Space Empires IV is a space 4X game from the year 2000. It, at least for me, set the standard of what I expect from similar games in the genre. We'll do rese. Space Empires IV is a turn-based strategy computer game developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First as part of the Space Empires series in which players control an alien race in an attempt at galactic conquest.

Released 4/25/13:$9.99The fourth entry in Malfador's 4X space strategy series, Space Empires IV Deluxe improves on the original with graphical updates, fixes, and features. Not enough for you?

Pick up a few to enhance and customize your experience. Even without them, IV offers a solid experience for any 4X fan on their way to control the hundreds of unique worlds awaiting amid the stars.Extras: ManualMobygames:(3.2/5)Demo:Released 4/25/13:$19.99 $9.99 release promo includes IPirates of the Flying Fortress/I expansion and Castle Defense spinoffImprisoned after the events of the first game, our hero must escape and be forced to ally with orcs in order to save his sister and all of Antaloor. Released 4/23/13:$14.99 $11.99 release promoBrave the elements, darkness, and all manner of creeps that inhabit the hostile, randomly-generated deathtrap called nature in this survival adventure from Klei Entertainment ( Eets, Shank).

Craft items and build beneficial structures to keep you a few steps ahead of creeping mortality. Oh, and don't forget to scrounge for food.

So you don't.you know.Extras: (4) Wallpapers, (10) AvatarsMetacritic:Demo:Chrome browser demoGameplay Video:Don't Starve. Released 4/16/13:$9.99 includes IRaising Hell /IexpansionLeaving behind their turn-based strategy beginnings, Triumph Studios ( Age of Wonders, Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic) brought us this minion management action title with a Dungeon Keeper 'Evil is Good' motif. Order your bloodthirsty yet comical imps (with the varying types employing different powers) to ravage the countryside (and the abyss below it), subdue the populace, and claim your rightful place as new Overlord.Extras: Manual, Soundtrack, (2) Wallpapers, (16) Avatars, (19) Artworks, (39) Concept Artworks, (7) Design StillsMobygames:(81)(3.8/5)Demo:andGameplay Video:Overlord. Released 4/11/13:$9.99 $7.49 release promo includes IAltarian Prophecy/I expansionThe advent of unfettered interstellar travel leads to economic and diplomatic confrontation among five civilizations in this epic space 4X strategy from Stardock ( Elemental, The Corporate Machine). The included expansion adds another two races, as well as editors giving players the ability to create their own maps and even entire campaigns.Extras: Manual, (3) Editor Manuals, Soundtrack, (5) AvatarsMobygames:(75)Demo:Gameplay Video:Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition. Released 4/9/13:$9.99 includes IAlexandria/I expansion and Enhanced Edition content/featuresThis civilization-building game from Tilted Mill Entertainment ( Hinterland, Caesar IV) picks up right where its Impressions Games predecessors left off, this time in a 3D engine. In addition to evolving beyond Pharaoh, the numerous fixes and features introduced with the ensure you'll be managing beer supply lines, appeasing deities, and raising eternal monuments to the glory of your culture in no time.Extras: Manual, Editor Manual, Soundtrack, (3) Wallpapers, Avatar, (8) Sketches, (14) Renders, (10) Developer Commentary Videos, Reference CardMobygames:(3.7/5)Demo:Gameplay Video:Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile.

