Capitalism II

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 16, 2001
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 93
  3. Negative: 7 out of 93
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  1. CapAlive
    Jan 31, 2005
    10
    Review abstracted by Capalive.com Professor Thomas Kosnik, Consulting Professor, Stanford School of Engineering, and Lecturer, Harvard Business School , Technology Today, CNBC-TV Cable "Capitalism is a world class, hands-on learning experience which I've used at Stanford School of Engineering and Harvard Business School. Gamers not only learn the subtleties of growing an Review abstracted by Capalive.com Professor Thomas Kosnik, Consulting Professor, Stanford School of Engineering, and Lecturer, Harvard Business School , Technology Today, CNBC-TV Cable "Capitalism is a world class, hands-on learning experience which I've used at Stanford School of Engineering and Harvard Business School. Gamers not only learn the subtleties of growing an entrepreneurial business but also learn about leadership and team building necessary in any business situation." "Capitalism is very realistic and will allow the dynamics to change depending on whether you're selling a cola product, which is sort of a low tech-branded consumer good, or whether your selling consumer electronics or a PC." Professor Drew Fudenberg Harvard University "This game does an excellent job of modeling many of the key aspects of modern business. Not all aspects of it are realistic, but enough of them are that many sensible strategies are encouraged. In particular it's gratifying to me to see that the game rewards thinking about sources of long-term competitive advantage, be it from brand recognition, low production costs gained from learning-by-doing (a nice touch!), a monopoly on high quality inputs, or a big technological lead." Businessweek, October 21, 1996 Capitalism isn't just for those who aspire to be the next Michael Dell or Sam Walton. It can be a fun and useful exercise for anyone who wants to test their entrepreneurial mettle without, for once, taking any risk. Players can choose to compete against computer-controlled rivals in four different industries: farming, manufacturing, raw material mining, and retailing. For a truly adventurous and time-consuming game, players can mix and match industries as captains of giant conglomerates. As in the real world, players compete locally, in one city, or fight it out on the global stage. With so many possibilities, Capitalism is an intense strategy game, much like chess, where players must constantly think ahead. As such, it could easily overwhelm novices. But by adjusting several factors--competency and managerial style of the computer-controlled rivals, for example, can be varied from very aggressive to conservative--gameplay can be suited to various styles and speed. The game even allows a player to hire presidents to manage the day-to-day operations of different divisions so the player can concentrate on the big picture. Far Eastern Economic Review, September 26, 2002 The mass market isn't the only audience for Chan's games. Like Virtual U, Capitalism has made the leap from game room to classroom. Because of its high degree of realism, the game has been used by professors at institutions like Harvard and Stanford Universities to help students learn basic business principles. Chan is hoping that Restaurant Empire and Hotel Giant will also be adopted for training and education. "Simulation games are a fun way to learn about anything," he says. "They prove that computer games aren't just about shooting things but can also be educational." CNN - 22nd May 2002 Kristie Lu Stout, CNN Correspondent Some guys have all the luck. They have the billion dollar market cap, the brand, and the empire, while the rest of us spend our lives toiling away in cubicles with no chance to ever run the show. That is until now. Even the desk jockey can claw his way to the top in "Capitalism," the game.Hong Kong game developer Trevor Chan just released the follow-up to the award-winning original, but the objective is the same. Move your assets to turn an upstart into the most profitable company in the world. First-time players can choose a challenge like, the world in your hands, where you manage a research and development lab out to post annual revenues of $400 million, and as you take on the competition, that's when the real drama begins.But "Capitalism" is no Business 101. Critics call it a deep involving game that could test even the sharpest business document. In fact, it's been used as a simulation exercise for business students at Stanford University.… Expand
  2. Ekaton
    Jul 28, 2012
    9
    I really love this game for its complexity and it's example of how tycoons should be made. Apart of this game, I've never seen something that good and addictive.
  3. DougJ
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Simply the best business simulation game on the market! Let you build a business empire worth billions of dollars. A really great sense of achievement one will get from playing the game! The developer has released a sequel called
  4. RazvanClaudiu
    Sep 30, 2013
    8
    This is for Capitalism 2 Lab ===

    This is an interesting game. I've invested at least 25 hours in it. I was especially interested in the stock market element. As far as an economic simulation, seems sound enough. As far as a fun game, so and so. The good: * Interesting simulation, takes into account macro economic factors. * Decent enough graphics, very Simish. * The     This is for Capitalism 2 Lab ===

    This is an interesting game. I've invested at least 25 hours in it. I was especially interested in the stock market element.

