This game has an element of fun, but it seems that it is simply built around the premise of combat. Even the combat scenes are overly simplified, It would have been a lot better if you could choose the weapon you want to fire, the game fires all the weapons at the same time. Empire control is almost non existent. The research tree is probaly the most interesting aspect of the game. You get a new research tree with each new game that you start and most of the optional items in the tree are different with each tree. Graphics are ok. Sounds get annoying after awhile.
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
