Star Traders: 4X Empires

8/10 - This game is quite undervalued. It seemed rather simplistic when I first started playing, like a typical ipad-game, and I didn't like it. However, it turned out to be rather deep once I got under its skin and it's got some entirely unique qualities that make this an excellent 4x. Unique 1: Your viewpoint is from that of a military umbrella-government... Read more

Pros: -Solid and rewarding tech web that let's you focus on when you want to improve planets or ships (Mostly) which makes chosing research both a more tactical and focused process at times. -Excellent combat mechanics generated by the variation and range of ship technologies. (Hint: A POWERSHIP doesn't win wars; Armadas win wars. ;) ) -Interesting... Read more

Pretty good lightweight 4x game. First off, yes, it is a mobile port, so it does have some of the trappings of that (lack of tooltips, overly "clicky" interface, etc). There is mousewheel support, which is nice, and they have promised to add tooltips, which would make things a lot easier to navigate. On the plus side, the game has a nice big tech tree,... Read more

Are you thinking, Just give me the facts and I’ll make up my own mind? Hopefully I can answer this question. A blend of complex strategic development of technology, star system colonization, war and politics. The remnants of the human race must survive and hopefully flourish in the face of enemies within your society and aliens bent on total final destruction.... Read more

This game plays like many of the older TBS games, like Alpha Centauri, and its ilk. It has a vast tree of technology that progresses pretty intuitively, but the controls and gameplay itself is rather hard to master. Once you figure out the basics and get an understanding of how the game progresses and works, It becomes easier to work through the game. It... Read more