Developer WalkthroughReleased 4/2/13:$9.99 AKA Northland and 8th Wonder of the World, respectivelyThe third and fourth entries in Funatics ( The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary, Zanzarah) series follow Bjarni and his Vikings as they and the other cultures defend themselves from the schemes of Loki and to build the 8th Wonder of the World. Adventure and management elements round out the Settlers-inspired strategy gameplay.Extras: (2) Manuals, (2) Editor Manuals, (2) AvatarsMobygames:(68)(3.9/5)Demo:Gameplay Video:Northland. Released 3/28/13:$9.99An isolated town has been overrun with a mysterious disease. Play as three characters with individual, yet intertwined, stories in this first-person survival adventure from Ice-Pick Lodge ( The Void, Cargo!). In the hunt for answers, events in the gameworld often occur regardless of the player's presence, so understanding where to be is as important as what to do.Extras: Manual, Soundtrack, (2) Wallpapers, (4) Avatars, (12) Artworks, (8) Concept Artworks, Official WalkthroughMobygames:(58)Demo:Gameplay Video:Pathologic. Released 3/26/13:$5.99In case you're not familiar with the acronym employed by this RTS sequel from Beam Software ( Norse by Norse West, The Dame Was Loaded), the objective is to krush, kill, and destroy the opposing two factions on a post-apocalyptic Earth.

With multiplayer and the included map editor you kan keep the karnage konstantly koming. (Too much?)Extras: Manual, Soundtrack, Wallpaper, Avatar, (14) Extra SP Maps, (4) Extra MP MapsMobygames:(76)Demos:Gameplay Video:KKND2: Krossfire. Released 3/26/13:$5.99 includes ITactical Operations/I expansion and Speech PackIn the years following great geopolitical upheaval, take to the skies and lead your mercenaries through dangerous missions across the globe in this action/sim from Origin Systems ( Wings of Glory, Privateer) that can be somewhat described as Wing Commander on Earth.Extras: (2) Manuals, Avatar, Strategy Guide, Reference Card, Bibliography, Playtester's GuideMobygames:(3.9/5)(3.4/5)(4.0/5)Gameplay Video:Strike Commander.

Available for Pre-Order 3/21/13:$19.99 FREE Eador: Genesis or 10% Discount release promoBuilding off of Eador: Genesis, Snowbird Games hopes to bring the perfect balance of grand-strategy, turn-based, tactical combat, and role-playing element to their ambitious fantasy title. As a powerful demigod, fight and scheme amongst your rivals for control of each unique shard of land, floating amidst its brethren in a shattered universe.Extras: Soundtrack, (8) Wallpapers, (28) Avatars, (58) Artworks, (7) design Sketches, (32) Unit Sketches, (8) Team PhotosGameplay Video:Eador: Masters of the Broken Word.

Released 3/19/13:$5.99After a group of siblings reawakens the family curse and its accompanying eldritch horrors, it's up to you to end their torment, armed with everything from a stone to a Tibetan War Cannon. (Acquiring some other-wordly magic comes in handy, as well.) Cleanse their family estate, explore strange dimensions, and prepare for frequent scaring and scrying in this Unreal-powered shooter from Danger Close/Dreamworks ( Medal of Honor, Trespasser). Keep the lights off for this one.Extras: Manual, (2) Wallpapers, (5) Avatars, Family AlbumMobygames:(85)Demo:Gameplay Video:Clive Barker's Undying. Released 3/18/13:$9.99 $7.49 release promoDestroy the threatening Grays while in a dire struggle to survive in this action-puzzler from Arcen Games ( AI War, Tidalis).

Use limited weapons and resources to plan your defenses across both the rugged wilderness and the remnants of civilization through nearly 100 levels. Bring others into the fight with the included map editor/sharer and local co-op play.Extras: Wallpaper, (3) Avatars, (17) Artworks, (26) Sketches, (5) Design DocumentsGameplay Video:Shattered Haven. Released 3/14/13:$9.99This third-person adventure from French developer Quantic Dream ( Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain) places the player in the role of a detective investigating a series of murders in the futuristic and exotic world in and around the city of Omikron. (And a few dozen other characters, as well.

This soul gets around.) While focusing on character interaction and puzzles of possession, the included fighting and shooting sequences may be less than spectacular. However, the substance of Omikron, exploring its oddly engaging and sometimes surreal gameworld, is more than worth a few detours.The featured Bowie/Gabrels soundtrack may not be included as an additional bonus, but (next to ripping the game files) may be the next best thing.Extras: Manual, Wallpaper, Avatar, (42) Concept Artworks, The Making of Omikron videoMobygames:(78)Demo:Intro Video:Omikron: The Nomad Soul.

