Ok I thought I would try it so I went out and bought it. Ok first the main interface looks like it was designed by a 6th grader. The story line is non exsistant. Only 4 races in the galaxy? This game falls short of the other space strategy games Like Galatic Civ II, or even the older MOO. Ever since MOO came all these companies have tried to come out with games that are similar. Most all have fallen short. This game could have been good if it had a story line, a better graphic interface, more races, and just better graphics! I would not waste your money on this one. It sucks!!
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