Patrician II: Quest for Power

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. PC Gamer
    89
    One of the best strategy titles of the year…an out-and-out classic. [Feb 2002, p.65]
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  2. Gamer's Pulse
    86
    This game is truly a remarkable trade sim, and the number options available to you through the course of this game is staggering. While the game is not without it's problems, they are easy to overlook in light of the many strong points of the game.
  3. GameSpy
    83
    The downside to this aspect of the game is that (as mentioned) it can be downright frustrating to get to the point where you are actually even a minor 'player' on this regional stage.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    The uninitiated will find the game monstrously intimidating, and it takes a bit of playing before you really start to engage. In order to get the most out of it, you need to sit down, learn its ins and outs, and suffer a lot of early setbacks while you get familiar with the game's complex mechanics.
  6. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The game offers an incredibly rich experience with vast amounts of replayability.
  7. IGN
    79
    Patrician II continually requires your utmost attention and energy. However, if you are able to endure the lulls, you will most likely find Patrician to be quite a rewarding experience.
  8. GameSpot
    77
    Patrician II successfully blends trading, city-building, and simple ship combat in a way that's constantly engaging.
  9. Computer Gaming World
    70
    It has a depth few games of this genre can match. Fewer still can equal the level of micromanagement. [Feb 2002, p.92]
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  10. Gamezilla!
    67
    Relatively unique in the fact that it makes clear use of the Hanseatic League and has many references to the history of that large organization, this title still fails to present worthwhile gameplay, leaving the character to shuttle supplies from town to town, without much reward or entertainment value.
  11. TotalGames.net
    66
    The main problem with Patrician 2, however, is the lack of delegation.
  12. Electric Playground
    60
    If you are the obsessive type who likes to control every little happening, the trade of every historically-accurate bushel of grain, then Patrician II will supply a lengthy, stream of satisfaction.
  13. Yahoo!
    50
    There really is just too much here to form one coherent game.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PC Game of 2001
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#84 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. storygamer
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    Patrician II is a real-time trading and construction simulation full of great content. The story is unique and the mechanics are diversified.Patrician II is a real-time trading and construction simulation full of great content. The story is unique and the mechanics are diversified. I only have to criticize the difficulty level, because the game is really complex and has a tough learning curve. Not a game for a fast session, it demands a lot of time. I recommend the Gold Edition!… Full Review »
  2. MikeC.
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    The most complex and interesting trading game I've ever played. I agree with the others that the learning curve is steep, but you can The most complex and interesting trading game I've ever played. I agree with the others that the learning curve is steep, but you can enjoy it along the way.… Full Review »
  3. BelfoS.
    May 29, 2004
    10
    Good.
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