From the Database of Home of the Underdogs
GAME DESIGNER:David Lester
GAME DEVELOPER:Impressions
GAME PUBLISHER:Impressions
Copyright 1992, Impressions
Veteran wargamer M. Evan Brooks said it all in his synopsis of the game: “The 500th Anniversary of Columbus was PIC (politically incorrect). The movies, televisions, books quickly became major “busts”. This game was no different — slow, dull, user unfriendly. If this showed Columbus in a positive light, it is a wonder he ever secured the wherewithal to head an expedition.”
Enough (dis)recommendation, methinks [EG]. Too bad the engine used in Merchant Colony was only marginally improved for this utterly boring game. Go play Sid Meier’s Colonization for Windows instead if you’re a fan of the period.
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