Released 3/14/13:$5.99 includes ICatacomb II/I (AKA The Catacomb), Catacomb 3D, The Catacomb Abyss, Curse of the Catacombs (AKA Catacomb Armageddon), Terror of the Catacombs (AKA Catacomb Apocalypse)Before DOOM or Quake, the Carmacks, Romero, Hall, et al. Took us through the Catacombs.

Play as a fireball-flinging mage tasked with saving various realms from a malevolent Nemesis across this 5-pack of pioneering shooters (4 first-person, 1 top-down) from from id Software and Softdisk/Gamer's Edge.Extras: Music Track, AvatarMobygames:(3.1/5)(3.4/5)(4.1/5)(3.6/5)Gameplay Video:The Catacomb. Released 2/28/13:$5.99This open-world shooter from Deadline Games ( Watchmen: The End is Nigh, Chili con Carnage) is more than just GTA al sur, featuring a score and combo system encouraging stunts, acrobatic kills, and stylish mayhem.

Not satisfied with your lunging backflip headshot or untimely death? Utilize the games rewind function for a quick Prince of Persia-style second-chance.Extras: Manual, (2) Wallpapers, (7) Avatars, (9) ArtworksMobygames:(74)Demo:Gameplay Video:Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico. Released 2/19/13:$5.99All aboard for what is perhaps the pinnacle of our lovelorn Laffer's innuendo-injected escapades. Love for Sail! Finds our hapless hero(?) on another leg of his quest for true love and anatomy jokes. Cooking Quiche de Larry, chatting with a Scottish Chinaman, abusing the poor text parser (included in addition to the point-and-click interface),and an arguably distasteful take on 'Where's Waldo' are just a few of the experiences awaiting the player in this, Al Lowe ( Torin's Passage, Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist) and Sierra's final take on Larry's sleazy saga.Extras: Manual, Wallpaper, (6) Avatars, Cyber Sniff 2000Mobygames:(81)Demo:BrowserGameplay Video:Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! Released 2/19/13:$9.99This classic first-person shooter/RPG co-developed by Irrational Games ( SWAT 4, Bioshock) and Looking Glass Studios ( Thief, Ultima Underworld) presages and echoes, respectively, the best features of both of those developers' most memorable titles.

Confronted with creepy corridors, contamination, and a cunning AI, gameplay is relatively freeform along a continuum of hacking stealth, psyonic powers and shoot-em-all violence. What are you waiting for? Hop on board the 'Von Braun', boot up a game of Pig, and silence the discord.Extras: Manual, Soundtrack (FLAC/MP3), Wallpaper, (2) Avatars, (28) Artworks, (2) Concept Maps, Pitch Document, SHODAN Render, Radio InterviewMobygames:(91)Demo:Gameplay Video:System Shock 2. Released 2/14/13:$5.99The classic, mostly-2D series from Team17 ( Alien Breed, Superfrog) take a diversion into the third dimension in this spinoff.

Aside from dealing with the addition of 'depth', worm-wranglers will also be tasked with building their own fort to defend, as well as constructing additional structures like weapon factories and research labs to aid in the fight for vermiform hegemony.Extras: Soundtrack, (4) Wallpapers, (5) Avatars, Papercraft CastleMobygames:(68)Demo:Gameplay Video:Worms Forts: Under Siege. Released 2/12/13:$9.99A zombie-survival game that doesn't require first-person shooter skills or feature real-time carnage wreaked by boom-stick or bludgeon? Zafehouse: Diaries instead focuses on managing interpersonal conflicts and strains among your group of randomly-generated party members as they struggle to cooperate and survive. Movement, combat, random encounters, etc. Are all handled via text, maps, photos, and the GUI.Extras: Manual, (2) WallpapersDemo:Gameplay Video:Zafehouse: Diaries.

