Victoria II received a Metascore of 75, with a user score of 8.1.
Web links
- Victoria II on Steam
- Official website of the game
- Official website of the developer
- Victoria II Lexicon
Individual evidence
- ↑ paradoxplaza.com
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from March 22, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ victoria2wiki.com
- ↑ victoria2wiki.com
- ↑ gamestar.de
- ↑ 4players.de
- ↑ metacritic.com
