Sword of the Stars II Lords of Winter
Description:
In the sequel to the critically hailed 4X space epic Sword of the Stars, gamers become reaquianted with the original six races from Swords of the Stars I and its expansions as as they discover the dark secret of the original series, the Suul’ka – an ancient race that is responsible for tampering with the Liir, Zuul, and other races in the SotS universe! Sword of the Stars II offers a major step forward in the approach to 4X gameplay, taking the easy-to-learn-hard-to-master philosophy set out in the first game and following that path to a new standard in space strategy games.
Features:
* Lead one of six playable factions, including a completely new one, as you strive for galactic dominance
* Unravel highly detailed star systems featuring planetary orbits, moons, asteroid belts, and different space terrain
* Experience the new graphics engine
* Choose between entirely new vessels, or build your own with new levels of ship detail, including specific sub-systems, allowing for new fleet strategies and tactics
* Explore an advanced technology system as the game begins in the Fusion era and moves beyond the Anti-matter era
* Randomizing options in technology removes the unavoidable ?optimal path? making the game more replayable
* Command your empire by exploring new solar systems, improving diplomatic relations or destroying a race
* Engage in fierce multiplayer battles with up to 8 players
System Requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Core2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Hard disk space: 2 GB free space
- Video: 512 MB DirectX 10
- Sound: Any Windows Vista compatible sound device, stereo speakers or head phones
- DirectX: February 2010 or newer (DX10)
- Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers
- Internet required for online play.
- LAN required for local multiplayer. 8 player multiplayer.
