Capitalism 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

2017

Quick resume

Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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Pros

Deep and realistic business simulation
Educational value in economics and finance
High replayability and strategic depth
Frequent updates and mod support
Addictive and immersive gameplay

Cons

Outdated graphics and ui
Steep learning curve and micromanagement
Tedious and repetitive late-game tasks
Multiplayer is broken or limited
Some bugs and technical issues

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players have extensive control over game development decisions, company management, pricing, localization, and strategic choices."

GamersGoMakers
"Players have extensive control over business decisions, product lines, pricing, and company management, allowing freedom in strategy and playstyle."
Competence

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5

"The game is challenging with a steep learning curve requiring skillful management and strategic thinking."

Fate of the World: Tipping Point
"The game offers a steep learning curve with complex economic systems, requiring skillful management and strategic thinking to succeed."
Competition

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4

"Strong competitive elements exist through multiplayer, AI opponents, and leaderboards with rival civilizations."

Sid Meier's Civilization® V
"Strong competitive elements exist through AI opponents and multiplayer modes where players compete for market dominance and resources."
Continuation

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4

"Many players report long play sessions and addictive gameplay with habitual engagement."

shapez
"Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to the game's depth and addictive business simulation."
Cooperation

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-3

"The game primarily focuses on single-player management with limited or no multiplayer cooperative modes; players manage their own teams independently."

F1® Manager 2023
"The game primarily focuses on individual company management with limited cooperative multiplayer or teamwork features."
Creativity

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3

"Players can build and customize trade routes, develop cities, and choose different strategies, though within a structured economic system."

Patrician III
"Players can customize production chains, supply lines, and business strategies, though within predefined economic systems."
Domination

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4

"Players aim to dominate markets and political offices, exerting control over rivals and entities."

Plutocracy
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Escapism

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3

"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and immersive management experience away from real life."

Another Brick in The Mall
"Players use the game to immerse themselves in a complex business world, providing distraction and engagement from real life."
Expectation

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-4

"Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal goals rather than obligation or external pressure."

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"Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest in business and economics rather than obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

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4

"Game encourages trying different roles, strategies, and economic setups."

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"The game encourages trying different business models, investment strategies, and market approaches to find success."
Exploration

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1

"Some exploration of alternate scenarios and strategies, but map and environment are familiar."

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"Some exploration of economic scenarios and market dynamics occurs, but the environment is largely fixed and known."
Expression

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-2

"Limited cosmetic customization; expression comes through strategic choices rather than avatar or environment personalization."

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Fantasy

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-4

"The game simulates realistic business and manufacturing scenarios without fantasy or fictional elements."

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"The game emphasizes realistic business simulation and economic principles rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."
Fellowship

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-3

"Social interaction is minimal; players mostly engage individually with limited community or group identity."

Sparklite
"Social interaction is minimal; players mostly engage solo with limited community or collaborative features."
Growth

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5

"Strong focus on learning business management, improving strategies, and personal development through gameplay."

Startup Company
"Strong focus on learning economic concepts, improving business skills, and personal development through gameplay."
Health

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-5

"The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

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"The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."
Idle

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-4

"Requires continuous attention and active management; not suitable for idle or background play."

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"Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; not designed for idle or background play."
Intimacy

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-4

"Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly strategic and transactional."

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Leadership

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3

"Players lead and manage units and resources, making strategic decisions and guiding AI development."

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"Players lead their companies and manage executives, though AI management is often limited and imperfect."
Progression

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5

"Strong progression through acquiring upgrades, new offices, technologies, and subsidiaries."

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"Strong progression through accumulating wealth, upgrading companies, expanding markets, and acquiring assets."
Relaxation

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1

"Some players find the strategic flow relaxing, though complexity can cause tension."

The Last Federation
"Some players find the strategic flow relaxing, but the complexity and micromanagement can cause tension."
Sensation

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-3

"The game offers minimal sensory stimulation, focusing on menus and data rather than audiovisual excitement."

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"Sensory stimulation is minimal; the game focuses on data and strategy rather than audiovisual excitement."
Status

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3

"Players gain recognition through market dominance, game hits, and owning studios, though social status is limited."

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"Recognition comes from market dominance and financial success within the game, though social status is limited."
Story

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1

"No narrative or campaign; gameplay is sandbox and emergent rather than story-driven."

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Strategy

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5

"High emphasis on strategic planning, problem solving, and managing complex political and economic systems."

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Thrill

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2

"Some thrill from challenging flight conditions and emergencies but mostly controlled simulation."

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Value

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4

"Players perceive high value due to depth, replayability, and unique gameplay despite dated graphics."

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Violence

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-5

"No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on constructive economic activities."

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Survival

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3

"Players must manage risks and avoid bankruptcy or elimination by competitors."

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Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Sensation.

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