Conquest Review

Conquest Review

Review by Alex

Conquest is in essence a Risk clone which reproduces the fun and addictive gameplay that fans of the classic board game have enjoyed for years and brings it to your PC. Gain armies, obtain territories, and trade in cards for more reinforcements as you attempt to achieve world domination.

Fast Gameplay

One very nice feature is how quickly games can actually be finished with this PC port since the computer takes care of most of the mundane tasks which take so long if you are playing the board game. For example, it is very conceivable to play a game all the way through in only thirty minutes rather than spending that time just to set up the initial board.

Varied Computer Opponents

Another interesting feature is the variability in computer controlled characters. Besides having the option to set the AI intelligence to different levels, ranging from very clever to very stupid, each computer controlled character has distinct levels of nastiness, paranoia, and aggression which affects whether they are bold, placid, or even kind in relation to you. This tends to adds some intriguing gameplay and keeps things interesting as you play through a few times.

Hundreds of Maps to Play

The addition of hundreds of new maps also means there are hours of playtime to enjoy as well. Finally, there are several interesting charts and tables that provide information on such subjects as win/loss percentages, how often you rolled certain numbers, history graphs on how the game progressed, and several other facts which provide new insights to gameplay and player trends.

Bland Graphics

The only issue with this title is that the graphics for the most part are rather bland and do little to draw players into the action. Battles tend to be little more than watching numbers whittle down, and in general when huge armies of forty or more fight you'll most likely just hit the “all” attack which quickly runs through all attacks until one side has lost all of its armies. While this greatly speeds up play time, it detracts a bit from the feeling that battles have much importance.

Conclusion - Good Risk Game With All the Essentials

Overall, Conquest does a great job of recreating Risk-style action on your PC and greatly speeds up play time. The addition of hundreds of new maps is a great feature which mixes things up and provides many more hours of gameplay. If you are any kind of Risk fan, then Conquest is a perfect addition to your library. The flexibility in difficulty makes this a great title for new players as well, although the action may not be for everyone.