Sword of the Stars

by Lighthouse Interactive

Product Features

• 5 races - Human, Hiver, Tarkas, Liir and Zuul; each with their own unique mode of transport between star systems
• Tense, first-contact situations in full 3D combat
• Over 175 technologies to research that changes from game to game
• Over 55 weapons from 6 weapon classes varying in size, from nuclear missiles, laserbeams, cloaked mines, boarding pods and plasma projectors, to siege drivers that can destroy entire planets
• Research rewards you with new detailed ship models, weapons and combat effects

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00130A89Y
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 6, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,548 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC | Edition: Collector's

Fast-forward to the year 2045, where a new space traveling technology, the Node Drive, has just been invented. The joy of that discovery was not meant to last, since the first inter-stellar colony is destroyed and Earth itself is ravaged by an alien race. It's now up to you to build the greatest empire in the Universe and exterminate all the enemies in sight. In classic 4X style, prepare to eXplore mysterious star systems, claim planets to eXpand your empire, eXploit your resources, then design and build your own ships to eXterminate your enemies in tactical, 3-D battles, in single- or multiplayer.

Deep economic model that is easy to control Research languages to open diplomatic lines of communication; form alliances, non-aggression pacts or go to war with anyone who stands in your way Dynamic environments and random events; discover alien artifacts, wade through meteor showers, and encounter strange alien menaces Design and build ships from 3 size classes - Destroyer, Cruiser, and Dreadnought Up to 8 players can play against the AI or one another over LAN or online 3 difficulty settings, 15 galaxy types, and 9 singleplayer scenariosIncludes - The original base game and the add-on Born of Blood The novella The Deacon's Tale A bonus CD with concept art, screenshots, trailers, CD tracks and other media A limited edition postcard A Quick Guide autographed by the Kerberos crew

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sword of the Stars, May 20, 2008

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Joseph Diederich (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition (Video Game)

Great game! Sword of the Stars focuses on commanding the galaxy with 5 races with their own unique way of traveling the stars. To win, you need to successfully explore, colonize other worlds, research new technologies and use strategies against your enemies. Some neat features I like compared to other games is the random tech tree. You are never guaranteed to get the same weapons two games in a row. You also gain the ability to potentially salvage technology from the wreckage of your enemies.

The game is also set up so that each update to the game is not just about bug fixes, but an evolution time wise in the grand scheme of things. Unknown Alien Menaces evolve, new races show up, more powerful weapons appear, etc.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game, February 21, 2009

By 

J. Rae "rzmonk76" (US) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition (Video Game)

This is a great Game. Its addicting, Fun to play, it has multiplayer support, its easy to play and hard to master. Its a combination of Civ III and Homeworld. The tech system is great. Its never the same game twice. the tech system compels you to use different system/weapon layouts to conquer your enemies. For example: in one game you can research anti missile point defense, stronger armor, etc.. But in another game you may not get those advantages but cloaking may be availible. (yup!) So now you sneak in your armada in the enemy system, shuffle up to max missle range drop cloak and drop a cloud of missiles on his head. Then drop back into cloak so you can scoot away and recycle missiles. At first i was disappointed in that but its actually pretty fun learning new tactics and testing out new techs you didn't have before. Like Masters of the Orion you can design Ships to your needs. Just Designing ships is a game in itself. It feels good upgrading your already awesome ship designs. The interface looks hard figure out initially. There are six video tutorials and a thick manual to explain everything. Just like SimCity a random event generator creates powerful things that roam around the Galaxy harassing your Planets and creating roadblocks to your expansion. Once you get going though its allot of fun. The hours will melt away.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it used to be, August 14, 2008

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Evan Maughan - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition (Video Game)

Sword of the Stars is a game produced from a small developer on a limited budget - yet it is far better than many of the titles put out by the big guys like EA or Activision. Simple management, smooth interface, oppenents that actually play different, and a variable tech tree make this a great game with lots of replay.

It's good to see a small company with limited funds put together such a great game.

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