Colonial Conquest
Commodore 64 · Strategy
Colonial Conquest
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Strategic Simulations |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Strategic Simulations and published by Ubisoft, Colonial Conquest arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1985 as a strategy game.
It landed about 3 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1985 include Entombed, Mail Order Monsters and Racing Destruction Set. Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Strategic Simulations also made Questron, War of the Lance and Death Knights of Krynn for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Colonial Conquest is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Colonial Conquest walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Colonial Conquest FAQ
When did Colonial Conquest come out on the C64?
Colonial Conquest was released for the Commodore 64 in 1985.
Who made Colonial Conquest?
It was developed by Strategic Simulations and published by Ubisoft.
Is Colonial Conquest multiplayer?
No. Colonial Conquest is a single-player game.
How long does Colonial Conquest take to play?
As a strategy game, Colonial Conquest typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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