Marco Polo

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MARCO POLO - The art of bargaining lies in knowing how far you can go. Fame, fortune and adventure lie ahead.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful presentation and graphics, showcasing a great style that appeals to players.
It offers a nostalgic experience with old-school gameplay elements, including trading mechanics and historical content.
The game includes interesting audio and video clips that provide historical context and enhance the overall experience.

The gameplay can feel clunky and unintuitive, with important information buried in menus, making navigation tedious.
Newcomers may find the lack of guidance and the game's reliance on luck frustrating, leading to situations where progress is halted.
Technical issues, such as freezing and poor performance on certain systems, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is set in a late medieval Asia, where players assume the role of a merchant navigating a challenging environment filled with time-limited missions and random events that can lead to failure. The narrative emphasizes the importance of trading and completing quests to gain wealth and renown, while also evoking a sense of nostalgia through its old-school mechanics and lack of handholding.
- “The game features a compelling narrative where you play as a merchant, traveling and trading while completing various missions.”
- “Wealth is earned through trading, and you gain renown by completing quests from cities and towns.”
- “The trading system is well-designed, offering several missions that help you survive the harsh circumstances of late medieval Asia.”
- “The game is on a time limit, and not every mission can be completed.”
- “Fun game with that old-school nostalgia of no handholding, random events that ruin you and missions that fail if you answer no when you should answer yes and yes when you should answer no.”
- “You play as a merchant and travel trading and performing missions.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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The gameplay is seen as dated and may appeal to nostalgic players, but newcomers might find it lacking in substance. While the price is reasonable, potential players are advised to check out gameplay videos or wait for a sale before purchasing.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique blend of strategy and action that keeps you on your toes.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy for newcomers to jump in and start having fun right away.”
- “The variety of gameplay mechanics ensures that each session feels fresh and exciting, encouraging players to explore different strategies.”
- “The gameplay, however... well, I can see how people could enjoy it back in the day and some could still today through nostalgia, but for a newcomer, I'd say it doesn't really offer enough to bother.”
- “I don't feel $6.99 (I bought it on sale) is too much, but with how dated Marco Polo is and the lack of a demo, I'd recommend most to look up some gameplay on YouTube or wait for a sale.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive presentation and distinctive style, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.
- “I love the presentation and graphics; it has a really great style.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive, making every scene a work of art.”
- “The graphics are incredibly detailed, bringing the game world to life in a way that feels authentic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with the Philips intro screen displaying at a very low frame rate and frequently freezing.
- “The Philips intro screen plays at one frame per second for a while, then freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its humor as a standout feature alongside its engaging content.
- “Really funny game with so much to do.”
- “The humor is spot-on and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been reported to occasionally malfunction, which can detract from the overall experience. However, exiting the game is straightforward despite the minor issue with the music.
- “The only issues I've noticed are the music messing up at times, and the game just leaving you in a DOS box when you exit, but it's easy enough to close it via tab or the Windows key.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the need for extensive menu navigation to access crucial information like rations and guard strength, which can hinder the overall experience.
- “Important information (rations, guard strength, etc.) is buried under different pages, making it tedious to get your bearings due to the excessive menu surfing required.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly becomes a chore.”