Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    There is so much to do in this game that if you like space opera strategy, you’ll have to have it... One of the better strategy games of 1996, but one with significant flaws. Good, yes; a classic, no.

Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best PC Game of 1996
6
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 74
  3. Negative: 5 out of 74
  1. ElderDragon
    Jun 30, 2004
    10
    Still play that game. Since 1998 !!!
  2. Kenshin
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    One of the All time space strategy classics. More fun than MOO 3. I still play the game and have been on and off since 96.
  3. PaulW.
    Oct 1, 2003
    9
    Excellent 4X strategy game. Deep, customizable and intense. Would be a 10, except that as you increase your planet and population count, the Excellent 4X strategy game. Deep, customizable and intense. Would be a 10, except that as you increase your planet and population count, the micro-managing gets almost tedius. The built in AI designed to keep the micro-management level down is not reliable enough to trust, so you end up doing it all yourself. … Full Review »
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