Expeditions: Conquistador

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2013

2013

Quick resume

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Simulator, Tactical

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Pros

Deep historical setting and narrative
Challenging tactical combat
Meaningful player choices and party dynamics
Long playtime and replayability
Immersive atmosphere and soundtrack

Cons

Dated graphics and limited camera control
Some repetitive exploration and camp management
Combat ai and ranged weapon balance issues
Interface clunkiness and occasional bugs
Limited side quests and story depth

Motivations

Autonomy

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"Players have extensive freedom in character creation, party composition, exploration order, and tactical combat decisions."

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Competence

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3

"Combat is tactical and challenging, especially on higher difficulties, with meaningful skill use and resource management."

Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
"Combat is challenging and requires tactical skill; resource and party management add complexity, though some tasks become routine over time."
Competition

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-3

"Focus is on personal progression and story; no evidence of ranked or leaderboard competition."

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"Focus is on personal progress and story; no evidence of ranked or leaderboard competition."
Continuation

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4

"Players report long sessions and high replayability, with some playing for many hours continuously."

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"Long play sessions with 20-30+ hours campaign length and replayability; players report being hooked and playing extensively."
Cooperation

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2

"Players interact socially, chat, and play together in multiplayer; cooperation is present but mostly competitive or social rather than task-focused teamwork."

Sports Bar VR
"Players manage a party with interpersonal dynamics and morale; cooperation within the group is important though multiplayer is absent."
Creativity

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2

"Players can customize characters’ skills and equipment; crafting system and side quests add creative elements."

Tales of Symphonia
"Players customize party composition, skills, and equipment; crafting traps and managing camp tasks add creative elements."
Domination

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-2

"Interactions emphasize balanced strategic decision-making and mutual respect; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

Strategic Command WWII: World at War
"Interactions emphasize party morale and shared decision-making; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."
Escapism

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4

"Immersive historical setting and story provide escape from real life; players appreciate the emotional narrative and atmosphere."

Last Train Home
"Immersive historical setting and story provide escape from real life; players enjoy deep roleplaying and exploration."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

Atomic Heart
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

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3

"Players explore different endings and moral paths, experimenting with choices and strategies."

Papers, Please
"Players experiment with different party compositions, strategies, and moral choices; multiple endings encourage exploration."
Exploration

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4

"Game features multiple locations to discover and investigate, encouraging curiosity-driven exploration."

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"Exploration of maps, discovery of locations, and random events are core gameplay elements driving curiosity."
Expression

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3

"Character customization and party management allow self-expression; some cosmetic options and settlement appearance influenced by choices."

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"Party customization and character personalities allow self-expression through playstyle and decision-making."
Fantasy

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-3

"Strong focus on historical realism and plausible scenarios; minimal fantasy elements."

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"Strong historical realism focus with minimal supernatural elements; setting grounded in plausible 16th century events."
Fellowship

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2

"Players feel part of a party with character interactions; limited multiplayer or community aspects mentioned."

Skyborn
"Players feel connected to their party and its interpersonal dynamics; no multiplayer or broader community focus."
Growth

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4

"Skill acquisition, character progression, and learning combat mechanics provide personal development."

ONE PIECE World Seeker
"Learning combat tactics, managing resources, and developing characters provide meaningful personal development."
Health

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-4

"Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; players manage in-game health but not physical health."

Dungeon Rats
"Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; players manage health of party members but not their own physical health."
Idle

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-3

"Requires focused attention and active management, especially during combat phases."

ICBM
"Requires focused attention during combat and resource management; some repetitive camp management but generally engaging."
Intimacy

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2

"Some social interaction and community bonding, but no strong evidence of close emotional relationships."

ATLYSS
"Close relationships and morale among party members are important; no evidence of forming close social bonds beyond party."
Leadership

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4

"Player leads and manages a squad, making strategic and interpersonal decisions affecting group outcomes."

Broken Lines
"Player leads and manages a diverse party, making strategic and moral decisions affecting group cohesion and success."
Progression

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4

"Character leveling, skill trees, equipment acquisition, and story advancement provide clear progression."

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"Character leveling, skill acquisition, equipment upgrades, and story advancement provide strong progression."
Relaxation

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2

"Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though strategic challenges can create tension."

Master of Magic
"Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though difficulty and resource management can create tension."
Sensation

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1

"Soundtrack and voice acting contribute to atmosphere; graphics are dated but fitting; sensory stimulation moderate."

Planet Alcatraz
"Soundtrack and art contribute to atmosphere; sensory stimulation is moderate and contextually appropriate."
Status

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-4

"No social status or popularity mechanics; focus is on personal experience and relationships."

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"No social status or popularity mechanics; focus is on individual experience and party management."
Story

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5

"Strong narrative immersion with branching storylines, character development, and meaningful choices."

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Strategy

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4

"Requires tactical combat planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making."

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Thrill

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3

"Combat and survival challenges create suspense and excitement."

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"Combat and survival challenges create suspense and excitement; random events add unpredictability."
Value

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4

"Players report high value for time and money due to long gameplay and replayability."

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"Players report high value for time and money with many hours of gameplay and replayability."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Combat and conquest involve destruction and warfare consistent with historical ancient battles."

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"Combat and conquest involve violence and destruction consistent with historical setting."
Survival

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4

"Resource management and army survival are key challenges, requiring careful defense and planning."

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"Resource management, injury treatment, and camp defense are critical to avoiding failure and staying alive."

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

How to use the graph

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