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Buy this game if you love pain

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: November 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game was the worst use of 35 bucks I have ever seen. I may as well have taken 35 bucks out of my wallet and flushed it down the toilet. I tried to play this worthless morass of mind-bending algorithms for about three days before I literally threw the game away. Shame on these designers. What were they thinking?

Serendipity

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 11
Date: November 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I liked MOO2 but wasn't a really committed player. MOO2 frequently locked up in W2000 which made 100+ turns kinda painful.

Overall it was fun. On to MOO3.

Up to recently, I had heard LOTS of bad press about how the developer messed up MOO3 and changed into some particularly bad.

I avoided the game until it dropped into the bargin bin range ($5.00). I just got the game last week from an Amazon seller and wow. The game is fun.

If you like the grand strategy of MOO2 it is here. Things are definitely different from MOO2 but given a chance they are not bad. If you havn't played MOO2 and want a game of grand strategy with some tatical combat, you ought to try MOO3.

A hidden Gem

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 11
Date: December 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Most of you are probably speedy gamers who don't have time to sit down and ACTUALLY spend time doing work each turn managing a universe-wide empire, and sitting through it for a few hours. Of course, if you ARE a speedy gamer, then you should definitely turn back. However, if you want an amazing TBS that takes into into amazing detail, then this game is for you. The graphics are as good as they should be, however I wished they could have had the option of higher than 800x600, but it did get the job done. I thought the technology matrix could have been more manageable, but it was a relief that I didn't have to be barraged with tons of choices to make. The ability to customize any race, as well as having more races than in MOO2, give the game a interesting boost. Spies are also very important, except when trying to spy the New Orions (who are the dominant race in the empire that are near impossible to destroy). I wish they could have had more cut-scenes, but that may also have made the game annoying and much longer. The Sound was VERY annoying, always having the same sound again and again, but I turned the sound off and I found it much easier to pay attention. The sheer intensity of managing ninety planets during the end was quickly overpowered by the feeling of power I got from dominating the universe. If you find it too long, just let the AI take control; it doesn't hurt. So I give this 5/5 stars, not only because I AM a true MOO fan, but because this is the best MOO yet, may it be long.

Wretched

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: May 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Dull, dull, dull. The game truly feels like work rather than fun. Stick with Moo2 -- it's much more enjoyable.

Space game cats in shambling zombie shock

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: July 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

A lot of people have missed the point of this game. Yes, the gameplay [is not good], the interface is appalling, and it's a grotesque brain-dead shambling zombie of an ending (and surely this franchise is now ended) to one of the greatest videogame series of all time. But considering this game was written entirely by a team of *cats* it's amazingly good.

On the other hand, you might want to think very carefully about ever buying an Infogramme/Atari game again. To have released a game this unbelievably bad at full price is both shameful and for this company typical.

MOO3 Patch 1.25 Mods Optional

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I gave MOO3 five stars in the first release review here on Amazon, mostly for being the most intriguing game I had ever encountered. Having now played with the latest official patch, version 1.25, I think the game has become even more intriguing, a never-ending source of surprises and new things to learn. Excellent mods are also available that are consistent with patch 1.25 and which will lead delight with their changes to game appearance, operation, and even the appearance of the user interface. Clearly, MOO3 is not for everyone, indeed not for most; but it does appeal to some who, like me, find it a game highly entertaining and rewarding to play. Before condemning the game entirely, do try it with the latest official patch from the games official site and also experiment with the mods, especially the invader mod and the mega mod (not both at the same time) which are both quite good. One thing is certain, even those who hate the game must admit it is entirely unique and unlikely to ever again be duplicated.

Just what you'd expect

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: April 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is great, in my opinion, but it's obvious some people won't like it. But, you don't have to read much to know if you'd like it or not. Basically, if you think you'll like it, you will. Very complicated, very big.

I was not happy/ Now I'm very happy!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: June 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

When the game came out I have to admit; except as practice for the patched version it had no value. It was impossible to lose, very clumsy to play and very buggy.

Since the first patch; I am very happy to say this is a fine successor to MOO II. It adds much deeper layers of complexity and a much, mucH, muCH, mUCH, MUCH larger galaxy and number of planets to inhabit! It allows you to give suggestions to planetary viceroys and let them run your planets while you concentrate on strategic and diplomatic issues. Or you can turn your planetary AIs off and micromanage some or all of your planets. But I think if you enjoy micromanaging all of your planets in this game you have more than a few issues with control in your life.

There are fixes to be made. There are some aspects of the game I would have changed if I had made it; there are changes in the works now.

If you like TBS games. If you liked the old Avalon Hill strategic board games. If you like chess; I would suggest giving this game a try. WARNING! Steep learning curve and the documentation is weak! (that's being worked upon too.) You get a lot of help by reading player comments in the official forum.

A Real Thinker...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: July 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

While this game does not offer any actual eye candy whatsoever, it does offer a bit more for the intellectually inclined. Granted, the A.I. can often be quirky and illogical (declaring war, sending word of improved relations, congradulating you for something that you don't know, etc. without any reason). But I do find that the game seems to have an addictive effect. Often I find myself playing for hours (it even has its own built-in alarm clock system to notify the gamer that his or her life is passing without him). I really do not recommend this game to those that rely on graphics to ensure their enjoyment because this game has none, but I would recommend that someone with LOTS of time to kill and a liking for strategy turn based gaming to at least give it a try. Maybe check out a friend who owns it and plan on spending a night or two, or three...

MOO3 Disappoints

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The keyword for this game is tedious. The gameplay engine is tedious and overworked. Nothing was made for ease of use or play. The game is good on the basics, but doesn't live up to the past Master of Orion wonder. After all the hype and sensationalism prior to release of MOO 3, I expected much more than what was delivered. MOO2:Battle at Antares is one of the best strategy games made, but MOO3 is just a distant step-cousin that is best left alone.

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