I heard about this game from a co-worker. So I bought it and tested it out and it blows. First only 4 races in a universe? 2nd, lots of researching before you can do anything, which I am starting to find out about space strategy is boring. Although you can fight, it isn't fun until you get some stuff. 3rd, why can't you explore in this game? isn't space about exploring. I find myself just goint to a system or planet and kill and blow up a few creatures and either beat them or beat me. I really thought it would have some type of storyline with it but it doesn't. I always feel that if space games don't have some type of storyline that they feel like a blackhole.
The problem with Sword of the Stars aren’t the funky graphics, or the poor planet management, or the cheesy tech tree. It's the horrible combat. The combat is real time, had it been turn based, (Like in Space Em... Read Full Review
If you are like me, when you first play this game, you might be a little put off. Some of the voice acting is laughable (like the human scientist), the graphics aren't exactly cutting edge, and planetary management is ve... Read Full Review