    As far as an economic simulation, seems sound enough. As far as a fun game, so and so.

    The good:
    * Interesting simulation, takes into account macro economic factors.
    * Decent enough graphics, very Simish.
    * The competitors are very aggressive.
    * You can buy businesses out.
    * Many, too many business types.

    The bad:
    * There is no real end goal. You can only make more and more and more money until a point about the 4 billion profit mark.
    * Performance issues. On a i7 processor with 4GB ram, it lags hard with 30 competitors on advanced mode which is weird. Very weird.
    * About 20 minutes into the game you will always get a strange bug. Save, exit, load and it's gone.
    * I don't know how stock values are determined by sometimes, they are stupid. About 100 years into the game (which is not a lot, on the fastest speed it's about 10 minutes) once you buy out your competitors, new competitors will arise. Their stock value will start at $500 $1000 simply because they start with 3 billion of capital. It's strange when a company with a huge profit trades at $500 and a new start-up with zero revenue trades at $1000.
    * The people you hire are virtually useless. For 100 mil. salary they should be useful.    … Expand
  5. VladimirIllichUlianovLenin
    Jun 28, 2003
    0
    Yes, very good, but i like more Commonism, socialis and humanism. CCCP
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jan 14, 2004
    8
    I bought this game and returned it right away. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get past the visuals! Compared to another MMO i've been playing the models are *very* polygonal and unlrealistc/un-believable, and character movement is very jerky and not-so-easy on my nerves. With all the pre-release hype, I'm sure it's a great game once you get into it and ignore the I bought this game and returned it right away. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get past the visuals! Compared to another MMO i've been playing the models are *very* polygonal and unlrealistc/un-believable, and character movement is very jerky and not-so-easy on my nerves. With all the pre-release hype, I'm sure it's a great game once you get into it and ignore the relative lack of polish, but it's not for me.… Expand
  7. GeorgeH.
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    An unbelievable game such a real business world! I wish the game has more cities to deal with.
  8. RazvanS.
    May 6, 2002
    10
    Is cool.
  9. MargoG.
    Aug 1, 2002
    10
    Wow!
  10. VitalyS.
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    Great game!
  11. HaffisIsaacS.
    Oct 11, 2002
    10
    The coolest and most original business simulation game ever! With the complicated economy yet easy to handle interface, the game has all that I have ever been looking for. THUMBS UP!!
  12. IvarV.
    Oct 16, 2002
    10
    Actually a great game. Only one negative thing to say; there are too few campaigns.
  13. RayG.
    Apr 20, 2002
    9
    Simply the best business simulation game yet. I've played just about every tycoon game there is, but finally found what I was looking for.
  14. DennisK.
    Jun 25, 2002
    9
    This game is really great, and reflects some aspects of real business. You can make money choosing your own way, own products. You can struggle with computer players for the market, but you can be a partner of them. The only problem, in fact, is that industry sector is far from real life: oil is not used for fuel production, oil industry is not requred pipes for pipelines, nobody requires This game is really great, and reflects some aspects of real business. You can make money choosing your own way, own products. You can struggle with computer players for the market, but you can be a partner of them. The only problem, in fact, is that industry sector is far from real life: oil is not used for fuel production, oil industry is not requred pipes for pipelines, nobody requires energy and etc. Therefore you can deal mostly with easy-to-understand consumer products like bread, jeans or computers. Capitalism III needs more industrial goods, more links between industrial suppliers and consumers. … Expand
  15. Luciano
    Jun 5, 2002
    10
    Buenísimo, es realmente lo que esperaba con respecto al primero y al Plus. Amazing, It´s just what I expect from the first version.
  16. StefanoR.
    Jul 23, 2002
    10
    The best Strategic-Business game around!!! You won't be disappointed!!!
  17. CarlosL.
    Jul 3, 2002
    10
    If you are into business, look no further, Cap II is by far the best business game in the market.
  18. DavidD.
    Aug 6, 2002
