Master of Orion III Review
Master of Orion III is a disappointing follow-up to the two most significant space empire games ever.
This version of the Master of Orion series was initially a huge disaster. Many of the features did not work properly, others were never activated, and some cornerstones of the macromangement concept were broken. I woul... Read Full Review
10 of 12 users found the following review helpfulA game that shook the world and became a best seller, a masterpiece and it was more than 10 years ago. It was Moo i am talking about, it became an instant love of all of us... Then the second sequel came, the Moo2, an... Read Full Review
10 of 11 users found the following review helpfulLet me tell you a story. Sit around in an orderly circle and listen, but beware: this story is tragic, and all too real. I tell you this so that you do not suffer the same fate.You played Master of Orion 2. You loved it.... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThe game intrigues me because it started out with this big and detailed background story. Graphics were not the best around but for me that doesn't matter. The fact that you can do real time battle, fleet against fleet,... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulIs it as bad as they say?: I got a very disappointing retail version, mostly cause of high expectations regarding moo2. Very tough to learn due to great complexity and it could use some more automatization specially for... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulPros and Cons: + The alien leaders look ultra cool. + Strong micomanagement aspects keep things mildly amusing. + Every alien race has a forebidding theme song. - Poor, chunky combat. - Graphics are generally un... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis game simply doesn't deserves any better note than 1. For what? For killing the best space strategy game series? Master of Orion 2 was (and is still...) one of my most favourite games. This follower is a bad joke, a ... Read Full Review
12 of 14 users found the following review helpfulMods. Read that word carefully. Mods! Modifications of some sort, I'm referring to a game now. Modifications to this game have changed it from being a pathetic old wannabe- to being something amazing. Unofficial... Read Full Review
5 of 6 users found the following review helpfulI started playing this game again after I let it gather dust for a year or two. I rather enjoyed spending time with this game again. It didn't take to long to get back in the saddle. This is your standard explore, co... Read Full Review
0 of 1 users found the following review helpfulMaster of Orion 3 (sometimes referred to as MOO3) is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Master of Orion 2 (often referred to as MOO2), which must to its testament is still played today. Master of Orion 2 is still on my h... Read Full Review
1 of 2 users found the following review helpfulApparently some people actually enjoy this game once they get over the daunting interface. While Gamespot claims this game has good points after you overcome the learning curve, I still see this game as a complete fai... Read Full Review
1 of 2 users found the following review helpfulI loved MOO 2 and Bought MOO 3 on faith that they would continue to improve the game. I was wrong the AI had major problems so instead of easing the Micro Manage end of it, it was actually worse because you had to double... Read Full Review
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