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The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is a real-time strategy computer game, released by Blue Byte Software in 1996. Its gameplay is very similar to that of its predecessor, The Settlers, albeit with a Roman theme…

17 April 1996

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is a real time strategy (rts) developed by Blue Byte Software, released 17 April 1996 on DOS and Mac.

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What The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by Blue Byte Software and released in 1996. It is available on DOS and Mac.

The premise, in the publisher's words

At the mercy of the elements, a shipwrecked Roman crew make their way to a seemingly deserted island. As their leader, you are responsible for the fate and the well-being of your people. Withstand the elements, grow your economy, and be aware of your opponents - Vikings, Nubians and Asiatics - as you attempt to return to your homeland.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici launched on 17 April 1996, within three weeks of Duke Nukem 3D, Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition, Jumping Flash! 2 and Conquest of the New World.

Released around the same time: Duke Nukem 3D, Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition, Jumping Flash! 2, Conquest of the New World.

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When did The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici come out?
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici was released on 17 April 1996 for DOS and Mac.

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