The historical trade simulation and strategy series continue with Patrician IV. When the Hanseatic League thrived in the late Middle Ages, you were a merchant in northern Europe. Your objective is to become Hanse's most successful and influential member and ultimately be chosen as the league's Elderman. So you begin bartering with basic items, expand your manufacturing, and construct a merchant fleet. Later, you may build other towns when your political influence grows.

As one of the developers' goals was to move focus away from acquiring material objects, or "loot," as player motivation, the game is likewise incredibly sparse in its use of powerup items. The player must cast the magic in a concise amount of time, or else they will perish.

A Hanse merchant's life can, however, also be complicated. On the path to power, you must defend your position against aggressive opponents, who you must battle through price wars, economic competition, or immoral measures like sabotage. But, even so, are you going to pirate?

Key Features

• Rise through the ranks to become a powerful merchant, and use your growing notoriety and fortune to transform towns under your control from humble villages to majestic capitals.
• This comprehensive strategic simulation balances conflicting interests, trading routes, political unrest, disease, weather, piracy, and greedy royalty.
• Create an empire by building structures and employing labourers to increase demand for primary and exotic items.
• Protect your ships from pirate raiders in thrilling and realistic sea battles as you engage in combat on the high seas.
• Visually stunning: A potent new graphics engine allows you to travel to lively, beautifully recreated mediaeval cities like London, Novgorod, Cologne, and Bergen.
• Friendly Gameplay and Interface – Patrician IV features a brand-new, user-friendly interface that makes it simple to play but challenging to master.