Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 12, 2016
    Master of Orion’s biggest crime is that it’s simply boring.

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#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#93 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 170
  3. Negative: 33 out of 170
  1. Prosmooth
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    I usually don't play these games because I'm dumb and never even understand the tutorials--but I can play and understand this one for someI usually don't play these games because I'm dumb and never even understand the tutorials--but I can play and understand this one for some reason. I'm having a blast with it. Maybe I'm having a blast with it because I'm dumb. Either way--I think it's really cool. Thank you to whoever made it--even my Simple Jack mind can play around in space now and feel like I'm a conquering hero.… Full Review »
  2. jjhalberd
    Aug 25, 2016
    4
    Good points: No major bugs, good voice acting.
    Bad points: Not very exciting, poor combat mechanics. No desire to play more after finishing    Good points: No major bugs, good voice acting.
    Bad points: Not very exciting, poor combat mechanics. No desire to play more after finishing one game.

    War-gaming definitely tossed some money at this game with all of the name brand voice actors.
    Unfortunately, they didn't have the foresight to hire experienced game designers as the game is
    just very lackluster outside of the voice acting.

    I was surprised that the priced at the game at $29.99 nstead of $39.99. but in retrospect,
    this just shows that the producers don't have faith in the game themselves. I recommend
    picking this up at $5-$10. At $30, it's still not worth it. Put your money towards Galciv3, Endless space
    and Stellaris instead.    … Full Review »
  3. Turnip
    Aug 25, 2016
    5
    For those who played the original masterpiece, or its underrated sequel, this is a fun jaunt filled with nostalgia and fond memories.For those who played the original masterpiece, or its underrated sequel, this is a fun jaunt filled with nostalgia and fond memories.

    Still, in a genre filled with games that claim to be the spiritual successors to MOO, this game does little to set itself apart. The combat is oversimplified and obtuse. Research is unimaginative and uninteresting. Beyond the initial nostalgia, this game becomes dull fast.    … Full Review »
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