    10
    AMAZING!!!!!!
  19. ChristianJ.
    May 20, 2003
    10
    The best business game on the market!
  20. Robin
    May 28, 2004
    10
    I like this game. It's amazing.
  21. ManuelO.
    Jul 6, 2004
    9
    Very Good!! But, it can be better.
  22. Len
    Mar 7, 2005
    9
    An excellent sim. They thought of everything.
  23. RyanG.
    Feb 24, 2002
    10
    Extremely addictive. One of the best games I've ever played. Would probably be an excellent teaching tool for a high school Economics class.
  24. RuiC.
    Apr 11, 2002
    8
    A good sucessor to the original, this game is very hard but highly addictive, and it makes you think every decision you make.
  25. HenryC.
    Apr 5, 2002
    10
    This is one of the real game for adults. A game you need to put some thoughts in it. If you are looking for something that you can finish in 2 days, do not try CapII. Once you've built your empire, you will see your name on top of Bill Gates.
  26. TheoK.
    May 27, 2002
    10
    Just Great !!! Warning do not start playing at 19:00 or later... You won't realise that when your boss calls you it would be 08:00 already.... Total addiction..
  27. JelmerD.
    Jun 8, 2002
    10
    It 's a very exciting game. It 's not easy but once you get it you can 't stop playing. And it 's even better than the original! Play it!
  28. ArtA.
    Aug 12, 2002
    9
    Never the same game twice...It's excellent!
  29. [Anonymous]
    Nov 17, 2003
    9
    Superb.
  30. ArifinS.
    Sep 29, 2003
    10
    Very educating! Gives a lot of benefits that not given by other games.
  31. WillP.M.
    Feb 4, 2004
    10
    This is a great business simulation game, actually one of my favourite game on pc. Need some time to know the general function of it but once you learn you can't stop playing. And if ever they make a Capitalism 3, hope they add more campaigns, have a world based economy, more products, bigger cities. But that's just me, always complaning, never satisfied... :)
  32. JoãoD-Kid
    Apr 19, 2004
    10
    O melhor jogo que jogei até agora!! (5 estrelas)
  33. TomX
    Jul 2, 2005
    9
    It's a good game but it's somewhat lacing in the managment area, like wouldn't it be greate if you could hire managers and give them a very specific area to work with.
  34. A.R.A.
    Apr 21, 2002
    10
    Highly addictive game. You can pull away for only so long until you find yourself thinking about better ways to manufacture something.
  35. Chunkeongo.
    Apr 25, 2002
    10
    Excellent Game.
  36. Chunkeongo.
    Sep 13, 2003
    8
    Excellent Game.
  37. JoãoD-Kid
    Apr 19, 2004
    10
    O melhor jogo que jogei até agora!! (5 estrelas)
  38. BenD.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Needs no sequel. By far the best game I'ver ever played. If a sequel came out, I would buy a thousand copies and give them out for free to people in my community. Just the best game ever. I would only change one thing - there is no inflation rate. Make the inflation rate equal the money supply and have consumer prices lag like in the real world. Thank you so much Trevor. I could play Needs no sequel. By far the best game I'ver ever played. If a sequel came out, I would buy a thousand copies and give them out for free to people in my community. Just the best game ever. I would only change one thing - there is no inflation rate. Make the inflation rate equal the money supply and have consumer prices lag like in the real world. Thank you so much Trevor. I could play this game for two days straight at a time.… Expand
  39. John
    Nov 19, 2002
    10
    My all time favorite!
  40. juliogf
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Love business strategy games.
    And this one, is the most complete, fun ... of all!
    You must try!
    oh, and it teaches you a lot! Almost a MBA! (microeconomy...)

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PC Game of 2001
15
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
12
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameSpy
    83
    Hands down the best overall simulation of real-world business economy around.
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  2. GameZone
    80
    Even with the lower sound rating, Capitalism II commands a very high overall rating.
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  3. GameSpot
    85
    The game requires quite some effort to learn, but once competition picks up against the aggressive AI, Capitalism II shows its colors as a great strategy game. Also, as if to help your own bottom line, the game's a real bargain at $20.
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