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Call to Power II

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66%Game Brain Score
music, atmosphere
graphics, gameplay
62% User Score Based on 86 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

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Call to Power II is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Activision and was released on April 18, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Call to Power II is a turn-based strategy game, where players control a civilization and must guide it through technological advancements, diplomatic relations, and military conquest. The game features various historical civilizations, each with unique strengths, weaknesses, and units. Players must manage resources, research new technologies, and navigate international politics to achieve global domination.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews
music4 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original, with enjoyable gameplay and a unique combat system.
  • It features a creative late-game with advanced transportation and interesting mechanics, making it engaging for players who invest time into it.
  • The game has a dedicated community that provides support and mods to enhance the experience, making it more playable on modern systems.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play on modern operating systems without extensive modifications.
  • Many features from the original game are missing or poorly implemented, leading to frustration for players expecting a similar experience.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, requiring excessive clicks for basic actions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its orchestral quality and nostalgic charm, while others report significant issues, including missing tracks and bugs on modern systems. Many users suggest that mods can help restore functionality, but the lack of a reliable soundtrack detracts from the overall experience for some. Overall, while the music has potential, technical problems hinder its enjoyment.

    • “While the missing music is a bit of a bummer, it doesn't detract from the fantastic gameplay and atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is nice, the graphics aged rather well with very detailed units and a good looking map.”
    • “The music is an original orchestral soundtrack, and it is quite good but short, because of limited space on a 700 MB CD.”
    • “The music won't play and the options menu won't save your selections, so you will need to go over them each time you run the game.”
    • “This game not only lacks music on Steam, but the controls are unplayable.”
    • “If you can boot it (I had no problems with a Windows 10 laptop, but others seem to have issues), you'll find the game lacks its original soundtrack--and more disturbing, the tech tree help/graphic is missing.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are largely unchanged from its predecessor, featuring a mix of charming, early 2000s aesthetics and detailed unit designs, though they may appear outdated on modern displays, particularly at 1080p resolution. While some players appreciate the nostalgic visuals, others criticize the lack of graphical improvements and compatibility issues with contemporary systems, leading to a less favorable experience overall. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics maintain a certain appeal for fans of the original game.

    • “The soundtrack is nice, the graphics aged rather well with very detailed units and a good looking map.”
    • “It's a civ classic with more adult graphics and unit stacking gives the game a unique twist.”
    • “The graphics are charming and very 2000s, and so is the music.”
    • “Game flow and graphics are outdated.”
    • “As for the graphics, maybe you should take it with a grain of salt considering it's an old game, but ultimately I feel the need to express that it looks horrendous on a 1080p resolution as this wasn't so much the case on the original.”
    • “Besides, when it came to options within the game, I would have expected some improvement towards graphic settings, but the most you can manage is turn off certain effects in the game and change your resolution, which is very disappointing.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of nostalgia and innovation, featuring mechanics reminiscent of the Civilization series, particularly with the addition of ocean colonization in the late game. However, players note that the experience can be hindered by performance issues and a slower pace, making it feel choppy and less intuitive compared to modern standards. Despite these drawbacks, many still find the gameplay engaging and recommend it for its enduring appeal.

    • “It was great; it was essentially Civilization (it was even in the name!) with a bunch of mechanics being tweaked.”
    • “The added element of ocean colonization in late game, and overall the late game new mechanics are fantastic.”
    • “Yes, I would definitely recommend this game to a friend because despite the fact that this game was released in 2000, it still holds up really well to this day and age. Its gameplay is pretty good, the in-game videos for the wonders of the world are really good, it never gets too boring or too tiring, and you can definitely play this one for quite a good amount of time.”
    • “Software was not altered or modified at all to function in newer operating system environments and as such there are several issues that hinder gameplay.”
    • “From a gameplay perspective, it's way too slow.”
    • “It is slow and choppy, does not work at a suitable framerate, the HUD is somewhat similar to the prior game, and had I not had some prior knowledge of how it worked, I would've deemed it just as intuitive as the gameplay.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, including issues with loading after the intro sequence. Many users feel that it was released in an unfinished state, and support for the game has since been abandoned.

    • “The game is buggy, massively buggy.”
    • “The game was released content unfinished and very buggy for its time, support was quickly dropped, and the development team was dissolved.”
    • “Has some glitches and has now stopped loading after the intro sequence.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's focus on macro management over micro tasks, enhancing its replayability, especially when managing larger empires. The availability of older games on Steam also contributes to its enduring appeal.

    • “Unlike Civ games, it focuses on macro-scale elements, so there's no need to micromanage workers in cities. This makes it infinitely more enjoyable when you have a larger empire, which the game emphasizes.”
    • “The game lacks the depth and variety needed for true replayability; once you've played through the main campaign, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “After a few playthroughs, the game feels repetitive and predictable, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes in each playthrough diminish the overall replay value, leaving players feeling like they've seen everything the game has to offer.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires adjustments to optimize performance on modern PCs, with users reporting issues specifically with the Steam version. Overall, it is considered outdated and struggles to run smoothly.

    • “It just requires some adjustments to run smoothly on modern PCs.”
    • “The game has made significant improvements in optimization, allowing for a smoother experience on various hardware.”
    • “There are performance problems with the Steam version, and in general, this game is no longer up to date.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Even on high-end systems, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is disappointing.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be addictive, particularly for fans of toy soldiers, but it can also become tedious at times.

    • “For all who enjoy playing with toy soldiers: addictive, but sometimes tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “While the gameplay can be engaging, the repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging qualities, although some users note that the absence of music is a slight drawback. Overall, the immersive environment contributes positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “While the missing music is a bit of a bummer, it doesn't detract from the fantastic gameplay and atmosphere.”
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Call to Power II is a turn-based strategy game with science fiction theme.

Call to Power II is available on PC and Windows.

Call to Power II was released on April 18, 2017.

Call to Power II was developed by Activision.

Call to Power II has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Call to Power II is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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