Master of Orion 3

Not even closely half as bad as anyone would dare claim. While the game certainly is not Masters of Orion 2, which undoubtedly is the crown jewel of the series, this game isn't bad in any manner of ways. The scope has been made far more grand, the research is realistic, and the UI and functions of the game are far less convoluted than it's predecessors. I do not simply understand why even here people are parrotlike enough to complain about this game. This simply isn't a bad game, in fact, it's a great game. It's only flaw is that it came many years after Master of Orion 2, causing alot of butthurt feelings in the fanbase, which i still don't understand to this day. If you have played the great games called Galactic Civilizations 1 and 2, or Space Empires, you'll certainly love this. While i cannot say truthfully that it is better than the legendary MoO2, i can for sure say it improves in several aspects where MoO2 was -severely- lacking. I can wholeheartedly recommend the game to almost any strategy fan, so long you're not part of the MoO2 cult and hate the game for no reason at all.

I mean really - what is MOO3 doing here at GOG?

I am not sure if this applies to all games, but from what I have experienced, when a game reaches a trilogy, its in trouble. MOO and MOO2 are awesome games. Lots of fun. You were not burdened with too many issues. This was a complete disaster. I've had the same experience with StarControl 1 and 2. They were incredible games especially SC2. However, SC3 was so horrific, I think I threw the disc away. Fallout 1 and 2 were great games. Fallout 3 for some reason disappointed me.

I bought this on the day of it's original release. WOW - what a letdown. I felt it was turgid and uninvolving. MOO 1&2 were great this was just awful.

After MOO 1 & 2, MOO3 is a sore disappointment. The gameplay; from space combat, to technology, to diplomacy to ship-building, is sadly but a thin shadow of the previous gems. I would caution everyone, even my worst enemy to not buy this game. Do yourself a favor and go back and play the original.