User Rating: 7.3 | Master of Orion III PC
By GlennL | Review Date:
Just try the game with the code patch before you pass judgment. When there's blood in the water, everyone wants to pile on. I don't think the game is that bad. Sure, it's not for everyone. The emphasis is on strategy and not on graphics. It is a HUGE game that will take a long time to understand and to play. Don't expect to be able to finish a standard game in one sitting. A lot of the AI problems have been fixed with the patch. In fact, there have been so many fixes it really isn't relevant to rate the game on a review that was made before the code patch. I thought the game was unplayable before the code patch, but I have enjoyed it since then. I don't excuse Infogrames for selling a defective product before it was ready, and I'll think twice before pre-ordering one of their games again, but now that it has been patched I think the MOO3 deserves a fair evaluation. In fact, I think this web site should review it again with the post code patch. Also, it is hard to learn the game just by reading the manual (which is lousy) and playing (which is frustrating if you don't know what's going on). Go to the moo3 web site and take the time to read some of the threads about the game there. It will help you to understand how to play the game and you won't get frustrated. My bottom line is that if you like BIG strategy games, if you like complex games, if you like science fiction themes, and if you are willing to play out the games, you can probably find many hours of enjoyment with this game for just a few $ in the bargain bin. Just be sure to get the code patch.

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