Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition

List Price: $29.99 Discount Price: $25.66

Features:

• 5 races - Human, Hiver, Tarkas, Liir and Zuul; each with their own unique mode of transport between star systems
• Tense, first-contact situations in full 3D combat
• Over 175 technologies to research that changes from game to game
• Over 55 weapons from 6 weapon classes varying in size, from nuclear missiles, laserbeams, cloaked mines, boarding pods and plasma projectors, to siege drivers that can destroy entire planets
• Research rewards you with new detailed ship models, weapons and combat effects

Customer Reviews:

Sword of the Stars [Posted on 2008-05-21]
Great game! Sword of the Stars focuses on commanding the galaxy with 5 races with their own unique way of traveling the stars. To win, you need to successfully explore, colonize other worlds, research new technologies and use strategies against your enemies. Some neat features I like compared to other games is the random tech tree. You are never guaranteed to get the same weapons two games in a row. You also gain the ability to potentially salvage technology from the wreckage of your enemies.

The game is also set up so that each update to the game is not just about bug fixes, but an evolution time wise in the grand scheme of things. Unknown Alien Menaces evolve, new races show up, more powerful weapons appear, etc.

Good 4x Space Game [Posted on 2008-06-25]
Fun game with a good interface and good graphics. The AI seems to be pretty competent. The documentation is lacking, so you will need to look online to find everything you need. More of a war game than a strategy game like MOO2, so it lacks some of the economic and diplomatic options.

An excellent choice! [Posted on 2008-06-28]
I am addicted to this game. The strategy is deep, multi-layered, and perenially fresh; and the tactical battles range from calculated precise maneuvers to visceral rampaging bullet-storms. While it may take a bit of effort to learn at first, it's a game that you'll keep playing for a very long time. Especially if you play a lot of multiplayer games. There's a lot of devious players out there with lessons for you. :)

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