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Editor's Update (10/24/14) - Although this was one of the best PC Risk games ever created, it is an older game that is no longer published. However, you still may be able to find CD copies of the game at Amazon (however it is unknown if they will play on more modern operating systems)
As a commanding general, guide your armies with honor and skill and you just might win the day. Your goal, of course, is simple: take over the entire world!
With Risk II, you can experience this wonderful game, one of the most popular board games of all time, like never before!
The official computer version of the Risk board game, Risk II is incredibly rich, detailed, and varied. It provides all the benefits of Risk plus a whole lot more, and none of its less enjoyable aspects.
Forget about long setup times, counting out armies, or keeping track of cards, because Risk II is a much quicker and smoother way to play. Here's one thing for sure: this ain't your daddy's Risk game!
Whether you're a fan of traditional Risk or might be looking for something new, you're in for a treat with Risk II!
With all these game modes, Risk II gives you a great blend of the old and the new!
Just like you'd expect from a Risk game, Risk II includes lots of customizable rules and options designed to give you the very best gameplay possible!
The classic Risk board will be easily recognizable - it's reproduced crisply and clearly, and every detail is accurate to the original. For a new perspective, switch to globe view in which you see the world as if from outer space.
Yet another great feature of Risk II: battle animations! Every time your troops engage the enemy, you've got a front row seat as the camera will zoom in on the action and you'll actually see infantrymen, cavalrymen, and artillery cannon firing at each other from whatever territories happen to be the battleground at the time.
Can't find anyone to play board game Risk with you? Get Risk II and you won't have to worry about that problem ever again!
Go up against a bunch of computer opponents, grab a friend for a hot seat game, or play friends over a local network. When you're ahead, laugh it up with the in-game chat feature!
All things considered, Risk II is truly one of the best video games of its kind you will ever find, bar none.
Game mode variety, gameplay options, great graphics and animations, multiplayer - Risk II has it all, so what are you waiting for? Get your campaign started today!
Since Risk 2 is discontinued, we've come up with some suggestions of other games on our site you might like:
Risk II brings the classic board game of world domination to your PC in a way that stays true to the original gameplay, while adding in plenty of interesting new twists that in many ways improves upon it.
There is still the Classic game mode where players each take turns reinforcing, attacking, and consolidating as well as a new Same-Time mode where all non-combat phases of the game are handled for all players simultaneously. There are several new rules in this game mode as well such as different die based on the size of your army, mass invasions when several players are attacking the same country, and other changes which drastically change player strategies. While Same-Time mode can be a much more tense and cut-throat experience, it does a very good job of keeping things balanced and is great for those players looking for a new challenge.
There are also tons of game options at your fingertips such as choosing to add six new countries which open up many of the continents, selecting how many reinforcements each continent supplies, three methods to select starting positions, and different winning conditions, such as World Domination (or at least a percentage of the world to shorten game time), Missions where you have to meet an objective like “conquer that country” or “kill that player”, and Capitals where you denote one of your territories as your capital and you have to gain control of a certain number of capitals to win the game. All of these add together to provide a new depth to the gameplay and new, interesting ways to experience this classic game.
While playing through there were some slight issues. For instance, while the LAN and hot seat multiplayer worked great, the internet support through MSN Zone was a bit difficult to use and had some connectivity issues. Also, the diplomacy system was a bit narrow with only a few options, you had to renew any alliances every round, and the computer very rarely agreed to any player proposed alliances. Finally, in Tournament mode there were no saves and if you lose one battle you are knocked out. While this did increase the tension and made each battle more interesting, it could get a bit frustrating if you get stuck and can't get past a certain round.
Yet, these minor issues pale in comparison to the addicting and enjoyable gameplay found in Risk II. The Classic mode is a great representation of the original board game and you don't have to deal with the hassle of game setup or keeping track of all the pieces and cards.
The new game modes and options let you experience refreshingly new twists to the gameplay and still retain the perfect balance of the original. Just give the demo a try and see how hard it is to put Risk II down once you're into the action.
- Review by Alex
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Risk best version ever,
Aug 27, 2010
by richardyang
this game is one of the most fun games i have ever played. it is already addicting to play it on board, but it a nusiance to set it up and to find people to play with you.
this game has brillinat graghics and brillinat simpliancy. i reccommend it to any one who loves stratergy and war games!
