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Master of Orion Series

Master of Orion

Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Science fiction 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
88
User Score
49 ratings
84
Critic Score
2 reviews
Very Positive
423 reviews
September 6, 1993
Released 11925 days ago
Linux PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac DOS

About

Master of Orion is a competitive game of interstellar conquest that combines exploration with conflict. You are cast as the immortal emperor who shapes the future of your race, as contact is made with the neighbouring races. Your objective is simple: control a majority of the known galaxy and eliminate all who stand in the way.

As ruler you must ultimately decide the destiny of your race as you make decisions on how planetary resources are allocated, where star fleets will be deployed, which races to fight, and which races to ally with. You begin with control of your home planet, from which you can explore and colonize nearby star systems. Your first decisions will centre around the rapid development of colonies into productive worlds, what types of technology to focus on, and which star systems to colonize.

However, the true challenge begins when contact is made with other races, and complex strategies must be formulated to manage diplomacy, sabotage, espionage, trade, and interstellar combat.

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Release Dates by Platform

DOS Worldwide
Sep 6, 1993
Mac Worldwide
Sep 6, 1993
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Feb 25, 2016
Mac Worldwide
Feb 25, 2016
Linux Worldwide
Feb 25, 2016

Game Info

Developer
Simtex, Take-Two Interactive
Publisher
Wargaming.net, MicroProse Software, Inc.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Science fiction 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

Languages

Audio / Voice
English
Text / Subtitles
English, French, German

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