Risk II
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| Developer(s) | Deep Red Games |
| Publisher(s) | Hasbro Interactive |
| Latest version | 1.01u (United States). 1.01e (European) |
| Release date(s) | NA March 22, 2000 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-Based Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | America ESRB: Everyone (E) (Rating may subject to change) |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh |
| Media | CD (1) |
| System requirements | P166MHz, 32MB RAM, 4xCD-ROM, 2MB super VGA card, 60MB free disk space |
| Input | Keyboard, mouse |
Risk II is the official computer and online version of the classic board game Risk. Risk II was developed by Microprose, designed by DeepRed and released by Hasbro-Interactive in 2000. The rich graphics and sound far surpassed previous computer versions of the game. In addition to the classic board game style of play, Risk II introduced new modes including a single-player tournament and a totally new concept called SameTime, in which turns are taken simultaneously by all players. Up to eight players can play, in any combination of human and computer opponents (as long as at least one player is human). Available computer opponents are an assortment of 17th and 18th century generals: Campbell, MacKenzie, Wellington, Bonaparte, Marmont, Barbacena, D'Erlon, Maransin, Solignac, Sherbrooke, Aubert, Spencer, Taupin, Freire, Vauban, and Baird. Each computer opponent has a different style of attack and a different reliability in honoring alliances.
[edit] Available Versions
There are two versions of Risk II available: The U.S. version (v1.01u) and the European version (v1.01e). This was needed because the classic board game rules actually differ slightly based on where the game is played. In the U.S. version, the trade-on-the-fly rule is in effect. In the European version, there is no trade-on-the-fly. The two versions are however, completely compatible with each other when used in multi-player games online or across a network. Whichever version is installed by the host of the game is the version that will be used for each player. In the classic board game Risk, the U.S. version uses ascending card trade-in values, while the European version uses set card trade-in values. In Risk II, both versions have the option of using ascending or set trade-in values, and also an additional option of ascending by one, which is a compromise between ascending and set.
[edit] Technical Issues
Risk II uses the Indeo codec for the opening videos. The Indeo codec is supplied with all versions of Microsoft Windows prior to Windows XP. Most computers come shipped with the Indeo codec pre-installed. If an error is encountered upon launch of the game, most likely the Indeo codec needs to be installed. Another technical issue is that in order to play the U.S. (retail CD) version online, a small registry edit must be made... http://www.atari.com/us/support/newfaq/riskii.php?browser=1&issueNum=1044&osType=WINXP&pageDisplay=MAIN
Risk II can be played online at http://www.xmpchat.com and also http://www.ewarzone.com Technical help for RISK II can be found at http://www.geocities.com/risk2_help
