Age of Sail II

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Age of Sail II

Developer(s)	Akella
Publisher(s)	TalonSoft
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows
Release date	January 2001
Genre(s)	Real-time tactics
Mode(s)	Single player, Multiplayer (Up to 16 players over LAN or the Internet)
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone (E)
Media	CD (1)
System requirements	Pentium II 300Mhz, 64Mb RAM, 32Mb DirectX 8-Video, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, DirectX 8-audio
Input methods	Keyboard, mouse

1 Summary
2 Gameplay
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Summary

Age of Sail II is the sequel to Age of Sail. It has similar historically accurate game play, and is enhanced with 3D graphics and a free-floating camera. Unlike the original Age of Sail, the sequel's maps are embellished with strategic landmasses. Age of Sail II accurately portrays the mighty fighting ships from 1775 to 1820, and has a realistic combat engine. You can play its campaign which includes a full career ladder, or play one of the 100+ historical scenarios. The game also includes a map editor allowing players to create custom scenarios.

An expansion, titled Age of Sail II: Privateer's Bounty, was released in 2002.

[edit] Gameplay

The gameplay of Age of Sail II features a minimap, helm, and lists of vessels in play. The player controls one or more vessels each with a specified amount of cannons, health, and sails. There are also controls for speed of the gameplay.