OT - Star Wars: Empire at War?

[JamesM]

I dislike RTS genre, still yet to find a RTS game that is a keeper for me.

Any recommendations for 4X turn based strategy games, I have been looking for a keeper for while?

I have a few:

All Master of Orion’s
Birth of the Federation (still play this all the time)
Space Empires IV
Galactic Civilizations

[wodin]

Try Gal Civ 2.

[elcidce]

Warhammer Dawn of War is a Keeper for me. Its got that just another turn quality and has great graphics and storyline. Although its a got standard RTS play its put together so well you really dont mind it and have a blast listening to the sounds and cutscenes.

Id highly recommend it.

[Erik Rutins]

ORIGINAL: jamesm
Any recommendations for 4X turn based strategy games, I have been looking for a keeper for while?

I have a few:

All Master of Orion’s
Birth of the Federation (still play this all the time)
Space Empires IV
Galactic Civilizations

Starships Unlimited v3 [8D]

[JudgeDredd]

ORIGINAL: wodin

Try Gal Civ 2.

I didn't know you actually had that, wodin. I thought you had pre-ordered it!! What's it like?

The only space strategy game I was into was Supremacy (I think) on the Amiga 500?? and Carrier Command (Amiga...NOT PC)

[ravinhood]

ALPHA CENTAURI!! hehe well it isn't a 4x galactical space sorta game, but, the tactical elements of this fine sci-fi game are unmatched by any 4x game. One of the best elements in it and something I've said ALL global or galactic type games should have is when the player is winning by a certain margin, ALL the AI go after him/her. Nothing like the excitement of getting hit from everywhere. It's a true battle of attrition all around. Getting a "truce" in the late game is a blessing, at least one front hopefully at peace for 10 turns. It's even more exciting when you set the option to not be able to specifically pick what you are going to research, more of a "surprise discovery" sort of game.

Now all I have to say is Where is ALPHA CENTAURI II - III- and IV SID??!

[Zap]

No opinion on SW:EAW but I have a question regarding SW:Kights Old Republic, is it any good? I have this game still in the wrapper. Recieved it as a gift for Christmas some years ago.

[wodin]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

ORIGINAL: wodin

Try Gal Civ 2.

I didn't know you actually had that, wodin. I thought you had pre-ordered it!! What's it like?

The only space strategy game I was into was Supremacy (I think) on the Amiga 500?? and Carrier Command (Amiga...NOT PC)

Pre ordered download;)

I bought on a whim and have downloaded the full release game. I have looked at it quickly and then quit.

IF you love 4x games you will love it Im sure.

I wanted a game that went into great detail with regards to Planetary Invasions. This doesnt do enough for me.

[Erik Rutins]

ORIGINAL: wodin
I wanted a game that went into great detail with regards to Planetary Invasions. This doesnt do enough for me.

In that case, have you tried Supremacy: Four Paths to Power? Not a typical 4x game, but it basically has an invasion mini-game as part of it.

Regards,

- Erik

[Kuokkanen]

ORIGINAL: Zap

I have a question regarding SW:Kights Old Republic, is it any good?

Game's name is Knights of the Old Republic. It's not strategy but RPG instead made by Bioware. It is based to same game engine what is used in Neverwinter Nights and there are a lot of similarities. Basically it's typical real time RPG with Star Wars theme. And it's good game too [;)]

[ravinhood]

Wait and get Oblivion it will be better than KotOR. Trust me.[:D]

[ShermanM4]

Hey all I don't mean to just skip ahead a dozen posts and not read them all word for word, but is the campaign mode and skirmish mode anything like the campaign simulator from Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe?