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Master of Orion 2 Memories

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Master of Orion 2 Memories

http://www.spacesector.com/blog/2009/08/master-of-orion-ii-formula-to-success/
from GalCiv2 Forums

Released in 1996 by Microprose, Master of Orion 2 Battle at Antares is undoubtably considered the reference for 4x space strategy games. But what made this game so popular that after 13 years of game design innovation, better computer resources and way better available graphics no space strategy game seems to be able to surpass MOO2 success?
I invite you to read my post about MOO2 success at SpaceSector.com
Post your comments here or in the blog itself if you prefer.

Cheers
Adam Solo

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Reply #51 from Elemental Forums Top

I feel like I have been Beetlejuiced.

Reply #52 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I am sad that both MOO and Imperium Galactica are dead...  I guess IG3 was nearly a done game when Empire Interactive went belly up...

Moo3 was probably the single most disappointing game I ever played.   It was soooo disappointing after Moo2

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #53 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

MoO2 is great for what it is, but remember as Brad himself said in my link below, GalCiv is NOT Master of Orion.

 

http://draginol.joeuser.com/article/88762

Reply #54 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Where to even begin?  MOO2 is one of those exceptional and rare classics like MOM, Warcraft 2, Act Raiser, Ogre Battle, etc.

One thing about MOO2 like the other games mentioned that stands out is the entire package was nicley done.  The atmosphere, graphics, music, etc. all comes together to make the whole better than the parts.  For example, the music and sort of dark and high tech atmosphere portrayed in MOO2 really made me feel like I was leading a galatic empire through desperate times. 

Of course, the game play was also fun and stategic.  You could design ships, and space battles were a lot of fun.  Also, planatary invasion graphics were better than they were for galciv 2.

Reply #55 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

It makes me sad to think that MOO2 was released before I was born, so I never had a chance to play it. It looks like I have been born in the wrong generation for gaming...

Reply #56 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 15

I know when MOO 2 was released because I played it in the delivery room on the laptop waiting for my first child to be born.
End of Frogboy's quote

Now that's commitment.

To the mother of your child, and child, I mean.

Reply #57 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

My fav 4x game... MOO2. As for MOO3... My biggest let-down as a teenager lol.