Capitalism II

[Louis VI the Fat]

I played it. Ages ago. Either Cap Plus or Cap II, don't remember.

I loved it! The AI isn't all that good, and one inevitably gets the hang of it sooner or later. But even so, I've spend many a sleepless night plotting global financial, manufacturing and retail domination.

Expect dated graphics, interface and 1990's 'sophistication'. But if this is your genre, do check it out!


There was a newer version, which I quite liked but which didn't really add to the game.


Edit: I just wiki'ed it. I played Cap Plus when I was young. Played it to death I should say. Cap II is the 'newer' version from 2001. Newer graphics and interface, but mostly the same mechanics.

It is a 'mature' business sim. Still more a game than an accurate simulation, but splendidly more mature than all those mostly rather silly 'Tycoon' games of today.

Hmmm....I should check that big box of old games of mine, and dig it up. Now I feel like setting up a business empire. I always used to beat my dad with it. He went for producing glamour products like automobiles and computers, never quite understanding how my modest empire based on agriculture monopolies would always overcome him. Good times.