RARE Zapitalism Deluxe PC CD Ionos Lavamind trader business simulation + extras

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RARE Zapitalism Deluxe PC CD Ionos Lavamind trader business simulation game + extras
NOTE: This is a vintage 1991 CD Game that is best purchased by vintage PC game collectors and NOT guaranteed to work on today's computers.
This is truly RARE as you will not find it listed for sale ANYWHERE ELSE!
This incredible bundle includes the following:
Original big box
Original CD inside original jewel with original color inserts
Cool extras include following:
1. Copy of Gamspot review in which rated it rated as 4.5 out of 5 stars
2. A copy of 18 other mini reviews who also gave it rave reviews (see below).
Zapitalism
was developed by the volcanic brains at
LavaMind
. For a long time, we've been designing and developing games, apps and websites. The founders of LavaMind believe the process of creating is as important as the final result, and we are looking to work with companies and individuals who share a similar vision.
Zapitalism Reviews
Zapitalism is a fantasy business simulation game. It combines beautifully rendered images with multiplayer functionality in a game of business strategy.You will be able to make deals with the eccentric inhabitants of Zapinalia,invest in stocks & bonds, corner the market and construct megastores. You can also venture out to explore the Archipelago of Mermadan in search of treasure and mysterious relics. The first player to build a retail empire and outwit the competition wins.
92%
"The graphics in this game are justfantastic, the artwork is beautiful and the animation fluid and absolutelygorgeous. Sounds are also excellent, the effects just perfect... One of themost addictive turn-based strategy games in a long time."
TheGames Place
"For its challenging gameplay, witty humor,elegant tutorial, sound economics, and endless replayability, Zapitalism Deluxeis well worth the cost."
CNET's Game Center
Stunning Visual Power
"Zapitalism's three dimensionalgraphic images have stunning visual power... combinations of luminescent,neon-bright colors that virtually light up the cathode ray tube like no othergraphics I have seen."
The Computer Show
It was worth the wait
"LavaMind has something of a cultfollowing here in the office... Zapitalism is perhaps best described asMonopoly meets Dr. Seuss... It was worth the wait."
ComputerGames Magazine
9.5 out of 10
"Good graphics, great sound and excellent gameplaymake Zapitalism Deluxe an addictive piece of software that anyone can learn andenjoy, even if strategy is not their forte."
Above Board
You will get stuck on it
"This game is an eye-strainer,meaning that you will get stuck on it playing it till dawn... If you like simgames, then you should love Zapitalism."
Digiville
"This is truly a game that everyone willenjoy."
GamePen.com
Slyly Addictive Gameplay
"Efficient interface and playabletutorial; clever graphics and humor create a unique personality."
ComputerGaming World
"Zapitalism is one of the mostinvolving, unique, and fun to play strategy games I've ever played. It willchallenge you like no other strategy game ever has."
TheAdrenaline Vault
A Must Try for the Strategy Gamer
"Overall, Zapitalism is a veryunique game. Unlike any other game I have seen before! This is definitely amust try for the strategy gamer, or even the gamer who strives on weirdness andexploring new dimensions of the gaming world."
PC GamingMagazine
Got Some Great Ideas
"There's clearly been a lot of workinvested to make it distinctly
different
, to build up a fascinatingZapinalian setting, and this helps make the game as a whole much moreappealing... LavaMind has clearly got some great ideas."
GamesDomain
85%
"Graphics are well designed with the niceaccompaniment of a good sound track... Replayability is at a premium with thisgame... I find Zapitalism challenging while being a lot offun."
The Gamer's Ledge
Wonderful Off-The-Wall Fun
"A delightfully silly economics simthat's easy to learn, fun to play, and hard to beat... wonderful off-the-wallfun."
PC Games Magazine
A Must Buy!
"Simply put, the game is perpetually amusing! Ifyou're an aspiring, or current, captain of industry, looking for a humorouschallenge with infinite replayability, Zapitalism Deluxe is a mustbuy!"
Chris Blocher, GD Review
8 out of 10
"Cute sound effects, crisp artwork, addictivegameplay."
Computer & Net Player Magazine
A+
"If you are like me, this game is sure to keep youup late into the night. this game would get an A+!"
KidsLike Ours
100%
"Zapitalism is one of the best economicsimulations ever! You just can't go wrong with this game. Because I firmlybelieve that this game is the best ever in its class, I am giving it my highestrating."
Games First
95%
"Zapitalism (in my humble opinion) is a huge stepforward in this line of strategic games... Zapitalism is a game that can beplayed by young and old alike... an excellent addition to any gamer'scollection."