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Amazing,
Aug 12, 2010
by Tyler
Definitely shortens the gameplay a lot if you tweak the settings a little. It is now possible to attack using multiple territories! I recommend this game before any others.
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10 out of 10,
Jul 9, 2010
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This is far better then other online risk games.There are some cons to this game but they are far outwighted by the pros. If you buy this game you will not be sorry it is worth the money. This game will entertain you for hours.
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bang bang,
Jun 11, 2010
by eddie
Great graphics.strategies are one of best i’ve seen. Wowed overall.
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Great 2 Thumbs up!,
May 31, 2010
by Jc rones
It was a very well tuned game including when I fought Wellighton! Great Grahipics! Good Strategy! I really would give this as a gift to my cousin (who loves games like this) Brilliant!
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risk 2,
May 10, 2010
by Jaime Maciel
i think its a great game. i recommend it. greatest strategy game of all time!!!
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brillant!,
Apr 25, 2010
by Parishka
the game is absolutely amazing. it turns the classic boardgame that everybody loves to a completely new level. everybody will guarateedly enjoy the game and develops skills and strategy. now if that doesn’t amaze you i have no idea what will. it will even develops your IQ. i think anyone will be lost within the walls of risk. Absolutely AMAZING!
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Awesome,
Apr 16, 2010
by Ron
I really enjoyed this game. It really stayed true to the game itself. I actually enjoyed playing the online version more than I enjoy playing the real board game. There honestly wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this game, it was as close to perfection as I’ve seen in an online board game, and I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Risk 2 too short,
Apr 8, 2010
by Erwin Klumpers
Really enjoyed the free trial - shame it wasn’t longer
Excellent fun to play - graphics and help could be better re: cards and only 1 tactical move a turn
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Risk 2,
Apr 6, 2010
by Mattue
This game is the best. I like the bored game but this one was way better
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Risk 2 - Twice As Good As The First One.,
Mar 29, 2010
by Adam
The Risk 2 Game is fantastic because you can change rules and have lots of fun with taking the continents. You can also get extra lands in and change values for continents.
That’s why Risk 2 is so good!
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Alliances,
Mar 24, 2010
by Kevin
I thought it was just like the board game. It was great but one tiny problem, there are no forever alliances, that’s what I wish and if you did have an alliance with someone that you could give them reinforcements if they were being attacked. Over all it was aw some though.
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Fantastic,
Mar 21, 2010
by OLUFUNMI
Risk 2 is a superb game which i really enjoyed playing. I first played this game on a friend’s palm top and I realize how much I love the game.
Risk 2 is great,
Risk 2 is fantastic.
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Risk 2 review,
Mar 17, 2010
by kael
Risk is truly the game of word domination. I have only had this game for a small amount of time, but I can already tell it is a great copy of the challenging board game. Though it has all the elements of the old game, it adds many new ones like enhanced graphics and new game modes. Though there is one problem, Risk is a hard game to learn! But once you learn how to play, most people with a preference for strategy games will find it a fun and challenging experience.
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Good game,
Mar 12, 2010
by William
I think this game is the best selling game and I like board games. I rate this game 10/out of 10
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Its OK... I Guess....,
Mar 11, 2010
by Bryan
This is a fun and addicting game… for a while. After about a week, you get tired of watching dice roll around and little people shooting but not hitting anything. I’d say this game was rushed. I expected more.
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Risk II game,
Mar 2, 2010
by Phirak
After I start playing the Risk II game, I can’t get away from my computer. This game is absolutely awesome. I like the way that this game allows me to have wars with many different country around the world. I really can’t wait for the new version.
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Risk II,
Feb 11, 2010
by DaVron Dean
Risk II is a faced-paced, action filled board game that is exciting for the entire family. This game has actual battles which you can see with your own eyes! If you are by yourself, you can enjoy this game as well, for the single-player campaign is just as interesting as the family version is. If you buy this game, I promise that it will be worth every penny and more!
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thanks a lot,
Feb 11, 2010
by Yousuf Hadi
Thanks a lot guys, I know I am not the only one who appreciates your hard work. The game risk was an awesome experience for me and my family, I really enjoyed it. The great thing about your website is that it was really easy to find the game plus the games are easy to download and are summarized so well that you know exactly what games you like.
