East India Company
Release date: Jul 31, 2009
Developers: Nitro Games
Publishers: Nitro Games
Genres: Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German

Set sail in the age of exploration with East India Company, a captivating real-time strategy game that puts you at the helm of a thriving trading empire. Choose from eight European nations—Britain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, or the Holy Roman Empire—and embark on a quest to control the lucrative trade routes between Europe and the Far East. Build and customize your fleet with a variety of ship classes, from nimble sloops to massive warships, each meticulously designed for transport or combat. Establish and upgrade ports, negotiate trade agreements, and manage resources to maximize profits. Assign fleets to specific trade routes, ensuring the steady flow of goods like spices, silk, and tea, while keeping a vigilant eye on rival nations and pirates. When diplomacy fails, command your ships in real-time naval battles, unleashing devastating broadsides and boarding enemy vessels to assert your dominance. Experience the thrill of direct control in battles or oversee the action from a strategic perspective, making tactical decisions that will determine the fate of your empire. With a dynamic blend of trading, warfare, and resource management, East India Company offers a rich and engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts. Whether playing solo or challenging others in multiplayer mode, your decisions will shape the course of history in this epic maritime adventure. Features: Cinematic Naval Battles: Engage in spectacular real-time sea battles with stunning visuals. Dual Command Modes: Issue orders in RTS mode or take direct control of a single ship. Comprehensive Trade System: Manage trade routes, negotiate with nations, and control the flow of exotic goods. Diverse Fleets: Choose from over 10 ship types, each with unique attributes and roles. Port Management: Upgrade ports with new buildings to enhance trade and military capabilities. Diplomacy and Warfare: Navigate complex political landscapes, form alliances, or declare war to expand your reach. Multiplayer Action: Compete with up to 8 players online or via LAN in various game modes. Embark on your journey to command the seas and build the world's most influential trading empire in East India Company. 

Press reviews: 'East India Company is a game that manages to merge effectively its twin themes of trading and naval combat.' - GamePro 'Among all the games at E3 2009, only one stands apart as the single most promising PC strategy game that involves both naval trade and tactical tall-ships combat during the age of the infamous East India Company. That game: East India Company.' - Gamespot