In a game of strategy, the decisions the player (s) during the course of the game makes a difference in the outcome of the game. When playing these games, players should be aware of the developments taking place in the game. It seems one minor event can have a significant impact on the final outcome of the game. These games demand, the players, the ability to think rather than the current scenario and prepare a second plan in the event that the desired result is not achieved.
Many are fascinated by space. They are the hardcore fans of Star Wars, Star Trek and the like. Add some capabilities of creating strategies to this fascination and be ready to be entertained for hours together, by some of the best space strategy games available.
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
This turn-based game has been developed by Firaxis Games. It belongs to the genus X 4. In this genre, players have to expand, explore, exploit, and exterminate an empire. The plot is set in the 22ND century and futuristic. The gameplay is third person perspective, and it has been directed by Sid Meier. Strategies in the game revolve around the idea of colonization of space. Players can choose to be the leader of one of the seven available factions. This game is a spin-off of the civilization series. It was released in 1999 and is compatible with Windows, MAC OS and Linux platforms.
Sins of a Solar Empire
This game has been developed by games armored. It is a game in real time and belongs to the 4 X genre of strategy. Here, players can choose to be the leader of any of the three races - coalition of emergency Trader (TEC), advent and Vasari. The leaders have control over their Space Empires. The objective is to conquer different star systems. There are four packages in the game have been released so far. The first was entrenched, followed by diplomacy. The third package was Trinidad. Rebellion was the fourth independent of this game package. This game was released in 2008 and is compatible with the Windows platform.
Star Wars: Empire at War
This game has been developed by Petroglyph Games. The clash in this game is mainly between the Empire and the rebels. Players can choose from three game modes. These are Galactic conquest, campaign and skirmish. In this game, sometimes, there are battles of land together with the space battles. It is a strategy game in real time, which was released in 2006. Later in the same year, was released an expansion pack for the game. This was titled Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption. This game is compatible with Windows and MAC OS platforms.
Galactic Civilizations
This is another game of turn-based strategy, which has been developed by Stardock. The plot of this game is based on the XXIII century. Players are only assigned to the human race. The player becomes the leader of the human race, and it is the objective to achieve in this game of Galactic domination through the colonization of space. This game does not support multiplayer mode. The player has to play against opponents of AI (Artificial Intelligence). You can choose from various civilizations, Terran Alliance, Drengin Empire, resistance Arcean Empire, Yor collective, Torian Confederation, altariana, domain of the Korx and Drath Legion themselves. This game was released in 2003 and is compatible with the Windows platform.
Lords of the Black Sun
This game was previously entitled to Star Lords. A 4 X turn-based game is of the strategy genre. You can play this game with multiple players along with AI. Players have eight races to choose from, and are assigned as leader of the career they choose. These leaders rule their empire, where the objective is to achieve the colonization of space. The game has been developed by Arkavi Studios. It was released in the year 2014 and is compatible with the Windows platform.
Master of Orion
Again this is a turn-based game and belongs to the genre of mystery 4 X Games. It has been developed by Simtex. Like many other games in this list, the objective is to develop colonies in space. This game has its focus on the colonization of the stellar systems. There are ten races available for the player to choose. This is not one of the multiplayer space strategy for PC games. It is a game of a player, and players faced against AI. This game was released for the first time in 1993 and is compatible with MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh and Commodore Amiga.
Sword of the Star
This game is also the 4 x genre of strategy. It has developed by Kerberos productions. The players the opportunity to choose to play from the different breeds, and the goal is to colonize the stellar systems. This is also a multiplayer game, in addition to providing an option to confront singleplayer against AI. Its sequel was released in 2011, while the game was originally released in 2006. It is compatible with the Windows platform.
Homeworld
This game has been developed by Relic Entertainment. It is the first 3D in the category of strategy game in real time (RTS). There are two races to choose from-Kushan and Taiidan. Players have the option of playing against AI or group individually. The game was released in 1999 and is compatible with the Windows platform.
Endless Space
A game more in the category of 4 X the strategy genre, this is a game based on shifts, that has been developed by amplitude Studios. This game has options for multiple players play the same game, as well as for a single player in AI. The plot is set in 3000 ad, where the players are leaders of their interstellar Empires. Here, they can create their own civilizations, and one of the ways of achieving victory is by universal colonization. The scenes of battle in this game take place in the combat of long-range, medium-range combat, and combat at close range. The game was released in 2012 and is compatible with MAC OS and Windows platform.
Planetary Annihilation
This is a strategy game in real time (RTS) and has been developed by Uber Entertainment. The players have a map consisting of several planets and asteroids. They must capture these planets, which can also be wiped out by other planets. A player loses by losing the last Commander of the fleet. This game draws heavy resemblance to Total annihilation. It was released in the year 2014 and is compatible with Linux, MAC OS and Windows platforms.
Article Source : Anup Patwardhan | Re-write : Ibaz Blog
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