Colonial Conquest
- July 28, 2015
- Plug In Digital
- 4h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"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.
Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and accessible, making it suitable for casual players.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original 1985 game, with a charming board game-like aesthetic.
- The gameplay can be fun and addictive, providing a quick and enjoyable strategy experience.
- The game lacks depth and complexity, making it feel overly simplistic and repetitive.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and AI issues.
- The game only features a single map and limited mechanics, which can lead to a lack of strategic variety.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
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. While some appreciate its straightforward mechanics reminiscent of older games, others find the interface awkward and the overall experience unengaging, often comparing it unfavorably to better-quality mobile games. Additionally, issues such as bugs and poorly designed combat mechanics further detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“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 is simple, 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.”
“There is no point in doing half of the mechanics and it takes a long time to conquer other 'players' (AI) because they somehow stockpile a tremendous amount of troops.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them attractive and improved, particularly appreciating the boardgame-like map and menu details. However, others criticize the visuals as outdated, likening them to early 90s games, and feel that the overall graphical quality is inferior to the original version. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some considering the graphics a significant drawback.
“The graphics overall are improved.”
“The visuals are quite nice, with a lovely board game-like map to play on, and nice detailing and backgrounds on the menus.”
“I want it to be good, but, apart from improved graphics (not 30 years' worth, mind you), it is inferior to the original.”
“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 largely consists of basic graphics and a simple number game, very much like a board game, with lots of random factors not even explained at all.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezing during gameplay, and various bugs that affect game mechanics. While some players enjoy the overall experience, the persistent technical problems detract from the enjoyment and functionality of the game.
“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 that can be annoying.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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. While the initial enjoyment is present, the gameplay quickly becomes monotonous due to the overwhelming number of clicks required for basic actions, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“I find myself to be a person who can fall into this category and while I did enjoy this game for the first hour or so, I found it to be incredibly tedious and the historical context to become (obviously) 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's not particularly expensive, but 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, with many players appreciating the inclusion of classical pieces. Reviewers express a desire for additional soundtracks, highlighting the music's ability to enhance the overall gaming experience and evoke nostalgia.
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game Colonial Conquest is criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it only 2 out of 10, and many recommend against purchasing it due to its poor play and replay value relative to its price.
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and absurd moments, such as the AI's comical mismanagement of resources, which leads to situations like Tibet becoming unassailable. While not particularly profound, this humor appeals to 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!”
“Some ridiculous moments where the AI keeps feeding money to unclaimed regions, leading to hilarious situations like Tibet being literally impossible to conquer.”
“Not that deep, but very funny for beginners and/or people who don't have that much time to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively setting the mood for players to feel empowered and ready to conquer the game world.
“They create a great atmosphere and put you in the mood for conquering the world.”
