Master of Orion 1 (2016)
- Developer
- SimTex
- Publisher
- Wargaming Labs
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 450 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 35 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-burn empire-building game that pulls you in with careful resource management and tactical space combat, leaving you always wanting one more turn.
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What players say
Players say Master of Orion 1 is a deep, highly replayable 4X that holds up, but newcomers must accept a manual-reading copy protection check and a slow early game. Long-time fans praise its tactical trade and diplomacy depth, while others note the dated GUI and minimal music.
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