

Distant Worlds: Universe 2014
Developed by Code Force
- Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game. The Universe is Yours!
Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)PC (Microsoft Windows)
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Epic, earnest, plot-driven and cool.
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
- character-ledplot-driven
- cooloverwhelming
- gravecomic
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About the game
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Code Force
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Released
- April 5, 2014
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- Microsoft XNA
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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