Those who really, really love the original two games may feel disappointed (I’d recommend reading the Steam reviews as those seem to be from people who have played the originals), but from this point on, I’m looking at the game with a fresh set of eyes and no comparison to previous entries. So, after spending around 35 hours playing through the first campaign and becoming the greatest merchant in the whole of the Caribbean, what did I think of my first ever Port Royale game? Let’s find out…Īs such, this review is coming from someone who loves Tropico and Railway Empire, hasn’t ever played the previous Port Royale games, and has no problem with games being ‘dumbed down’ in certain aspects in order to allow everyone to enjoy the game. Gaming Minds Studios is a part of Kalypso Media, a publisher who clearly knows how to make a resource management game in a way that can be complicated and in-depth, yet simple and beginner-friendly (to a point). My first impression when playing Port Royale 4 was, is this Railway Empire but with boats? I then realised that the same developers who were behind the addictive train-based industry simulation are also the people who have developed this game, utilising a lot of the same mechanics in both titles. This week, for the first time, I’ve expanded my collection to include naval trading via the incredible Port Royale 4. These games are Railway Empire, Tropico 6 (and 5), Avon Colony, and Surviving Mars, a group of resource-management simulation games that put you in control of cities, railway efficiency, and space colonies. The release date of Port Royale 4 on Switch is only weeks away now.Over the last few years I’ve been addicted to a few games which I refuse to delete off my PS4, games which I can put on for a few minutes then find I’ve spent a few hours managing my towns and people. Unlock licenses, building permits, new buildings, and ships by growing reputation within your chosen nation.Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains.Sail 18 historically authentic ships from the late 16th and 17th centuries.Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the happiness of your citizens. Choose from 50 buildings to produce goods such as rum and luxuries.Navigate cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes.Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge game world.Appoint a leader from four different character classes: The Explorer, Merchant, Buccaneer, and Pirate.Four single-player campaigns following each nation on a path to glory.Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles.Here’s a long list of features for Port Royale 4 on Nintendo Switch: In any case, you will be busy managing every aspect of your seafaring trade simulation experience, even if that involves attacking rival nations. Kalypso claims that Port Royale 4 is the “first ever trade sim” on Nintendo Switch, which could be accurate depending on how you choose to define “trade sim.” The game provides “a 12 million square kilometer playground of pristine 17th Century Caribbean scenery to both settle and explore,” and the Switch version will offer full touchscreen controls. The game previously released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in September of last year. Preorders have begun, offering a 10% discount (making it $44.99 instead of $49.99), and you will receive bonuses, including four lighthouses and blueprints for five parks. Kalypso Media Group and developer Gaming Minds Studios have announced that seafaring trade simulator Port Royale 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch with a release date of May 28, 2021.
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