Chaos Overlords is unlike any strategy game I've ever played. It has a colorful premise, fun gameplay and maybe the best soundtrack I've heard on a computer game. The graphics might seem a bit dated, but the game initially was released about 15 years ago, and it holds up well. What I really like is its subtlety. As other reviewers have noted, Chaos Overlords has a lot of depth that only becomes apparent after playing several times. Gangs like the Nancy Boys and equipment like Cool Shades and Boomboxes might seem peripheral, but with repeated play you'll find everything has its uses. For strategy gamers looking for a whole new challenge beyond set-piece battle and God games, this is the one to get.
I spent many hours playing this classic game of exploration and empire building in the New World on my old PowerMac, and I'm enjoying it again on my souped-up iMac. It remains challenging on the higher levels of difficulty even after all these years! A strong point of the game is that it forces you to make some moral choices. This is a major break from most 4X games that typically involve crushing the opposition. In Colonization, you can wipe out Indian villages, but if you do the penalty involved will keep you from reaching your highest possible score. This is a must-own for any strategy gamer. Enjoy!
