Star Traders 4X Empires Elite Reviews – Page 2
5/5 rating based on 18 reviews. Read all reviews for Star Traders 4X Empires Elite for iPhone.
Star Traders 4X Empires Elite is paid iOS app published by Trese Brothers LLC
Innovative 4x
Cradoi0806
Updated review: the game that just keeps on giving. Several improvements to the late game balance have been added in the latest patch. This is one of the most original 4x games I've ever played, with polite and hardworking devs and a very active community. The try before you buy model is amazing, and it has some of the tightest gameplay I've seen in a long time. Do yourself a favor and buy it, I've never deleted it off my iPad since I got it.
Star Traders 4X Empires
syntheticvoid
*update* This is, by far, in my favorite 3 4X titles on mobile; Star Traders, Starbase Orion & Autumn Dynasty Warlords. The consistant updates have made this game something really special, and one that I fully recommend to all 4X fans out there... GET IT!!! *original review* I wound up picking this up because of Templar Battleforce and Heroes Of Steel. Both are fantastic games and have received phenomenal post-release support. Anyway, there arn't too many 4X titles on the AppStore that I'd fully recommend to someone who's looking for an incredibly deep and strategic experience, but Star Traders 4X Empires has definitely earned itself a spot on that very short list (joining Ascendancy, Starbase Orion and Autumn Dynasty Warlords). If you're a fan of the genre, I'd whole heartedly recommend this one. If you're new to the genre, or looking for something that will help get you into the genre, I'd lean more towards Warlords or Ascendancy. As deep and fantastical as Star Traders 4X is, I think I would have put the game away and maybe never played it again if I had yet to play a 4X game previously. While the tutorials in-game are decent, you'll probably want to read a manual or guide online before diving in (even if you are a seasoned strategy gamer). Though, that just makes it all the sweeter once it all clicks. =oD
Broken
Bob gob Lob job
So I start the game and get about an hour in, all of a sudden spy battle after spy battle hits me and i'm in debt. I wait for a while to get more income, but by now my worlds are over populated and cost more to maintain than they bring in and I can't do anything. There needs to be something done about this.
Deep Thoughtful Turn-based 4X Game
MintDragon
Single Player 4X. Unique in that the game has 3 factions under your control (and they tend to dislike each other), and you must expand, explore, exploit, and research technologies while one or more enemy races are trying to exterminate you. Imaging trying to fend off an invasion while 2 of your factions have trade embargoes against your strongest ship builder. Will your trade summit be successful in time to turn around the economy? So many maps, so little time. Active forum helps you decide on the type of game you enjoy as well. 5 stars! Helpful forums, and continual upgrades/balancing/improvements from the developers. What it is: 1. Thought provoking 4X, with internal politics as a major component of gameplay 2. Deep Tech Tree 3. Heavy Ship Customization - Start with x amount of mass, add to your hearts content within these constraints; engines, weapons, shields, crew training, etc… 4. Tons of random maps, choice of number and strength of enemies, choice of 6 factions (and $2 IAP to get 3 more); very replayable, great value 4x game. 5. Playable on iPhone or iPad (but cannot start on one and finish on another). Also available for desktop play via Steam. What it is NOT: 1. Easy to learn. Tutorial is eh. Someone FINALLY made a let’s play series on youtube which explains the ins outs and helped this player learn. Once over that hump, it is a very deep, very satisfying, infinitely re-playable game. Player forum is active as well. 2. Multiplayer.. Single player only 3. Demonstration of Unreal 3D. Simple 2D graphics actually suit this game very well. The recent performance improvements, continual growing tech tree, and amazing strategy sharing on their forum make this must-have 4X game! New maps, ships, weapon improvements from constant updating from the developer make this a must have for 4X space games.