Summary
Supreme Ruler 2020 is a grand strategy wargame developed by BattleGoat Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. The game was released in 2008 and is a sequel to Supreme Ruler 2010. In the game, the player controls all aspects of a region's government attempts to unite a world of fragmented states.[2] On December 22, 2008 BattleGoat Studios released an expansion pack for the game titled Global Crisis. A Gold Edition of the game containing both the core game and the expansion pack was released on September 18, 2009.
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| Developer(s) | BattleGoat Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Global Crisis December 22, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
The game allows players to choose either Scenarios with a defined scope and objective, or a Campaign "Sandbox" mode where there are no pre-determined victory conditions. There are over 250 playable regions simulated in the game. The player controls the economies, the militaries, research, government spending, spy operations (including the launching of satellites), and diplomacy. The player decides what military units to build, what facilities to build, how much or how little of a resource to produce, and also sets government policies in areas such as finance and social services. Diplomatic options include alliances, treaties, and trades of resources and technologies. The player can lead their people in technological advances and social reforms including globalization, free trade, renewable resources, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, cyborg engineering and neural interface.
Supreme Ruler 2020 generally operates as a real time strategy game, though players are able to pause the game or change the game speed. The military element of the game is played through battalion-sized units represented on the game map, that can be controlled and given orders using the mouse individually or through groupings. Optionally players may leave unit initiative turned on, which will allow the AI to control military units for the player.
The player may also use Cabinet Ministers to assist with the operation of their regions, through the use of a Minister-priorities system and an in-game email system.
Multiplayer is available in LAN or Internet play for up to 16 players.
Global Crisis Expansion edit
In December 2008 BattleGoat and Paradox released the Global Crisis Expansion Pack for Supreme Ruler 2020. This expansion featured additional content and improvements to the core game engine.[3]
Supreme Ruler 2020: Gold Edition edit
In 2009, Battlegoat Studios released a Gold Edition of Supreme Ruler 2020 including both the original game, as well as its expansion pack, Global Crisis.[4] The Gold Edition is multiplayer compatible with the expansion pack for the core game.
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 65/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 1Up.com | B−[6] |
| 4Players | 76%[7] |
| GameSpot | 4.5/10[8] |
| GameZone | 7/10[9] |
| IGN | 7.8/10[10] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 13/20[11] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 61%[12] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 50%[13] |
| PC Zone | 69%[14] |
The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5]
References edit
- ^ IGN staff (June 17, 2008). "Supreme Ruler 2020 Shipping to North American Stores Today". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Supreme Ruler 2020". BattleGoat Studios. Archived from the original on August 12, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
- ^ "Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis". BattleGoat Studios. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
- ^ "Supreme Ruler 2020: Gold Edition". BattleGoat Studios. Archived from the original on August 1, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
- ^ a b "Supreme Ruler 2020 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ Peckham, Matt (June 24, 2008). "Supreme Ruler 2020 Review". 1Up.com. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Naser, Bodo (June 25, 2008). "Test: Supreme Ruler 2020". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Todd, Brett (July 10, 2008). "Supreme Ruler 2020 Review [date mislabeled as "July 11, 2008"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Hopper, Steven (June 25, 2008). "Supreme Ruler 2020 - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Butts, Steve (June 27, 2008). "Supreme Ruler 2020 Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ dharn (July 30, 2008). "Test: Supreme Ruler 2020". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Supreme Ruler 2020". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. September 2008. p. 90.
- ^ "Supreme Ruler 2020". PC Gamer. Vol. 15, no. 9. Future US. September 2008. p. 73.
- ^ "Review: Supreme Ruler 2020". PC Zone. Future plc. October 2008. p. 72.
External links edit
- BattleGoat Studios official website
- Supreme Ruler 2020 at MobyGames