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Patrician II: Quest for Power
Patrician II: Quest for PowerBecome a medieval merchant lord in a deep trading simulation
The Patrician
The PatricianBecome a medieval merchant and dominate trade in a historic simulator
Overview
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Patrician II: Quest for Power lets you build a trading empire across the Hanseatic League, managing ships, goods, and political influence. The game blends economic strategy with historical detail, offering both single‑player campaigns and multiplayer competition. Navigate bustling ports, negotiate contracts, and expand your influence while balancing supply, demand, and rival merchants in a richly rendered medieval world.

The Patrician is a trading simulator set in the Middle Ages, letting players build a merchant empire across historic Hanseatic cities. As the first entry in the Patrician series, it blends strategy, economics, and historical immersion for both solo and multiplayer experiences. Manage fleets, negotiate market prices, and develop city infrastructure while competing with rival traders in a richly detailed medieval world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Fans of historical trading and strategy simulations
Fans of historical economic strategy games
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2001-10-08
1992-12-31
Specifications
developer
Ascaron Entertainment
Ascaron Entertainment
publisher
Ascaron Entertainment
Ascaron Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep economic simulation
  • Rich historical atmosphere
  • Robust multiplayer trading
  • Extensive ship and city customization
  • Deep economic simulation with realistic market dynamics
  • Authentic medieval setting with detailed ports
  • Supports both single‑player and multiplayer experiences
  • Strategic depth in ship and city management
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited tutorial guidance
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • User interface can be unintuitive for newcomers
  • Limited platform availability (PC only)
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