Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration Official Strategies & Secrets [Paperback]

Michael Rymaszewski (Author), David Chong (Author)

Book Description

Series: Official Strategies & Secrets | Publication Date: March 16, 1999

This sequel to the successful turn-based strategy game Imperialism improves greatly upon the original with its easier interface, improved graphics, and greater game play. This detailed guide reveals essential strategies and secrets for more than 40 unit types and 100 technologies from 300 years of history. Readers will learn the best techniques for beating each scenario, including the strategic use of pirates and spies. Written with the support of the game's designers, this invaluable guide reveals secrets found nowhere else.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The first Imperialism was something of sleeper hit among strategy buffs. The sequel, from SSI and developer Frog City, promises to be at least as successful as its predecessor. Though roughly similar to Civilization and other empire-building games, Imperialism II has a number of intricacies and idiosyncrasies all its own--which is why this Sybex guide is so helpful. The book walks you through every important aspect of the game, including industry, diplomacy, research, and war. Each main topic is addressed in a separate chapter, with the most important topics (such as diplomacy and war) taking up slightly more space than the more basic concepts. Every unit type is described in detail, as are the many research technologies. Separate sections address strategies for success in the beginning, middle, and end portions of a game. A section on multiplayer strategy can help you achieve domination over your living, breathing friends and enemies. Finally, the book includes a short chapter that explains the many differences between this game and the original.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sybex Inc; 1 edition (March 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782125549
• ISBN-13: 978-0782125542
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,152,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb strategy guide, December 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback)

I'm one of those people who buys every strategy guide for every game I have worth playing. The guide for Imperialism II is one of the very best I've read. It contains very helpful advice on sound strategies covering each aspect of the game and has a very helpful section outlining research options. Highly recommended.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best true strategy guide in some time, June 28, 1999

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This review is from: Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback)

I was pleasantly surprised by the information content, analysis, and true strategic content in the strategy guide. At a time when few strategy guides for war and strategy games are worth buying, this is a strong exception.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best true strategy guide in some time, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback)

I was pleasantly surprised by the information content, analysis, and true strategic content in the strategy guide. At a time when few strategy guides for war and strategy games are worth buying, this is a strong exception.