Bubble bunny blitz costume. Released 2/7/13:$5.99Perhaps time has brought this much-maligned effort Ion Storm - Dallas ( Anachronox) into perspective. With questionable marketing and relative graphics comparisons no longer relevant, one is left with a promising shooter/slasher set in several exotic locations throughout time that, every time you start to have some fun, reminds you that somewhere in its troubled development it acquired characteristics of a babysitting simulator featuring your unlikable and brain-damaged sidekicks.Extras: Manual, (3) AvatarsMobygames:(58)Demo:Gameplay Video:Daikatana.

Released 2/5/13:$9.99 $7.99 release promoLike Spiderweb Software's ( Geneforge, Avernum) other games, Avadon is a rather open role-playing game featuring turn-based combat in a vast and dangerous world. This time, however, instead of playing as a condemned criminal or magical Shaper, you are an agent of the Black Fortress tasked with protecting it from dangers at home and abroad.Extras: Manual, (4) Wallpapers, (5) Avatars, (4) ArtworksMetacritic:(75)Demo:Gameplay Video:Avadon: The Black Fortress. Released 1/31/13:$9.99This remake of Blue Byte's classic strategy and settling-simulator from Funatics Software ( Cultures, Zanzarah) may boast a 3D engine and several gameplay improvements, but underneath remains the heart of a game which still doesn't need much improving.

Using the included editor, user-created maps from the original Settlers II can be imported. A decade's reach is pretty good for backwards compatibility, eh?Extras: Manual, Soundtrack, (2) Wallpapers, (6) AvatarsMobygames:(79)Demo:Gameplay Video:The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary.

Released 1/29/13:$9.99 also includes the original The Bard's Tale trilogyIn this franchise reboot of the classic Interplay series, developer inXile Entertainment ( Hunted: The Demon's Forge, Choplifter HD) successfully marries an action-RPG formula loosely inspired by the classic trilogy with a healthy helping of humor. All this is accompanied by a soundtrack provided by (among others) Tommy Tallarico and LucasArts alumni Clint Bajakian, Michael Land, and Peter McConnell, as well as great voicework from Cary Elwes and such veterans as Tony Jay, Michael Bell, and Jennifer Hale.Extras: (4) Manuals, Soundtrack, Wallpaper, (8) Avatars, (21) Artworks, (2) Cluebooks, (3) Quick Reference CardsMobygames:(73)(3.6/5)(3.8/5)(3.3/5)Demo:Gameplay Video:The Bard's Tale. Released 1/24/13:$19.99 $14.99 release promo includes IMask of the Betrayer/I, Storm of Zehir, and Mysteries of Westgate expansionsIn this sequel to Bioware's classic RPG, developer Obsidian ( Alpha Protocol, Dungeon Siege III) strays a bit from the formula of NWN, bringing party dynamics and character interaction & customization more to the fore. Just like its predecessor, however, finishing the epic storylines can be just a beginning, as user-created modules once again allow for many quality replays (thanks to the included toolkit).Extras: (3) Manuals, (3) Soundtracks, (4) Wallpapers, (15) Avatars, (10) ArtworksMobygames:(82)(82)(72)(72)Gameplay Video:Neverwinter Nights 2. Released 1/24/13:$19.99 $14.99 release promoDefend Earth from invasion from a massive fleet as a transforming ship/suit, clearing fighters, picking at capital ships, and completing objectives all while the immense conflict rages around you. This impressive debut effort from Born Ready Games also features an appropriately atmospheric (though often pulsating) soundtrack from Homeworld and Sword of the Stars composer Paul Ruskay.Extras: (3) Wallpapers, (3) ArtworksMetacritic:(62)Gameplay Video:Strike Suit Zero. Released 1/17/13:$9.99 includes ILarry 1/I- 3/ 5- 6 (no 4, of course), the VGA remake of 1, and Softporn Adventure - does NOT include 6 SVGA (Fixed 1/19/13) or Floppy versions, and other Greatest Hits & Misses!

