Publisher's Description
From Stardock:
In the future, the survival of humanity stands on the edge of utter ruin as three powerful factions vie for control of the galaxy. Take command of one of three space-faring races as you work to establish your domination of the galaxy in Sins of a Solar Empire. Through a combination of diplomacy, economic skill, cultural influence, and sheer military might you will establish order over your corner of the galaxy.
This demo gives you four tutorials, two small maps with up to two AI players, one randomly generated medium map with up to 3 AI players, and 90 minutes of playing time (single-player only) per game.
What's new in this version: First release.
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"A job well done"
Version: Sins of a Solar Empire demo
Pros
Vast expanse of space for the battlefield, makes the average RTS map look like cheese. Runs amazingly well on low end systems even when the graphics are at a respectable level. Smooth gameplay, pleasant music and nice effects.
Cons
Explosions aren't always the best close up, but look fine from afar.
Summary
I came across Sins in Gamestation whilst inquiring about Xbox 360 repairs. That prompted me to get the demo and I have to say Sins is very surprising. To run game fine you generally need a good PC with more than one core (in my opinion) and a good selection of cards and drivers. I'm playing on a mid range laptop and the graphics, video settings in game etc are all just below their highest values and it looks fantastic.
You will understand how easy it is appreciate this when you start the first game, and zoom in from solar system view right up to the ship you just built without any lag, glitches what so ever. Every other RTS has this drilled into it at some points but Sins never gives over. Once you have done that, sending a scout over to another planet to find its inhabited with pirate raiders isn't great. However just click 'retreat' and your ship(s) will take the shortest route to the nearest friendly system. Then you can build a few more ships and watch a glorious battle take place, capture the planet and do it again.
To some that may seem repetitive. It can be I'll admit but that's the general focuss aside from improving your economy, tech and allies. Theres a lot to learn but it's quick to grasp.
I could go on all day but considering my first game took me 7 hours, I'll finish now. Get the demo and if you like it, get the game. -
"Awesome game"
Version: Sins of a Solar Empire demo
Pros
great gameplay, graphics are well optimized, the full game has no drm
Cons
none really
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"Like the Homeworld series, only better"
Version: Sins of a Solar Empire demo
Pros
It was originally going to be called Imperium Galactica 3, but that would have been a major mistake. SSE is unrecognisable from the IG series. Gameplay is more like the Homeworld series, only better. Very - very basic development system (although it's possible to make major mistakes), this is essentially a space combat game. Easy to start playing. And if you're starting to win halfway through the game, you can increase the difficulty level. I almost forgot that playgame is very balanced.
Cons
Play this on the net??? I don't think so. I could think of few things worse then playing this game online. It's a long-winded game at the best of times (at least on single player you can save), on the net it would be last person awake (or alive) wins. And I doubt that you'll ever actually finish a game. Even after it's clear that you're going to win, it takes too long to mop up the enemy. It's poor endgameplay does detract. Did I mention that it was a long tiring game to play that gets boring?
Nice to play, but a new proper IG could have been much better. 3.5 stars here.
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"one of the best statagy games ever"
Version: Sins of a Solar Empire demo
Pros
that its full building ships and building you solar empire
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Version: Sins of a Solar Empire demo
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