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Space Empires: IV PC
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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Yahoo! Games
    100
    A must-have for any fan of this genre and is easily my selection as strategy game of the year so far.
  2. IGN
    90
    It's a good thing I'm not married because this game could be considered legitimate grounds for divorce. It's the best game in its genre I've seen in a long time.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    The element that sets Space Empires IV apart from other games in the genre is common sense, which is the glue that binds its components together.
  4. Electric Playground
    85
    It is a well-done game and is very addictive but everything is just too flat.
  5. GameSpot
    81
    A superb strategy game. It's definitely the most sophisticated space-empire game available right now. If you're serious about space strategy, you can't afford to miss it.
  6. Armchair Empire
    80
    SE4 biggest strength is the ability to flip a variety of options before the game even starts.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    80
    Space Empires IV does an excellent job of providing the detail-happy player with an engrossing and engaging game.
  8. PC Gamer
    80
    Not for everyone, but turn-based space-sim fans will be hooked. [Mar 2001, p.92]
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  9. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    The game is perhaps a bit too complex, and the graphics--while functional--do little to pull you into the universe. Nevertheless, this game's a keeper.
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  10. ActionTrip
    70
    Complexity, configurability, a large number of technologies and freedom in designing new units will provide a lot of fun hours of play.
  11. GameZone
    65
    If, however, animation means little to you, and you are looking for a solid, space civ game that requires chess-like moves, this program may be exactly what you are looking for.
  12. Media and Games Online Network
    64
    This game is for the strategy gamer and those who love space scenarios. This is a game that will really get you going.
  13. Game Over Online
    57
    The game has one glaring hole that has to disappoint everyone who plays it, even long standing fans of the series, and that is the combat system.
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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. AndrewH.
    2
    There is no fun is the game, click after click, cannot stand it. And the noise that I have in the background means i have to play in silence...
  2. FilipV.
    9
    Very good game for all strategists. Everything is possible there. It has however one very bad aspect, which is fighting system.
  3. PaulK.
    10
    This is a turn based strategy game. People who like the immediate gratification from an X-box will not have the patience for such a detailed 4X game like this but those who remember Star Fire, Imperium Galaticum, Imperium, Stellar Conquest, and even Reach for the Stars will like this game. This game is like an onion with many layers of complexity to peal away and enjoy. The player ability to modify the game keeps it fresh. This has been the best value in a computer game that I have ever had to pay money for.… Full Review »
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