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2006 · Malfador Machinations · 4X · Simulation

Space Empires V

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Released: 2006
Platforms: Windows
Genres: 4X Simulation Space opera Strategy Turn-based strategy
Developers: Malfador Machinations
Publishers: Strategy First
Series: Space Empires
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Themes: Science fiction 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Country: United States
Age ratings: PEGI 3 ESRB E
Languages: English
Time to beat: 10hmain story

About

Space Empires V (SEV) is a 4X turn based strategy game that was released in 2006. It was developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First. The game retains many races and technologies from its predecessor, Space Empires IV (SEIV).

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Gameplay

While Space Empires V retains much of its predecessor's gameplay, there are several key differences. It is the first Space Empires game to use three-dimensional graphics, and as such, the user interface has been heavily redesigned. New to the series is a 3D real-time combat engine, and the player can now control ground combat in addition to the usual space battles. The empire-building aspects of the game borrows as much from the third instalment as it does from the fourth, with research and intelligence being assigned as a percentage of available points as opposed to the queue system used for construction.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews. Several have complained that the game is over-complex and overloads the player with options, especially while setting up a new game, and that it may not be suitable for players who are new to 4X games.