Colonial Conquest

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Colonial Conquest is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Bulb and was released on July 28, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Colonial Conquest" is a turn-based strategy game set in the 18th and 19th centuries. Players choose one of six colonial powers and compete to expand their colonial empire through military, economic, and diplomatic means. The game features strategic territory control, historical accounts, and realistic economic and military models.

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Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game is easy to learn and provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Colonial Conquest.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay style similar to Risk, making it accessible for casual players.
The visuals and soundtrack are appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and strategy, making it feel repetitive and simplistic.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including crashes and issues with the AI.
The game only features one map and limited content, which many players feel does not justify its price.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its extreme simplicity and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it quickly becomes stale and lacks strategic complexity. The mechanics are described as outdated and reminiscent of mobile games, with an awkward interface that detracts from the experience. Overall, players feel that the game fails to deliver engaging gameplay, often comparing it unfavorably to better alternatives available for free.
- “In the description of the game, it states that the game mechanics are very straightforward and simple... the game delivered that.”
- “The menu and gameplay are simple; there's no need to look at any tutorial.”
- “However, this is a good remake that sticks mostly to the same mechanics as the original.”
- “Overall, I cannot recommend this game because of the overall lack of depth to the gameplay, specifically the lack of strategy (if you play, you will understand).”
- “The gameplay is extremely simplistic, the interface is atrocious and the mechanics are obfuscated to the point where nothing makes any sense.”
- “Boring risk clone.. can get better quality games with these mechanics for free as mobile apps.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they are basic and reminiscent of early 90s titles, while others appreciate the improved visuals and attractive boardgame-like map. Overall, many feel that the graphics do not meet modern standards and are inferior to the original game, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The visuals are quite nice, with a lovely boardgame-like map to play on, and nice detailing and backgrounds on the menus.”
- “The graphics are attractive, and perhaps the game is simply someone else's cup of tea.”
- “There isn't much graphics in the game, just a map that should not need more than 3-5 MB.”
- “I don't know what's considered a real game, but this is largely just basic graphics and a simple number game very much like a board game, with lots of random factors not even explained at all.”
- “The graphics overall are improved.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, including invisible moves and game freezes, particularly in the early stages. While some bugs have been addressed, players still encounter persistent problems that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is still buggy.”
- “Game freezes within the first couple of turns.”
- “Very good game, if you like Risk (the board game), but it has a few glitches which can be annoying.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with repetitive tasks and a lack of strategic depth leading to a frustrating experience. The gameplay is described as awkward, requiring numerous clicks for minimal payoff, which detracts from the enjoyment and historical context intended by the game. Overall, while the game may start off engaging, it quickly becomes a monotonous chore.
- “I found it to be incredibly tedious and the historical context to become diluted as the game is meant for each playthrough to be different, thus ensuring complete historical accuracy to be impossible.”
- “There is no real strategy, just build massive piles of armies and easily (but in a protracted and tedious fashion) conquer the map.”
- “It takes so many clicks to spy on each province that it becomes too tedious to bother, when usually they only have a few soldiers anyway.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, featuring classical pieces that enhance the overall experience. Many players express a desire for additional soundtracks, highlighting the music's ability to create a compelling atmosphere that encourages continued play. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's strategic elements.
- “Great soundtrack, I really like the classical pieces in this game.”
- “Great simple to learn strategy game that has that just one more turn mentality like Civilization with awesome music. I would also pay to get more soundtracks because the music is just so catchy.”
- “Great soundtrack.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Colonial Conquest" is criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it a mere 2 out of 10. Many reviewers feel that the game's replay value does not justify its price, leading to a lack of recommendation.
- “Based on the current price of the game $7.99 USD / $10.99 CAD compared to the play/replay value, I cannot recommend this game.”
- “Replay value: 2/10”
- “Colonial Conquest fails to have any replay value.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and absurd moments, particularly involving the AI's quirky behavior, such as excessively funding unclaimed regions, which leads to comical scenarios like the invincibility of Tibet. While the humor may not be profound, it resonates well with beginners and casual players looking for a fun experience without a significant time commitment.
- “How funny it is, that not only flowers rise in spring!”
- “Not that deep but very funny for beginners and/or people who don't have that much time to play.”
- “Some hilarious moments arise when the AI keeps feeding money to unclaimed regions, leading to situations like Tibet being literally impossible to conquer.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, effectively immersing players and inspiring a sense of ambition and adventure as they prepare to conquer the world.
- “They create a great atmosphere and put you in the mood for conquering the world.”

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Colonial Conquest is a turn-based strategy game with fantasy and historical themes.

Colonial Conquest is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Commodore C64 and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Colonial Conquest.

Colonial Conquest was released on July 28, 2015.

Colonial Conquest was developed by Bulb.

Colonial Conquest has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Colonial Conquest is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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