Endless Space

  • Windows 7/Vista/XP
  • Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent
  • 256 MB DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 2 GB hard disk space
  • Internet connection for multiplayer

Endless Space is a computer game publisher amplitude Studios from 2012. It is a turn-based space strategy game.

Gameplay

In Endless Space, the player selects one of nine unique civilizations or created his own and performs in the role of the ruler then. Than intergalactic empire in the year 3000 to victory over the other nations in the battle for the galaxy This is accomplished by reaching the pre-set victory conditions, these can include, for example economics, diplomacy or military superiority.

At the beginning of a new game a galaxy with space for a total of up to eight players or AI enemies randomly generated based on a plurality of selectable parameters. After choice of breed (or create your own using many defining characteristics ) colonize the player thereupon different solar systems, which may include up to six planets each. Individual star systems with multiple solar systems are connected therein through wormholes with each other, which ships can reach a quick way to neighboring systems. The rounds are completed at the same time for all players after each one of them all the desired actions (administration, troop movements, research, etc.) has ended and the train completes, a year passes and a new train starts.

Research is possible on four different properties trees, it can be researched in the areas of military, science, exploration and diplomacy / trade. The research results obtained thereby affect the fleet ( new ship types, larger capacity, higher military strength ), improve infrastructure ( more options for planetary management, bonuses for heroes, better travel options, discovery of luxury goods ), allowing interactions between other players (trade diplomatic relations ) and bring the development of the Galactic empire in momentum.

The concept of "WIND " represents the four basic resources in the game, namely science, industry, food and Dust ( the game currency). Dust is a relic of the eponymous Endless, an ancient race that ruled the universe from the extant species. With the right balance of WIND in the systems of the player a large-scale expansion of the empire is enabled. Parallel to this, the player must pay attention to the satisfaction of its citizens, which in turn can affect the ejection of resources to low satisfaction lowers the efficiency, high satisfaction increases these enormous. Also, a slider for the degree of taxation influence the generation of Dust.

The recruitment of hero units give the players the advantage of being able to deploy them either on the planet or in space fleets, which results in bonuses for each task depending on the rank and function of the hero. Dust means they are recruited, what attracts one per round to be provided wage per hero with it. Through experience in the assigned task of the hero in the level, which not only increases the wage, but also unlock new abilities and bonuses increases. Initially, three heroes are available, these can be increased through research in their maximum possible number.

Space battles between fleets will be informed by rock-scissors- paper principle, discharged by means of collecting cards that represent individual tactics. The battles consist of long-distance, middle-distance and close combat, where for each phase, a card is played to counter the enemy's train, thus influencing damage and defend their own fleet. The battle can be either calculated automatically or be discharged manually, allowing the player to animate the battle and to see in real time by a cinematic camera angle.

Victory conditions include optional expansion (75% of the universe conquer ), science ( recent research tree research ), business ( a certain amount of Dust earn ), Diplomacy ( conquer all other home planet ) ( survival with a minimum of state of war with other players ), superiority, achievement ( five-time construction of the improvement, " Infinites Empire " ) or simply achieving the highest score.

The game is playable in single player with AI opponents or in multiplayer mode with friends or other players.

Publication and DLCs

Endless Space was released from 2 May 2012 Steam onsale, with pre-orders were given access to the alpha and beta versions of the game. This could also be actively involved in the development. The official launch was on July 4, 2012. On August 24, 2012, the store version as Emperor Space Edition was published, in addition, a poster, an art book, the soundtrack, a skin pack and a hero mitliefert.

So far the following, so far free downloadable content ( DLC ) have been published:

  • The Rise of the Automatons
  • Echoes of the Endless
  • Lights of Polaris
  • Virtual Awakening

And Paid:

  • Disharmony

Ratings

Video game publisher Single-player video game Multiplayer video game Digital distribution
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