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Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Strategy First
EAN: 0627006901942
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Strategy First
Manufacturer: Strategy First
Platform: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Publisher: Strategy First
Release Date: December 01, 2003
Studio: Strategy First
Features:- Control your nation from the early 19th century to the early 20th century
- Revolutionary simulation of the industrialization of the world
- Build up military might, industrialization power, and national prestige
- Send explorers to map out the inner parts of Africa and the Americas
- Full-scenario editor and complete multiplayer support
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Editorial Review:
Based on the award-winning Europa Universalis engine, Victoria: Empire Under the Sun lets players control their nation from the early 19th century to the dawn of the 20th century, trying to progress into an industrialized Great Power by building up their Military Might, Industrialization Power, and finally National Prestige. Gameplay focuses on Diplomacy, Warfare, Economy & Industrialization, Colonization, Technological Development and Political Simulation.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Decent Game
Alright, I'll admit it: I'm a Paradox fan. I have been ever since I took a leap and bought Hearts of Iron II on a lark. The game was so incredibly deep and historical and magnificent that it continues to entertain me. With that great experience, I decided to expand into other Paradox titles, and I began with Victoria: Empire Under the Sun.
So, regarding the game. If you want an easy game, this isn't it. If you want your typical real time strategy game, this isn't it. If you want ... Read More
Rating:  - Assuming you're an OCD history buff strategy gamer, this is heaven for you.
Vicky is one of my favorite strategy games of all time. It isn't just an 'expand and conquer' game - it's a century long (with the Revolutions expansion) gaming challenge of guiding your chosen nation through the Imperial era. Vicky is *hard* - you'll need to read the rulebook, play some test games as either Sweden or Brazil, and probably Google yourself some online help. That should get you skilled enough to run your economy.
Once you get past the steep learning curve, you've got ... Read More
Rating: - Intense Strategy
If you like intense, drawn out strategy games, this game is for you. The game is demanding in that you must manage many elements to become sucessful, such as trade, production, research, army and navy development, and an overall strategy for victory. The learning curve is probanly two hours, and once learned, Victoria will provide many hours of entertainment.
Rating:  - Victoria review
A really addictive game- LOTS of detail. Needs a better tutorial to walk you through all the features- but once you get it down...it is a wonderful waste of time!
Rating: - The most entertaining game I've played in my life
I've played the vast majority of Paradox games, and many of them are honestly a mixed bag even after all of the patches. While Europa Universalis II eventually became an extraordinary game, the Hearts of Iron series is simply not a good fit with the engine. Victoria, on the other hand, is exactly the ridiculously complex and open-ended strategy game I've been waiting for my whole life.
Two notes for consumers not used to Paradox:
1. Always get the latest patch before playing
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