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The New World is ablaze in American Conquest, the newest real-time strategy offering from the makers of Cossacks! In the year 1492, travel to America as Christopher Columbus and ignite the fire that will fan 300 years of heated battles for land, riches, and freedom. In eight historical campaigns spanning 42 missions, you will take on the roles of great legends such as Francisco Pizarro and George Washington, commanding epic real-time battles with up to 16,000 soldiers on 3D landscapes. Secure new technologies, unique weaponry, and improved fighting units as well as master the delicate world of diplomacy. Play with fire! Conquer America!

Weight:	0.45 LB
OPERATING SYSTEM:	WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP
PACKAGING:	DVD STYLE BOX
ESRB/AGE:	TEEN
UPC Code:	4015756111463

Features:

• Epic real-time strategy with historical background
• Captivating real-time battles with up to 16,000 units
• Covers the era between 1492 and 1813
• 42 versatile missions in 8 thrilling campaigns e.g. Pizarro's Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence
• 6 historical battles in multiplayer mode
• 9 separate single player missions
• 12 different nations and tribes: Spain, England, France, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, Sioux, Delaware, Huron, Iroquois League, Pueblos, USA
• Over 100 different units and 106 buildings
• Tactical formations for infantry, cavalry and artillery using officers, drummers and standard bearers
• Realistic artillery effects, including gunner squadrons transporting and loading canon, as well as detonating canon balls
• Fighting morale is influenced by victories, defeats, food supplies, equipment and mercenary pay
• Apart from wide range attacks, all shooting units can fight with swords and knives (Cold Steel Attack)
  All buildings can be attacked, occupied and defended by troops
• Fortresses, forts and log cabins provide defensive advantages; units can also be accommodated and trained there
• Map scaling provides an extensive overview of the fighting action through a unique zoom perspective
• Huge maps (30x20 screens, 1024x768 pixels) and fascinating landscapes in four different climatic zones
  Detailed animation of all movements, including loading weapons
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• Intricate diplomacy system allows players to build alliances with neutral tribes to trade for warriors and raw materials
• Natural environment can be used strategically: caves as hiding places or ambush starting points, hills extend the shooting range
• Multiplayer mode for up to 7 players via LAN or the Internet: Deathmatch, historical battles, automatic championship system and global rating system, War For America
• Detailed random maps in various sizes and with multiple settings for unlimited gaming fun
• Distinctly improved AI

System Requirements:

• CPU: 450 MHz (1 GHz recommended)
• RAM:  256 MB
• Video Card:  DirectX 8 compatible, 1024 x 768
• Soundcard: DirectX 8 compatible
• CD-ROM:  12x or faster
• OS: Win 98/ME/2000/XP
• Hard drive: 1.5 GB of free disk space