Realpolitiks II

The sequel that builds on the concepts from Realpolitaiks, featuring much deeper military mechanics. You can click on a button to declare war or stop unemployment. The game demands management skills, diplomacy, and a cool head. So, will you be able to impose your politics on the whole wide world? A grand strategy game with simple mechanics.

If the original Realpolitiks proved able to initiate newbies to the grand strategy genre with its simple and accessible approach to political and economic management, its sequel, Realpolitiks II, introduces far deeper and more complex aspects of politics, economics, and social policy. To rule the world in this game, you'll need to manage political parties, spies, and local and regional incidents. It makes the game a deeper and more diverse experience, but it also makes it difficult to master.

Realpolitiks II is intended for those who have played the first game or are already experienced with complex grand strategy games. For example, while the armed conflict system in Realpolitiks was limited to selecting actions rather than controlling units directly, Realpolitiks II features a new combat system that lets you command your troops on the field of battle. It also introduces naval combat, allowing you to conquer and control maritime regions and adding a new layer of strategy.

We enjoyed this new combat system, which includes strategic factors like weather, terrain, and military logistics. Realpolitiks II also offers more options in terms of political and economic management, letting you choose different models of government from a communist utopia to a free market, or even a tyrannical regime. With more than 700 technology projects to pursue, there is a far greater variety of customisation and development options.

Our favourite part? The new interface in Realpolitiks II, which is far more intuitive than in the first game. You can move the project window and expand it for a clearer view, and navigation and management has been streamlined, too. The map is also more detailed and visually appealing.

Our tips to help you on your way: to succeed in Realpolitiks II, it is vital that you make good use of your advisors, who bring significant bonuses to different factors. Select your advisors in line with your immediate objectives: an economic advisor might boost your income, while a military advisor will make your troops more effective. Some advisors can also reduce the cool-down period between your diplomatic and military actions.

Support political parties that share your aims, and use propaganda to boost their popularity. It will make it easier to pass laws that support your ideas without facing too much resistance. And remember to use your spies to obtain information about other nations and to sabotage their projects, all while setting up counter-espionage measures to protect your own initiatives.

A more complex and more demanding game, Realpolitiks II delivers a deeper and more detailed experience, all the better for fans of grand strategy games. So whether you're a veteran of the first Realpolitiks or a fan of complex strategy games, Realpolitiks II definitely deserves a look.