The Settlers II: Gold Edition

August 1, 1997 Blue Byte Software Blue Byte Software

Real Time Strategy (RTS) Simulator Strategy

Mac DOS

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The goal of this game is to build a prosperous and well-organized city and to gain control of the enemy cities. This might initially seem simple to do, but in reality, it is much more complex. Settlers II is much more complex and with better graphics than the original Settlers game. The Gold Edition features the original game and the Mission CD expansion.

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After fighting a losing battle with the raging sea, a brave people find themselves stranded on an apparently uninhabited island, with their ship destroyed. You must lead these survivors and their descendants on a quest for world domination.

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Release Date August 1, 1997
Developer Blue Byte Software
Publisher Blue Byte Software
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Historical

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