Let's not fool ourselves, the game is old and it does show. But it has aged with grace, a lot of games feel prehistoric when you take it down from your shelf but not MOO2. The interfae still holds it's ground, the graphics still feels vibrant and alive, the AI can still kick your ass and the music is just amazing (even if the bitrate is a bit low). It has everything a strategy gamer want: exploration, scientific advancements, galactic wars, espionage and diplomacy. This is one of those games that every self-respecting gamer should have an original copy of in their shelves. I still play it 10 years after it's release, it still reigns supreme in it's genre which I find pretty darn amazing!
For new players it might take some time to get into it. There are a lot of things to learn and there is no tutorial to play through. Heck I'm still refining my tactics to beat the computer at the tougher settings.
Enjoy! This is truly an masterpiece!
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