Bonuses ( Laffer Utilities, Larry's Big Score: Pinball, etc.)Double entendre, innuendo, and a severe lack of animal magnetism are the order of the day as you guide Larry through his quests to find true love.or at least a good time. Explore sleazy dives, luxurious resorts, and the rolling hills of a land called Rejection while lamenting that 'if I only had a dollar every time I heard that' in this series of classic point-and-click adventures from Sierra and the delightfully deviant mind of Al Lowe ( Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist, Torin's Passage).Extras: (6) Manuals, (4) Wallpapers, (5) Hintbooks, (8) Avatars, (4) Handouts, PostcardMobygames:(2.9/5)(3.8/5) EGA(78)(69). Released 1/15/13:$11.99 $7.99 release promo includes IAvernum I-VI/I and Blades of AvernumPartly based on Spiderweb's earlier Exile series, the Avernum saga focuses on those banished to an vast underground region. Each features relatively free-form gameplay bolstered by hundreds of quests and dozens of NPCs populating a huge game-world awaiting your exploration.Extras: (5) Manuals, (3) Wallpapers, (13) Avatars, (7) ArtworksMobygames:(70)(4.0/5)(4.2/5)(4.0/5)(75)(4.0/5)(3.9/5)Demos:Gameplay Video:Blades of Avernum. Released 1/10/13:$24.99 $14.99 release promoThis sequel from Katauri Interactive ( King's Bounty: The Legend, Space Rangers) features the same real-time world exploration and turn-based tactical combat of its predecessor, accompanied by mounds of additional content, as well as intriguing new features such as a pet dragon you can train and develop.Extras: (2) Manuals, Soundtrack, (4) Wallpapers, (16) Avatars, (3) Concept Artworks, (38) RendersMobygames:(82)(77)Demo:Gameplay Video:King's Bounty: Armored Princess. Q4 2012 Releases.Q3 2012 Releases.Q2 2012 Releases.Q1 2012 Releases.2011 Releases.2010 Releases.The good-old games of GOG are often hard to find and/or difficult to get working on modern machines. Many of them would warrant news of their release included in the 'Deals' forum; some would not.

Therefore this thread proposes to be the compact depository of information regarding of classic games from GOG.com, as well as discussion concerning their deal-worthiness.Special sales and promotions will continue to have their own threads.Edited by cheapo72, 28 April 2013 - 09:42 AM. Outcast was pretty remarkable for its time, a solid third person action/adventure/shooter with some amazingly quick loading times for its huge environments (even on my old 233MHZ PC). Very nice music and some impressive landscapes for such an old game, one of the last games to use voxels too. Unfortunately because of the last point, it doesn't have any 3d acceleration and the software rendering method it uses maxes out at 400x300 resolution if you want playable framerates, so even compared to other 3d games released at the time it will look badly pixelated. Still, if you can get past that, it's a pretty decent game, although I don't think I'd pay $6 to play it again.Shame that Outcast 2 was canceled though. I just saw a few weeks ago about Outcast.I'm going to pick this up just for Moo2 though.

In order to get that to run on a Vista or Win 7 system you have to restart explorer.exe as part of a batch file.Edit: You still have to. (That is for the Windows version anyway.) I think I'll just keep my old version and save the $5.99In the chat on their site, the GoG staff confirmed only the Dos Box version will be supported by them, but all of the original files are included for someone to tweak the windows version. Oh weird, I just saw Gog's email to me, and it talks about 'Atari classics'. I know that's technically correct-Infrogrames or whatever bought a big chunk of Atari and changed their name, but it sounds really weird to associate Master of Orion and Outcast with Atari!So I guess Atari is new to Gog then?

