Port Royale 2

 PC
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 62
  3. Negative: 5 out of 62
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  1. HarmL.
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    A masterpiece for insiders. If you own a Port Royal I, or a Patrician and do not want another, this is not your game. When you want the best trading sim and also like wooden ship this is big time. When you own Port Royal I it is hard to recommend. I bought this full price and think it is worth it! A suppreme game has been made better! But its gameplay and qualitity is almost the same as A masterpiece for insiders. If you own a Port Royal I, or a Patrician and do not want another, this is not your game. When you want the best trading sim and also like wooden ship this is big time. When you own Port Royal I it is hard to recommend. I bought this full price and think it is worth it! A suppreme game has been made better! But its gameplay and qualitity is almost the same as version I. I give this 'addition' a 10 because I wonder why I ever stopped playing the previous version anymore. Did not find the time to compare. … Expand
  2. AshleyP.
    Apr 28, 2005
    8
    This game is captivating. As it is all free play you can play it at you leisure (so far 58 hours of pleasure!). The game play has heaps of variety, twists and turns to keep you hooked and divorced :-) Highly recommended. Better that all the SimCity and tycoon games put together.
  3. ManaS
    Feb 15, 2009
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. Only if there were some endings to the free play mode! After one has received 16 towns as gift nothing happens, whatever you do!
  4. LeonardV
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    Good strategy game with challenging ships battles, nice trading and interesting development. Easy to control ground battles and one to one duels with swords against captains and pirates. You have to love detail management and to see your business growth and maybe you
  5. Freetochoos
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    The open ended gameplay is the fun part! The missions get boring over time, but the unlimited free play is what keeps it a winner. As for the graphics: it is fairy 2D, but also sufficient for the game. At least the in town view looks better than Age of empires 2!
  6. mitzki
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    One of the best strategies of my childhood. I rly love it. Much better than PR3
  7. CBZ
    Jun 20, 2012
    10
    This game is a must have for all lovers of economic and strategy sims. infinite hours of addicting gameplay. It has a learning curve but once you are familiar with it, especially setting trade routes the game gets a whole lot better. gameplay is great and the music is relaxing!
  8. EdlismangeD.
    Aug 25, 2004
    10
    The first was class the music was class this one is class will be class class class.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PC Game of 2004
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#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. IC-Games
    83
    A trading game with some aspects of RTS added, so for the armchair empire sim fans it will probably rate at least a look, and probably an outright purchase, but the game probably isn’t for everyone since the steep learning curve could well put some people off, but perseverance will pay off for sure.
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  2. Total Video Games
    70
    A fair attempt at a sea-trading title, which fans will enjoy; however the lack of any innovation could put off those looking for something new.
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  3. GameSpot
    83
    Above all, Port Royale 2 is a remarkable accomplishment, largely because it can make economic simulations captivating even to those who may typically dislike the idea of this game genre.
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