Sword of the Stars II (Windows $39.95). In Sword of the Stars II, gamers will be reacquainted with the original six races from Swords of the Stars I and its expansions as well as reveal the dark secret of the original series, the Suul’ka – an ancient race that is responsible for tampering with the Liir, Zuul, and other races in the SotS universe! Not limited to another entire new race and their unique drive technology, Sword of the Stars II will be a major step forward in the SotS approach to 4X gameplay, taking the easy-to-learn-hard-to-master philosophy set out in SotS1 and following that path to a new standard in space strategy games.
Gameplay/Description
Sword of the Stars II is the full, stand-alone follow-up to the hit 4X franchise, Sword of the Stars. Sword of the Stars II will feature the six races from SotS I and its expansions, as well as revealing the dark, running secret of the original series, the Suul’ka – an ancient race that is responsible for tampering with the Liir, Zuul, and other races in the SotS universe!
Features
- Lead one of six playable factions, including a completely new one, as you strive for galactic dominance.
- Unravel highly detailed star systems featuring planetary orbits, moons, asteroid belts, and different space terrain.
- Experience the new graphics engine.
- Choose between entirely new vessels, or build your own with new levels of ship detail, including specific sub-systems, allowing for new fleet strategies and tactics.
- Explore an advanced technology system as the game begins in the Fusion era and moves beyond the Anti-matter era.
- Randomizing options in technology removes the unavoidable “optimal path” making the game more replayable
- Command your empire by exploring new solar systems, improving diplomatic relations or destroying a race
- Engage in fierce multiplayer battles with up to 8 players.