It lists Blood (+expansions) and Master of Magic, but then after that says more Atari classics coming! Can't even think what it would be, but I'm looking forward to finding out!GoG had an announcement a few weeks ago saying Atari was a new partner and would start distributing in April.Master of Magic, Master of Orion, and Outcast were the first games announced. Master of Orion 2 being bundled with the 1st was the first big surprise, Blood is the second.After that, it's unsure what the other games will be. Blood 2, perhaps. Looks like the forums on GoG's site are working on finishing up the fixing of Outcast. They've got some.ini tweaks in there to make the game run at almost fullscreen on modern resolutions (since the default and only res setting is apparently 540 x 380 or something equally horrible).Also seems to be a lot of fixes for some problems that crop up.I like GoG, but if it wasn't for the community finishing the job they started on the harder games, I'm not sure I'd buy so many games from them. I'll give the community a few more days to iron out Outcast and probably get it.For anyone getting Master of Orion 2, make sure you download the reference card as well!

GoG messed up with the original DRM of asking for a ship at the bottom of the manuals pages - they said they removed the DRM (i.e you can just choose anything and proceed) but it seems they might not have. At least it seems they are aware of the problem and will fix it. Looks like the forums on GoG's site are working on finishing up the fixing of Outcast.

They've got some.ini tweaks in there to make the game run at almost fullscreen on modern resolutions (since the default and only res setting is apparently 540 x 380 or something equally horrible).Also seems to be a lot of fixes for some problems that crop up.I like GoG, but if it wasn't for the community finishing the job they started on the harder games, I'm not sure I'd buy so many games from them. I'll give the community a few more days to iron out Outcast and probably get it.For anyone getting Master of Orion 2, make sure you download the reference card as well! GoG messed up with the original DRM of asking for a ship at the bottom of the manuals pages - they said they removed the DRM (i.e you can just choose anything and proceed) but it seems they might not have. At least it seems they are aware of the problem and will fix it.The community is one of the best parts of GOG. They take way more initiative with tweaks than the Steam community, and I don't think D2D even has a forum. One of the most important games of my life.Same here.

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I didn't have a PC when Doom was released, but got one when Blood first came out and this was my introduction to online FPSs. I use to play this game a ton on TEN, an online gaming service. The actual game developers would jump online with us players and would take recommendations on gameplay changes that they later implemented in game patches. I remember the game came with a music video on the game disc done by Type O Negative and just found out that the lead singer died this past week. CAG may earn a commission on purchases made through our affiliate links on CheapAssGamer.com and social media channels. As an Amazon Associate, CAG earns from qualifying purchases.

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Space Empires V (commonly abbreviated SEV) is a 4X turn based strategy game by Malfador Machinations published by Strategy First. The game retains many races and technologies from its predecessor, Space Empires IV.

Gameplay[editedit source]

While Space Empires V retains much of its predecessor's gameplay, there are several key differences. It is the first Space Empires game to use 3D graphics, and as such, the user interface has been heavily redesigned. New to the series is a real-time combat engine, and the player can now control ground combat in addition to the usual space battles. The empire-building aspects of the game borrows as much from the third installment as it does from the more recent fourth, with research and intelligence being assigned as percentage of available points as opposed to the queue system used for construction.

Races[editedit source]

Virtually all of the stock races are updated versions of SEIV races. Custom race creation is basically the same as in the previous games, with two notable changes - you must now select a government type in addition to a social pardigm, and the game master may grant players a set number of research points to improve starting technology. As of now, there are comparatively few player-created shipsets, arguably a consequence of the switch to 3D graphics.

Critical Reaction[editedit source]

The game received mixed reviews. Several have complained that the game is over-complex and overloads the player with options, especially while setting up a new game, and that it may not be suitable for players who are new to 4X games. One huge bug in the game that frustrated many players was the fact that the AI was always building only one ship type based on largest hull size available. For example, if the AI had battleship hull size technology, it would build only battleships until a bigger hull size was available.^[1][2][3][4]

References[editedit source]

1. ↑Space Empires V reviews at metacritic.com
2. ↑Space Empires V review at gamechronicles.com
3. ↑Space Empires V Review at ign.com
4. ↑Space Empires V Review at gamespot.com

External links[editedit source]

• Space EmpiresSpace Empires.NET site
• Space Empires Universe Official Space Empires site
• 'Space Empires V' at MobyGames

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