FreeOrion

FreeOrion, an open-source game inspired by Master of Orion, is a turn-based game of epic space strategy that builds on the classic '4X' model by incorporating the nation-building elements of games such as Europa Universalis 2 and a versatile tactical combat engine. 

Players take the helm of a newly-spaceborne Empire to explore and colonize the stars. Sometimes thought of as "Civilization in space," FreeOrion's design also provides for a tactical combat engine along the lines of Homeworld and the Total War series.

While its modular, open-source design allows for a significant degree of customization of the game engine and the story elements by the community, the FreeOrion team is dedicated to the construction of a living, breathing universe in a 'grand campaign' model.

FreeOrion

License GNU GPL v2 Developer The FreeOrion Development Team Website www.freeorion.org Requirements Screen resolution of 1024x768  Pentium III 600 MHz (min) 128MB RAM GiGi FreeType2 Boost - version 1.32.0 or later log4cpp DevIL SDL FMOD GraphViz - version 2. Support: Manual, FAQ, Mailing Lists, Forums Selected Reviews:

Features include:

• Versatile tactical combat engine

Last Updated Monday, September 15 2008 @ 02:14 PM EDT