Release Date: February 7, 2003
A real-time strategy game that takes us back to the time when the first Europeans reached the American continent and started a great colonization of newly discovered lands. We are engaged in both economic and scientific development, as well as waging wars in which we can play gigantic battles with a maximum of 16,000 units.
The New World is ablaze in American Conquest, the newest real-time strategy offering from the makers of Cossacks!
In the year 1492, travel to America as Christopher Columbus and ignite the fire that will fan 300 years of heated battles for land, riches, and freedom. In eight historical campaigns spanning 42 missions, you will take on the roles of great legends such as Francisco Pizarro and George Washington, commanding epic real-time battles with up to 16,000 soldiers on 3D landscapes. Secure new technologies, unique weaponry, and improved fighting units as well as master the delicate world of diplomacy. Play with fire! Conquer America!
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 (30x20 screens, 1024x768 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
- Distinctly improved AI
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: cdv Software Entertainment AG
Top downloads for American Conquest Video Game:
patch American Conquest - v.1.46 - January 31, 2003
demo American Conquest - English - October 16, 2002
patch American Conquest - v.1.46 + MapPatch - January 31, 2003
mod American Conquest - GL Wrapper & Patch v.2.2.4 - March 5, 2024
mod American Conquest - AI improvement v.2062024 - October 5, 2024
System Requirements for American Conquest Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium III 1 GHz, 256MB RAM, 32MB graphic card.
List of Game Expansions for Video Game:
Expansion
February 8, 2006
Strategy
The next installment of the American Conquest series, whose creation is again the responsibility of the gentlemen from the Ukrainian studio GSC GameWorld. This time the creators enabled us to take part in the American Civil War. The game offers the opportunity to lead not only the armies of the Union and the Confederation, but also to take command of the Texan militia and pirates.
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Expansion
June 22, 2003
Strategy
Self-contained addition to American Conquest real-time strategy. In extension, we operate from 1517-1804 and carry out 25 extensive missions, divided into eight campaigns. The authors have added several new nations and 50 previously unavailable units to the game. A special feature is a new gameplay mode - single battles.
Gamepressure
Steam
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