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Master of Orion

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3.1/5

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3.1

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Master of Orion
Description
Master of Orion, the award-winning and critically acclaimed strategy game, has returned. The iconic 4X strategy gameplay of Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate that formed the blueprint for a whole generation has been resurrected and upgraded. Stunningly enhanced for a new line of players, Mast...
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41 %
Recommend
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8.3/10
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73/100
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7.1/10
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3.1/5

( 242 Reviews )

3.1

242 Reviews

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Product details
2016, NGD Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, nVidia 240...
Time to beat
12 hMain
82 h Main + Sides
126.5 h Completionist
30.5 h All Styles
Description
Master of Orion, the award-winning and critically acclaimed strategy game, has returned. The iconic 4X strategy gameplay of Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate that formed the blueprint for a whole generation has been resurrected and upgraded. Stunningly enhanced for a new line of players, Master of Orion inherits and redefines its core elements, providing a graphically beautiful and deeply rewarding experience.

Master of Orion is the birth of a new era of strategy gameplay featuring the latest multi-platform technology and graphical systems. Within the depths of vast and volatile worlds, will you take up the challenge and “Conquer the Stars”?

Choose Your Race

Lead one of 10 playable races in your bid for galactic domination, each with several unique advisors, racial advantages, technologies and specialized ship designs. Will you choose the fearsome Alkari warriors, savvy Gnolam traders, the sentient Meklon robots, or a race closer to home: humans?

Traverse the Galaxy

Colonize planets; grow your army; befriend nations or battle them. With Master of Orion’s massive galaxies ranging from 20 solar systems to over 100 with unique stars, new and untamed worlds are all waiting to be seized in your fight for supremacy. Conquer the Stars

Will you crush worlds; manipulate leaders; hoard resources; all of the above? With nearly 100 unique technologies and over two dozen types of structures to aid in your galactic conquests, the choice is yours.
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Collector's Edition
manual (English)
soundtrack (FLAC)
artbook
musical score (3 tracks)
artbook (mobile version)
manuals (153 pages)
HD wallpaper
reference card
MOO 2 soundtrack
manual (173 pages)
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
12 hMain
82 h Main + Sides
126.5 h Completionist
30.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.11.0)
Release date:
{{'2016-08-25T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
2.7 GB

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Posted on: December 17, 2022

Vargas78

Games: 1151 Reviews: 60

It's not bad, but feels a bit basic

I have this on Steam, and I did enjoy it quite a lot but it lacks that extra layer of depth that most other 4X Space games have. The game has a very nice and easy to use UI and the graphics are pleasant, I found it to be quite a good chill game to wind down to. And while the strategic wars in the game can get quite tense, overall it tends to get a bit flat after a while. Nonetheless I think it has it's merits and I think it's an ideal entry level game for 4X Space strategy as it's very easy to pick up and play. Ironically, the games tutorial is bad and it's gameplay doesn't even match the instructions in one area. You're better off just setting up a game on easy and giving it a go, for your first time around. And setting up another game on normal or higher afterwards.


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Posted on: July 3, 2025

PhoenixAshes

Games: 839 Reviews: 12

EULA says we do not own it

EULA says this is a revocable liscense.


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Posted on: December 8, 2016

gogg3r

Verified owner

Games: 12 Reviews: 1

Could have been nice...

I almost peed my pants when I heard that MOO gets another game, so I got the complete set shortly after release. In the aftermath it was not worth it: + graphics fancied up - no linux version - no proper multiplayer mode - boring gameplay - boring techtree - Interface worsened - low replay factor >> Thanks for trying but I'd still prefer MOO3 and MOO2 over this.


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Posted on: March 4, 2017

zuulmofo

Verified owner

Games: 1086 Reviews: 3

Lame

Get MOO2 instead.


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Posted on: August 30, 2021

WishmasterTheDark

Verified owner

Games: 169 Reviews: 21

Avoid This Unfinished Game

The developers have abandoned this game. It has crashes, bugs, broken mechanics, unbalanced races. It is like the pre-release game.


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