Patrician II: Quest for Power

 PC
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
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  1. ArkapravoB.
    Jul 30, 2002
    10
    Tough to learn; contains difficult strategies too; but is terrific once you are into it.
  2. Ymann
    Apr 1, 2002
    9
    It's great. It takes time to learn the game, but its worth it.
  3. BelfoS.
    May 29, 2004
    10
    Good.
  4. 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 enjoy it along the way.
  5. 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. 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!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. PC Gamer
    89
    One of the best strategy titles of the year…an out-and-out classic. [Feb 2002, p.65]
  3. 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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