American Conquest

Three Centuries of War



The New World is ablaze in American Conquest, the newest real-time strategy offering from the makers of Cossacks!

In the year 492, 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 play the role of great legends such as Pizarro and Washington, commanding epic real-time battles containing up to 16,000 soldiers on 3D landscapes.

Harness new technologies, unique weaponry, improved fighting units and the delicate world of diplomacy.

Play with fire! Conquer America!

• Epic real-time strategy with historical background.
• Recreate the battles of history with up to 16,000 units
• Covers the era between 1492 and 1813
• 12 different nations and tribes: USA, Spain, England, France, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, Sioux, Delaware, Huron, Iroquois League, Pueblos
• 42 versatile missions in 8 thrilling campaigns, including Pizarro's Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven Years War and the American War of Independence
• 6 historical multiplayer battles
• 9 separate single player missions
• Tactical formation for infantry, cavalry and artillery using officers, drummers and standard bearers
• Realistic artillery effects, including gunner squadrons transporting and loading cannon, and exploding cannon balls
• Fight morale is influenced by victories, defeats, food supplies, equipment and mercenary pay
• All shooting units can fight with swords and knives (Cold Steel Attack)
• Buildings can be attacked, occupied and defended by troops
• Fortresses and log cabins provide defensive advantages; units can be trained there
• Map Scaling gives an extensive overview through a unique zoom perspective
• Huge maps (30x20 screens, 1024x768 pixels) and detailed landscapes in four different climate zones
• Detailed animation of all movements, including loading weapons
• Intricate diplomacy system allows players to use alliances with neutral tribes to trade for warriors and raw materials
• Natural environment can be used strategically; hills extend the shooting range
• Multiplayer mode for up to 7 players via LAN or Internet: Deathmatch, historical battles, automatic championship system (ACS) and "War for America"
• Detailed random maps in various sizes and multiple settings for unlimited gaming fun!

• Windows 98/Me/XP/2000
• Pentium II 450MHz
• 64MB RAM
• DirectX 8.1 compatible
• 100% DirectSound compatible
• 12X CD-ROM Drive
• DirectX Version 8.1
• 1.3GB of free hard drive space

• Windows 98/Me/XP/2000
• Pentium III 1GHz
• 256MB RAM
• DirectX 8.1 compatible 16MB RAM
• 100% DirectSound compatible
• 24X CD-ROM Drive
• DirectX Version 8.1
• 1.5GB of free hard drive space