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Nothing But Awesome,
Feb 3, 2010
by RayRay
After playing it for the trail period on yahoo, I went on looking for another trail. This game is so fun. I really like the tournament, it really pushes your Risk skills.
Graphics are amazing and I enjoy when going to battle. I got a real kick out of it.
If you enjoy just playing regular Risk at home with friends/family you will get a real kick out of playing RISK II.
Well worth every penny, and you are getting a much better deal here than Yahoo.
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AMAZING!,
Jan 2, 2010
by Ginny
This game is the most amazing game ever!
- Awesome graphics
- Easy to understand
- Massive range of skill levels
- All-round my favorite game to play on the computer!
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Risk is the best game ever!,
Jan 1, 2010
by Russ
Risk was VERY fun and more then worth to pay and download the full version, Risk 2 is even better as setup time is lowered. It’s easy to learn and very addicting, I could play for DAYS! The graphics are great and online play never gets dull! The battles are exactly how I imagined them in my head when I played the board game and it’s great to actually watch it happen! I told all my friends and family about Risk 1 and 2 on here as we’re all risk fans and almost ALL of them joined up and are now playing with me! It’s great for all ages and you learn a piece of history and the world map! I hope a lot more people download this game and join the fun! You guys don’t know what you’re missing out on!!!
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Risk 2,
Dec 25, 2009
by Josef Wemmer
I thought the game was very good and fun to play. I wish they would make a modern game for PS3 of Risk. I would love to buy it.
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Risk Review 4/5,
Nov 25, 2009
by Austin Angleotti
Risk two was a whole new risk experience. I’ve played many different versions of risk, online and boardgames versions and I have to say this is one of the better ones.
The things I liked about the game was the many different features including globe view, battle reenactments, and new territories. I also loved the new attack lines in one of the games, it added a whole new twist to the old game and made it much harder. I also loved how you could add/subtract computers. I would recommend this risk to anyone who isn’t familiar with how to play because it will guide you through the game, and for the more experienced risk players you can easily turn off the tips. Even with all these great new features to the old risk game the additions I liked the most were the graph that shows who was in control at what part of the game and the ability to ally with other players, so no matter how much you are loosing by you always have a chance at winning.
There were also some things I did not like about the game. The battle scenes were exciting at first but eventually they just dragged the game on longer. Also I felt that when I played it took too long, like everything was in slow motion (I would recommend getting a way to speed up the game). Lastly the graphics were just okay, nothing special.
I enjoyed the game and I am sure anyone else who played will too. Overall it is an improvement to all the other online and boardgames risks. Keep up the good work.
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Misho,
Nov 16, 2009
by meshari
Man this game rocks, get mad at the enemies and take it out on the board, just like the real game. Strategy is the key, think, plan, attack, and conquer. Mad game.
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Awesome Game,
Nov 8, 2009
by Warren Waller
I love strategy games and risk is definitely my favorite. It is a game that I can play all day until I win. Everyone should try this game!
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Risk II,
Nov 5, 2009
by John
Risk 2 is a very good game. I’ve reviewed many games and I judge very harshly, but this game is good enough I’d be willing to pay double the price just to have it, coming from a cheap person like me that’s saying a lot.
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the graphics,
Oct 18, 2009
by Andrew Bonnett
I gave this game a four because it was very long because it shows the battles. But I’m not trying to say it’s bad, I like that it does that. It makes it seem that you are really there and fighting the opposing general. Lets move on and talk about the great graphics.
The most surprising thing is how man evolved on their gaming. The graphics in this game were very good. Unlike the first Risk, this game shows a lot more than it needed to in a regular Risk computer game. On how the explosions look and how the shots from the gun were magnificent!
I don’t want to get into the bad things about this game because I don’t want to make you think that it’s a terrible game and make you not play it. It’s your opinion and I don’t want to ruin it for you.
Thank you for reading my review.
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Excellent game,
Oct 15, 2009
by Martin
I am a Risk 2 addict now. The game is so good, and with the animation of war, WOW!!!!!
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simply awsome,
Sep 2, 2009
by adam
I have played this game for a few weeks now and I can now say that it is the best computer board game out there, and at a bargain price as well you just can’t go wrong.
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