Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Microïds
- Publishers: Microïds
Corsairs: The New Conquerors (1999)
Corsairs: The New Conquerors is an expansion disk for Corsairs: Conquest at Sea, a pirate-themed role-playing game released in 1999. The New Conquerors adds a wealth of new content to the original game, including two new campaigns, 21 new missions, and a new “Adventure” mode that allows players to explore the game world freely.
New Campaigns
The two new campaigns in The New Conquerors allow players to play as a privateer for two new nations: Spain and Holland. The Spanish campaign is set in the Caribbean, while the Dutch campaign is set in the East Indies. Both campaigns feature new storylines, characters, and locations.
New Missions
The 21 new missions in The New Conquerors are a mix of story-based missions and side quests. The story-based missions advance the plot of the two new campaigns, while the side quests offer players the opportunity to earn rewards and experience points.
Adventure Mode
The Adventure mode in The New Conquerors is a sandbox mode that allows players to explore the game world freely. There are no fixed objectives in Adventure mode, so players are free to sail the seas, trade with merchants, and battle pirates as they please. Adventure mode is a great way to experience the game world at their own pace and discover new content.
New Features
In addition to the new campaigns, missions, and Adventure mode, The New Conquerors also adds a number of new features to the original game, including:
- New ships: The New Conquerors adds several new ships to the game, including the Spanish galleon and the Dutch fluyt.
- New weapons: The New Conquerors adds several new weapons to the game, including the musket and the blunderbuss.
- New items: The New Conquerors adds several new items to the game, including the spyglass and the compass.
- Improved graphics: The New Conquerors features improved graphics over the original game, with more detailed textures and models.
Reception
Corsairs: The New Conquerors was well-received by critics upon release. The game was praised for its large and detailed game world, its challenging and rewarding gameplay, and its engaging story. The New Conquerors was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Corsairs: The New Conquerors is considered one of the best pirate games ever made. The game’s success helped to spawn a number of sequels and spin-offs, including Corsairs II: Revenge of the Pirate King and Sea Dogs. The New Conquerors is still enjoyed by many gamers today, and it remains a classic of the pirate game genre.
Conclusion
Corsairs: The New Conquerors is an excellent expansion to the original game, with new campaigns, missions, and an adventure mode that allows for endless exploration. A must-play for fans of pirate games!
Review Score
8.5/10
