East India Company (PC)

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'Ultimately, East India Company is a wonderful idea with a lot of great gameplay, but there’s a lot of missteps; too many, really.'
Read more » GameShark
'It's great for fans of Eighteenth century nautical flavoured strategy games, but everyone else is better off playing.... well, you know its name by now...'
Read more » AceGamez
'A good blend of economics and warfare, Paradox fans and newcomers alike should like it. Those who liked the new trade system in Empire will love this game, as whilst not being perfect, it sure as hell is addictive.'
Read more » Strategyinformer
'It is ultimately this lack of personality, engagement and in-depth contextualization that makes East India Company just another run-of-the-mill trading game that doesn't really live up to the allure of the greatest historical simulation games that can actually transport you back and let you loose in another time and place.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
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'This naval-centric strategy game merely treads water.'
Read more » Gamespot
'In the end, East India Company is a game that manages to merge effectively its twin themes of trading and naval combat. Unfortunately its also a game that is plagued with several important interface issues that make the game more frustrating and tedious than it really should be.'
Read more » GamePro
'Even the game's most tedious moments will offer a good measure of entertainment for strategy gaming fans, though a number of issues may eventually have you questioning whether it's worth sticking with in the long run.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Players who are interested in the concept or the period will definitely find a worthwhile game here but the appeal wears thin long before it should have.'
Read more » IGN
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