Top Management II

Top Management II is the sequel to Top Management. The game is a part of Koei's Education & Entertainment line. Similar to the first title, you play as the CEO of a computer manufacturing company, and the goal of the game is to be the most successful business out of them all. The game takes place during what the game calls the PC Wars, in which computer manufacturing companies are in fierce competition with each other. The offers several modes of play, as well as several scenarios within, which range from the late 70s to the late 90s. These scenarios can last anywhere from 5 years to 20 years, depending on the scenario selected. Some of the themes of the scenarios include the oil crisis to the strong yen recession. Top Management II retains most of the same mechanics from the first game. You can hire/fire employees, raise/lower their salary, research and develop new technology, all while trying not to spend too much money and go bankrupt, and at the same time, keeping the morale of your employees high. The game also offers the option of playing against three other human players.