Walt Henninger, Game Review
Zapitalism Rated 4.5 stars OUTSTANDING by King Brocoli
You can take your Dope Wars and your Wall Street Kids and you can cram them in your ear. Because when it comes to money management games,
Zapitalism
is where it's at. Positioning you on a far away planet, and putting you in direct competition with half a dozen other consortiums, Zapitalism is the only place to come to if you're after a half-baked, get-rich-quick scheme. By combining an accessible and enjoyable business side of things with the meddlesome ways of Lady Luck, this is a game about much more than just buying and selling.
The beginning of the game gives you the choice to choose from one of six entrepreneurs, each one desperate to make it big.Every one of these megalomaniacs come with some kind of a business advantage;one of them may have a girlfriend in the travel bureau, letting you travel around the game-world for free, whilst another may recieve shop renovations from the builders union at a great discount. It's a cutthroat world out there,and you're going to need every little edge you can get to stay ahead of the pack.
Your main goal here is to run the most successful and profitable store in the land. You do this by purchasing stock for your store, the stuff that you think is most likely to sell enormous amounts (of course it's not a process left entirely up to chance, you'll be treated to graphs concerning consumer demand, the amount of stock in supply, and other hodgepodge). You've got to try and shape the contents of your store to suit the voracious demands of your customers, and continually clear your shelves of everything you bought. If everything goes according to plan then it'll be store upgrades and greater shelf space that follow. It's a process that threatens to plummet into a state of tedium, but one that'll just somehow manage to keep you hooked and playing for an extra month or two.
One excellent aspect of Zapitalism is its insistence to lavish rewards upon success. The game is split up into weeks, and at the beginning of each week you'll go about your trading. If you've spun your wheel of fortune correctly, and the price is right, you'll have the opportunity to throw your opposition into jeopardy with all of the privileges coming your way! Judging all of the stores by their resources each week (store size, total profit; etc.) and ranking them in order, the most opulent retailer gets his turn first! What this means is that the fat-cat on top of the pile gets first pick of the stock (it's not unlimited, you know!) and the chance to capitalize on any business offers thrown around. This formula is an inspired way to reward the better players, and gives them the chance to stay on top, which is where they well belong!
But it's never just all about business suits and premium rates. Random events run rife in Zapitalism, and can single-handedly change the fortunes of a company. Whether your company poaches the head employee of another, or your store is ravaged thoroughly by a hurricane, these little events ensure the game never launches a player into boredom. Each week you even get a chance to travel to a distant place on the map, and that in itself launches a random event that will immediately effect your bank balance.Sure, the majority of the game focuses on the content of your store's shelves,but these little adventures on the side all play a part in your (and Zapitalism's) success.
So what Zapitalism sets down for the player is a clearly defined routine. At the beginning of each week you're required to trade the stocks, go scavenging through the wilderness, deal with shoprenovations, and send a crew of your men sailing to exotic locations all over the world to help you stay ahead of the pack. It may sound like a big,repetitive yawn, but Zapitalism's corny sense of fun and inherent competitive nature make it a force to be reckoned with. Your computer opponents are also always willing to make your stay an enjoyable one. They'll do anything you want; whether it be wallow helplessly in a state of bankruptcy or build up as mall fortune in the space of a fortnight. They'll be happy to provide any level of challenge you need, and this guaranteed fiscal challenge is one of Zapitalism's main long-term drawing points.
The graphics do wonders to add character to a dull premise. The game has a very quirky feel about it, using all kinds of strange shapes and colors as physical representations of the environment and its commodities. But altogether it's a very cheery and light-hearted place you're working in; far-flung from the drab menu system executed by its contemporaries. The sound in Zapitalism is bordering on brilliance. With an upbeat soundtrack, separate themes for each of the corporations, and a plethora of interesting little sound effects, it's hard to find fault with this big bundle of noise. The graphics and sound effects both meld together nicely to draw the player further and further into a Zapitalism addiction. After all, how could you possibly switch off when you're having such a good time?
As an overall package Zapitalism is a gem.
Using brainpower and luck in equal parts, it's a game that will continuously test your mettle, and have you enjoying it immensely in the process. Don't be fooled by the seemingly banal premise, this is an exciting game, and one that should be tried by anybody who has a computer spare, THIS MEANS YOU (and if it doesn't, then your access to this review is frightening). Try Zapitalism, and make all of the money that you've always dreamed about but will never get.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox)
[Please review compatibility/platformsections below]
COMPATIBILITY:
All computers are different so a game may install and work on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to many factors like
the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc.  Often makers release game updates to enhance and fix bugs. Compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer.
Search Google for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to  determine if your system is suitable. We are not responsible for  software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Game platforms (ie. Windows, Mac,...) need to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out
PRIOR
to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Some will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THESE ARE OLD CLASSIC GAMES WHICH ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO WORK ON TODAY’S OPERATING SYSTEMS AND ARE
BEST PURCHASED BY VINTAGE GAME COLLECTORS WHO KNOW THE VALUE OF WHAT THEY ARE PURCHASING.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.