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Exploration

Exploration is a strategy game of world conquest and discovery. Lead your empire, select your crew, and embark on expeditions to uncharted lands. Compete against legendary explorers. Every decision you make shapes your empire's rise to glory or fall into obscurity.

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Software 2000
Publisher
MicroProse Software
Release
September 7, 2025
328 days ago
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About the Game

*Exploration (1994)* is a deep strategy game centered around world conquest and exploration. Set sail on a grand expedition to uncharted territories, where your quest for fame and fortune will be determined by your strategic choices. As the leader of your empire, you must carefully select your crew, equip your ship, and trade commodities to fund your voyages.

Compete against legendary explorers like Christopher Columbus and James Cook, or face off with up to three other players in multiplayer mode. In Exploration, you're not just commanding a ship or a caravan—you are the architect of an empire. Every decision you make, from financing your expeditions to expanding your influence, will shape the fate of your nation. Will your empire ascend to greatness or fade into history?

Your empire’s future, fame, and fortune await in Exploration. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?

Features:

1. Play as one of five legendary explorers, from Christopher Columbus to Vasco da Gama, or create your own iconic adventurer.

2. Navigate complex diplomatic relationships by balancing the interests of the Church, the Crown, and military forces.

3. Experience a sweeping journey through history, from the discovery of the New World to the era of the French Revolution, spanning three centuries of exploration.

4. Every playthrough generates new, uncharted worlds, ensuring a fresh and unique experience with each game.

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