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Addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 31 / 32
Date: March 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is highly addictive, beware! There are many ways to play (strategies to use), tons of map setup options, the ship customization is simple yet very flexible, and the graphics and menus are streamlined and pretty. Initial learning curve may be moderate for some but with even a short websearch you will find an easy read to help you grasp the few not-so-obvious points in the game. After playing a couple times the play will come naturally and you will have a hard time tearing yourself away from the game. Additionally, the product support, update system, and overall care the developers have put and continue to place in this game is top-notch in the industry. Enjoy!

Vista Users, Beware!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 37 / 73
Date: March 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Although the game is advertised as being compatible with Windows Vista, the game constantly hangs/crashes on my system. Furthermore, there are numerous sound issues in the game with Vista. Technical support has yet to respond to me. Seems like a good game on XP systems, but avoid like the plague if you have Vista!

4x doesn't get much better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 53 / 56
Date: April 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

There is a lot to like about this turn based space strategy game. It is clearly the successor to the type of gameplay popularized by the first two Master of Orion titles back in the 90's.

The graphics are a nice update and there are limitless opportunities to customize the look and feel of the game along with custom starship, race and opponent construction.

You will find yourself saying "just a few more minutes" at 2AM and wondering how the heck the sun came up so fast, so be forewarned!

If you liked Master of Orion 2 and Civ3 but weren't so impressed with their successors (like me) I think you will like this game the most.

Problem with game freezing with some graphics card

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 20
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was able to play the game for a few rounds when it froze. There's a problem with the Nvidia Geforce Go 7900 GS equipped computers with Vista. There are on-line forums that outlines which graphics cards don't work with the game. Supposedly, there's a bug in the driver and they haven't fixed it so there's no way for me to play the game unless I buy a different graphics card equipped laptop or get a little smarter in finding a program to update the driver. Which I am a little hesitant because I don't want to download something that can destroy my computer. Unless you have a different graphics card. Don't buy the game. It's actually a great game but because of the horrible support for the driver for laymen like me, I would rather not have purchased the game.... All it does for me now is taunt me whenever I see the game box sitting on my shelf.

Fairly good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: July 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I first learned about this game through a magazine I subscribe to. I then wen tot the the game's web site and down loaded the demo version, after that I was hooked!

Faulty product, horrible service

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 32
Date: August 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have ordered this game based on excellent reviews in many gaming journals. The game arrived quickly, was nicely packed and included 2 CDs, both of which were the same, CD 1 out of 2! In orther words, there must have been a game packadging mistake, and I got twice the first installation disk, and the second installation disk was missing. I tried to install it anyway, without success of course, because the CD number 2 was missing.

Frustrated, I registered on the site of the manufacturer, and tried to get some help, either to get a delivery of a replacement, or possibility to download the missing disk. The registration process was long and detailed, requiring to download software on my PC. Well,in the end I managed to send an email detailing my complaint. I have received an automated reply, giving me a link to typical issues with the game, offering no solution to my problem.

Since then, I have received about five junkmails from them, every time trying to sell me something, so I conclude that their assistance system is focussed on selling stuff to people, rather than helping them.

I still had not have a chance to try the game, even though I paid 60 dollars for it, spent 2 hours trying to install it and get help, and to add injury to an insult, my email is used now by one more junkmailer. Nothing but prolonged frustration.

too many details

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 22
Date: September 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I used to play these type of games but this one is kind of boring - If there were ship captains that would be cool but it is too much micromanagement

YAY

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ok it aint letting me click the stars... but i give it a 5 stars for fun and overall. I really liked the first one and the second is even better! Lots of new stuff and is just more fun. If you like turn base stratagy games and space... well.. here ya go. It's Sid M. Civilization for space!

One of the few games I keep playing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: November 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the few games that can keep my attention. I've been playing it since it came out and I will put it on the shelf for something new but always end up firing it up on a snowy night.

Amazing support for an amazing game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you loved Master of Orion II, Civilization II and other games of this genre, you were probably disappointed in the way the sequels progressed. Personally, Master of Orion III let me down the most, as it was just not a a very well designed 4x game. When I bought this on a whim on vacation in Montréal, I wasn't expecting much better.

I am happy to say, however, I was completely wrong. To begin with, this game is FUN. It is similar in many ways to Master of Orion II, only with an detailed 3-d map, a strong tech tree, a super-intelligent AI and a huge amount of customization options. The best part, however, in my opinion is the support that Stardock Games gives this product. As of this writing, a second expansion pack, Twilight of the Arnor, has come out. And that was after the team had worked on eight major patches to the game, all of which not only fixed bugs but added new features. The community is great too, and the mods that are available on the Stardock site will keep this game going for many, many hours after you think you've seen it all.

I would recommend this game to anyone looking for that 4x game that never came after Master of Orion II. You won't be disappointed

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