

Space Empires V 2006
Developed by Strategy First
- Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy. New features abound with political alliances between multiple empires, a top-down ship design system, a hexagonal movement grid, and many more. Due to player demand, the game is completely 'moddable' and even adds a scriptable AI system to the mix. Space Empires V boldly takes the next step in the genre of space strategy. Detailed Tactical Combat (and a combat simulator to test your designs!). New vehicle types and sizes: Ships, Bases, Freighters, Fighters, Mines, Satellites, Troops, Drones, and Weapons Platforms. Ability to completely design and customize all of your vehicles. Large Galaxy: 100 solar systems with 15 planets each. Huge Technology Tree: Thousands of tech levels with hundreds of components and facilities. 14 unique races to play or customize (or just create your own!).
SimulatorStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)aliensgrand strategyspaceshipsteamdigital distributiontech treesplanetPC (Microsoft Windows)
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Epic, earnest, plot-driven and grave.
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- cooloverwhelming
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- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Strategy First
- Publisher
- Malfador Machinations
- Released
- September 1, 2006
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB rating 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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