Quote Originally Posted by doc_bean
I've seen Imperialism 2 a lot in bargain bins lately, I was never quite interested in it. The box art doesn't appeal, and I don't like the name for some reason (it feels too much like civilization, making it look like another 'me too' game). But after your review I might pick it up if I find it cheap enough.
Yeah, go and grab yourself a copy. It's definitely not a civilization clone, although there obviously are some similar concepts in any type of empire building game.

I've been playing it for about six weeks and I still have things to learn, so there's quite a bit of depth there. I can't deny I've had a lot of fun with it, in fact I've found it incredibly addictive, but I recognize a game like this will not be to everyone's taste. You can only find out by playing it, and for ten bucks you really can't go wrong.

If you do pick up a copy, come back to this thread when you've played it a bit and share your impressions.