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  11 January 2009

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1. East India Company (PC)

   Reviewer: Crispy Gamer
   31 July 2009

   If you think Microsoft or Google are powerful companies, a little historical perspective is in order. The companies that controlled trade between Europe and India from the 17th to 19th centuries had their own warships and could break governments. The British East India Company was, for all intents and purposes, the real government for hundreds of millions of people. Only when this governance provoked a bloody revolt in India did the age of businessmen/pirate kings come... Read more

2. Reviewer: GAMESQUAD
   21 July 2009

   Overall 7

   

    

   All things considered, East India Company is a good beginning for a game. Unfortunately, it is just that…a beginning. EIC feels as if it could have used some more time baking in the developers’ oven, particularly the weak strategic component. While it has a solid foundation, it needs more chrome to make it truly interesting to gamers who never wanted to be a chief financial officer for a trading company. And while the naval battles are quite snazzy and interesting, a... Read more

3. Largin’ it in Goa

   Reviewer: Game Debate
   7 September 2009

   Overall 6

   

    

   One of the loading screens. You'll get so bored of staring at this bloody elephant. Who doesn’t love a nice cup of tea, eh? Warm, refreshing and satisfying. But where does it come from? Until recently I, like you, I’m sure, assumed it came from the supermarket, you know, grown out the back or something. That was until I played East India Company. Now I know it’s grown in southern India, and shipped to Europe in huge wooden galleons commanded by spiffing chaps in... Read more

4. Blown slightly off course from greatness

   Reviewer: GamesRadar
   17 August 2009

   Overall 7

   

    

   Ultimately, East India Company feels bare. The bones of ship combat and trading are solid, but at present, unspectacular. With a bit of work from a dedicated community, the game could coalesce into a historical favorite, but it won’t currently wow salty sea dogs. Read more

5. East India Company

   Reviewer: GameSpot
   7 August 2009

   East India Company doesn't live up to its potential. While the strategic aspect of the game may keep you engaged for a time, it's not ultimately strong enough to carry the tactical aspect. When you're ferrying goods back and forth across the map, you want something exciting to break up the routine, and the tactical battles should have filled that role. Their weakness, however, brings the entire experience down. If the combat at sea played as well as it looks, East India... Read more

1. Enthralling

   Reviewer: Garry P Cartwright from Northumberland, Game Seek
   4 November 2009

   Overall 10

   

    

   I’ve just spent several hours playing the demo version of this game and despite adverse reviews on other well known sites I think it’s brilliant! The most realistic sea battles under sail I’ve encountered (including Empire TW) and as a member of the Nelson Society I should know!! A Trade based game and empire builder with enemies it gets a top mark from me for sheer enjoyment and lack of tedium that you get with some trade based games. Read more

2. Unplayable...

   Reviewer: Amazon
   27 October 2009 See Product at Amazon ($35.84)

   Overall 2

   

    

   I'm not a whiner, and my computer seldom has problems with even the most demanding games, but this one won't play at all. Like some other reviewers say, the game simply crashes & causes a system reboot. I went to the Paradox website & found on the forums that this is a common problem that spans across operating systems & computer hardware. Most disturbing was that the developers simply didn't respond to many of the requests for help. There are patches for the game, but... Read more or see product