New screens: Patrician II

Strategy First today sent us a group of new screenshots from its upcoming real-time strategy game Patrician II: Quest for Power. The new screenshots show off the game's illustrated interface screens and detailed isometric environments.

Patrician II is set in 14th-century Europe. Players begin the game as a small-time businessman, and they can build their prestige and reputation in their community by turning a good profit and completing specific missions. In addition to straightforward business deals, players can use bribery and piracy to undermine their competitors.

Patrician II: Quest for Power is in development at Germany-based Ascaron Software, and it is scheduled for release next month.