This is a pretty good game. If you like MoO2, then this is an obvious pickup. There are a few major standouts in differences, though: Base management is simpler. That may or may not be something you like, but for my 4X games, I love that. No racial customization. That's not an issue for me, personally, since this isn't a multiplayer game. A few of the races change gameplay a bit, which is refreshing, and each does something different. In all, I would solidly recommend this game if only it didn't crash for me so often. Makes it frustrating enough for me that I will just play MoO2 to get my fix. If the game doesn't crash for you, this is a great pickup on sale.
As a guy who's never played a point-and-click adventure game before, this game is surprisingly good. The gameplay is a bit challenging for me because I'm not used to "adventure logic" at all, and I found myself frequently using tips. That being said, it's not very hard at all, once you get the hang of it. All-in-all, it took me only five hours or so to beat it and see every combination. Save frequently, though, because there are several parts that can change the course of gameplay, and playing through parts again can be a little tedious if you want to see every combination of events. Animations are moderately good; they're nothing special, but not jarringly bad. The game shines with its artwork, story, and audio. It's got a great post-apocalypticy feel to it all. The artwork is charmingly pixelated, and the audio is great! It works to create a good ambiance, and I found myself submersed in the game. The music is worthy of being listened to alone, so I'm grateful GOG has put the soundtrack up for us. The story drives the plot forward, even through the strange gameplay. Interesting characters, strange new settings, and a few easter-eggs thrown in keep the story alive and fresh. I would recommend any science fiction fan to pick this game up, if not for the gameplay, for the wonderful story.
