The blue ocean always carries endless dreams in people's hearts, and is an eternal subject under the pen of cultural workers. When it comes to computer games, there are quite a few works based on this theme, and one of them is the "Great Navigator" series. In just a few short years, three parts of this series have already been released. And in Germany, it has consistently been one of the best-selling games, which fully shows players' affection for it.
The subtitle of the game is called "The Rise of the Chamber of Commerce." Friends familiar with the second generation must be clear about the historical process of how Germany controlled the entire European trade economy under the compromise of the chamber of commerce. In the third generation, the creators moved the background to the period when the chamber of commerce rose comprehensively. In the game, players will personally experience the rise and fall of the twelve member countries of the chamber of commerce in terms of trade economy, experiencing that unforgettable era.
Like its predecessor, "Great Navigator III" is also a real-time simulation management game. At the beginning of the game, players need to choose one from the twelve member countries of the chamber of commerce to start their trading career. The land area, population size, and shipping level of each country vary greatly, and the trade needs of various countries are also different. In terms of resources, the game divides them into four parts according to the characteristics of the times: food, raw materials, consumer goods, and luxury items that only nobles can enjoy. Their circulation between countries must be done by ship. Players take on the role of a shipping merchant, and strength accumulates gradually during this process.
Countries engaged in trade all have their own markets, and various buildings in the market each have their own functions. In the dock, you can see a commodity trading list, and buying and selling goods is completed here. Some buildings undertake multiple tasks: apart from being responsible for official announcements, the town hall also provides the latest information on the chamber of commerce, the latest decisions of the local parliament, and ships responsible for patrolling the surrounding waters are recruited here. As for fundraising and holding celebration activities, they are all carried out at specific locations. To become a successful trader, one must be good at using various facilities in the market, only then can one grow bigger and stronger.
Simulation management games often give people the feeling of being complex and profound, which is why many people hesitate to try them. However, "Great Navigator III" inherits the series' consistent characteristic of being easy to get started, allowing players to focus their energy on business strategies. The game provides a tutorial mode, divided into five chapters, covering basic commands, interface operations, ship battles, and more. When players operate the game, if the mouse pointer hovers over a specific function key or a building with specific functions in the game, there will be corresponding explanations, allowing newcomers to quickly immerse themselves in the game. Many real-time simulation management games often struggle to achieve a perfect balance between depth and real-time playability because once the content of a real-time game becomes too rich, it can overwhelm players. In "Great Navigator III," the development team thoughtfully designed six different running speeds to accommodate players of different skill levels, so everyone can experience the fun of the Age of Navigation in the game.
The game's graphic performance is also quite impressive, whether it's the undulating terrain, the regional buildings and urban styles of various places, or the different characters of various professions, the development team has vividly depicted them all. Especially, the detailed actions of various characters during the game leave a deep impression. As for the background music, since a famous German symphony orchestra was invited to participate in the performance, it naturally goes without saying how good it is.
"Great Navigator III" is a real-time operation simulation work that integrates many excellent features of games. Its biggest feature lies in its ability to make players easily get started and unconsciously immerse themselves in the essence of the game. Whether you are a newcomer who has never touched this series or a veteran player who has fought for a long time in previous works, "Great Navigator III" is definitely worth playing.