American Conquest – Spieler setzen die Segel in Europa, um die neue Welt zu erkunden und dort zahllosen Reichtümer an sich zu reißen. Das Spiel startet im Jahr 1492, als Kolumbus in der Karibik anlandet löst er damit Konflikte zwischen 12 verschiedenen Völkern und Nationen aus, die drei Jahrhunderte anhalten werden. In acht historischen Kampagnen mit insgesamt 42 Missionen übernehmen Sie die Rolle von Pizarro und Washington, um epische Echtzeit-Schlachten mit bis zu 16.000 Soldaten auf dreidimensionalen Landschaften auszutragen. Setzen Sie neue Technologien, einzigartige Bewaffnung, verbesserte Kampfsoldaten und die feine Welt der Diplomatie ein. Spielen Sie mit dem Feuer! Erobern Sie Amerika!

Key features:

• Epic real-time strategy with historical background
• Captivating real-time battles with up to 16,000 units
• Covers the era between 1492 and 1813
• 42 versatile missions in 8 thrilling campaigns e.g. Pizarro's Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence
• 6 historical battles in multiplayer mode
• 9 separate single player missions
• 12 different nations and tribes: Spain, England, France, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, Sioux, Delaware, Huron, Iroquois League, Pueblos, USA
• Over 100 different units and 106 buildings
• Tactical formations for infantry, cavalry and artillery using officers, drummers and standard bearers
• Realistic artillery effects, including gunner squadrons transporting and loading canon, as well as detonating canon balls
• Fighting morale is influenced by victories, defeats, food supplies, equipment and mercenary pay
• Apart from wide range attacks, all shooting units can fight with swords and knives (Cold Steel Attack)
• All buildings can be attacked, occupied and defended by troops
• Fortresses, forts and log cabins provide defensive advantages; units can also be accommodated and trained there
• Map scaling provides an extensive overview of the fighting action through a unique zoom perspective
• Huge maps (30×20 screens, 1024×768 pixels) and fascinating landscapes in four different climatic zones
• Detailed animation of all movements, including loading weapons
• Intricate diplomacy system allows players to build alliances with neutral tribes to trade for warriors and raw materials
• Natural environment can be used strategically: caves as hiding places or ambush starting points, hills extend the shooting range
• Multiplayer mode for up to 7 players via LAN or the Internet: Deathmatch, historical battles, automatic championship system and global rating system, War For America
• Detailed random maps in various sizes and with multiple settings for unlimited gaming fun