Space Empires: IV

"Ultimately, the question after trying out any demo is: "Does it leave you wanting to play more?". The answer for me is yes. "

"This is not a game meant to relax you after a hard day's work... Space Empires IV would in reality deserve a higher mark, but the lack of modern technological standards will make it less interesting for most players..."

"...solid design sense does not rule out the exotic... The counter-intelligence and espionage operations are enough to keep James Bond happy... Tactical combat is equal parts tedium and frustration..."

"...The design allows you almost complete freedom in your design... can allow for hundreds of areas of research... The diplomacy model in SE IV is one of the best I’ve seen... its multiplayer where SE IV really shines..."

"...one of the better games of this type that we've seen, although it may be a tad too complex for the average gamer... an immense amount of detail... Certainly the game offers a great depth of strategy... Perhaps all this depth is the game's Achilles' heel..."