Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter - PC

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Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter (PC)
Requires: Mouse, Keyboard
Viewed: 3D Third-person, floating camera Genre:
Strategy: Combat
Media: CD Arcade origin:No
Developer: Kerberos Soft. Co.: Paradox Interactive
Publishers: Paradox Interactive (GB)
Released: 18 Nov 2011 (GB)
Ratings: PEGI 12+

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Summary

Sword of the Stars II is the full stand-alone follow-up to the hit 4X-styled Sword of the Stars franchise. The continuing storyline will reveal the dark secrets of the ancient force responsible for tampering with the races in the original Sword of the Stars.

Sword of the Stars II will be a major step forward in 4X gameplay, taking the easy-to-learn-but-hard-to-master philosophy and following that path to a new standard in space strategy games.

Features:
- Lead one of six playable factions, including a mysterious new race with an influence that was felt throughout SotS I, as you strive for galactic dominance
- Discover highly detailed star systems featuring planetary orbits, moons, asteroid belts and different space terrain
- Experience 4X space strategy in stunning new ways with the powerful MARS 2 graphics engine
- Design and build your own ships - including the formidable new Leviathan class - with new levels of detail, including specific sub systems, allowing for more fleet strategies and tactics
- Research advanced technology, from the Fusion era to the Anti-Matter era, and beyond…
- Engage in fierce multiplayer battles with up to eight players