When cutthroat business, goods trading, and tall ships with lots of cannons collide, you get East India Company. Read more
East India Company's marriage of naval combat and deep economic trade simulation is a sound one, but it doesn't take long for the honeymoon phase to wind down and the niggling little character flaws to come bubbling to the surface. Even the game's most tedious moments will offer a good measure of entertainment for strategy gaming fans, though a number of issues may eventually have you questioning whether it's worth sticking with in the long run. Read more
In East India Company players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment. Read more
The game overall is a really good experience. Sadly though it does get boring fairly quickly. Enthusiasts of these types of game, or people who enjoy things relating to that era of time will get their money’s worth. And it is really worth the value, considering the amount of content. Read more
While East India Company’s strategic gameplay is somewhat flawed, it is still enjoyable. The ship battles, however, are well done and show off some impressive graphics by a small independent studio. It might not be as “hardcore” or “realistic” as some people crave, but it’s still quite fun. Read more
This would not work on my computer. I am using Windows XP and Windows 7 and I am fairly proficient at installing programs and solving any problems. I could not get it to run on my PC (Windows XP) or my new laptop (Windows 7). Read more
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
East India Company is a PC game developed by Nitra Games Ltd and published by Paradox Interactive. In East India Company, players be put to task to building the world’s most powerful trading empire and engaging in vigorous battles in both single player and multiplayer modes. Players fight, manage and rule nations from Europe to the Far East with eight nationalities to choose from, such as British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish and Holy Roman Empire. The game …
See moreEast India Company is a PC game developed by Nitra Games Ltd and published by Paradox Interactive. In East India Company, players be put to task to building the world’s most powerful trading empire and engaging in vigorous battles in both single player and multiplayer modes. Players fight, manage and rule nations from Europe to the Far East with eight nationalities to choose from, such as British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish and Holy Roman Empire. The game starts off modestly as gamers begin building their fleet, establish connections to far away countries, and keep the rivaling nations at bay. There is a wide array of ship classes, including a variety of transport and military vessels to choose from, and gamers can create diverse fleets and assign each of them specific trading routes. They can also control and upgrade well situated ports as they form their strategy for domination.
East India Company features Two Command Modes, which allows gamers to give orders to all their ships in RTS mode or take the helm of a single ship in Direct Command-mode. It also features a combination of war and trading gameplay, diplomacy AI, eight playable nations: England, France, Holland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire and over 10 realistic ship types; from small sloops and cutters to the East Indiaman and warships. The game provides users with realistic yet fast-paced naval combat and allows them to hire fleet commanders who will gain new skills and increase the abilities of their own fleets. The objective of the game is to take over ports and protect their shipping routes to create the largest trading empire.
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