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Lord of Rigel

72%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization, stability
72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

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In "Lord of Rigel," players step into the role of a spaceship captain, navigating the political landscape of alien races while managing their crew and resources. Engage in tactical combat, diplomacy, and exploration as you uncover the mysteries of the universe and expand your interstellar empire. With a rich narrative and strategic depth, this game offers a unique and immersive space opera experience.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Improved tech tree that makes more sense than the original.
  • Different races provide a fresh experience compared to the original Master of Orion 2.
  • The game has potential and the developers are responsive to community feedback.
  • Extremely clunky UI that complicates gameplay and navigation.
  • Combat system is poor and lacks the depth of the original turn-based mechanics.
  • The game is riddled with bugs and performance issues, making it feel unfinished.
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them mediocre and reminiscent of older titles, while others appreciate the attention to detail in certain visuals like the galaxy map and race portraits. The user interface is generally acceptable but could benefit from additional polish. Overall, the game's aesthetic is seen as a blend of appealing design elements and outdated graphical quality, leading to a preference for simpler 2D graphics in combat.

    • “I played a very tense 3 hour game and enjoyed its attention to detail, visuals, and overall design concept.”
    • “The selach combine the aquatic nature of the trilarians and the mercantile expertise of the gnolam into a more aesthetically pleasing cetacean package.”
    • “It has nice visuals with the galaxy map and ships, race pictures.”
    • “The combat is extremely clunky, and the graphics are mediocre at best.”
    • “The ugliest game I have seen in the last 10 years; graphically, this game looks like games from 1990. The mechanics are okay, though very similar to MOO2, so that's why thumbs up.”
    • “I'd much prefer 2D combat to 3D if you don't have the resources to invest in graphics.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant performance issues, particularly in the late game and when using larger galaxy seeds. While some players find the current state acceptable despite these bugs, the user interface and various performance annoyances still require attention.

    • “PC performance is quite good, especially with larger galaxy seeds.”
    • “At the moment, I think it's quite good in spite of the optimization issues and bugs.”
    • “Especially in the UI side of things, squishing those bugs, performance issues, and other annoyances.”
    • “PC performance, especially with larger galaxy seeds, is a significant concern.”
    • “Reaching late game causes major performance problems for me.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple reports of severe bugs rendering it nearly unplayable. Users highlight issues such as a malfunctioning AI, a problematic combat interface, and an unintuitive user interface, all contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, many feel the game was not ready for early access and requires significant fixes to become enjoyable.

    • “You cannot play this game; it is too buggy and cannot turn off PhysX overlay even though it is off in the GeForce menu.”
    • “Game is very buggy and is unplayable. It looks promising if they can fix the soft lockups that prevent progressing into the game further.”
    • “This game is very buggy and was not ready for release into early access.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its interesting mechanics and strategic depth, drawing inspiration from the classic "MOO II" while offering a modern interpretation. However, the graphics are criticized for being outdated, resembling games from the 1990s. Overall, the mechanics receive a positive reception despite the visual shortcomings.

    • “The game itself is no clone, but an interpretation of Master of Orion II game mechanics in this day and age.”
    • “There are a lot of interesting mechanics and strategies to employ.”
    • “The mechanics are okay, though very similar to Master of Orion II, so that's why thumbs up.”
    • “The ugliest game I have seen in the last 10 years; graphically, this game looks like games from 1990. The mechanics are okay, though very similar to Moo2, so that's why thumbs up.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable at first, particularly the drag-and-drop mechanics for managing population. However, as the game progresses into the mid-game, this feature becomes tedious due to the increasing complexity and number of actions required each turn.

    • “This gets tedious mid-game when there are many things happening each turn.”
    • “For me, the drag and drop of population was fun in the original, even if I acknowledge it became tedious later.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic portrayal of the yalkai, which offers a humorous twist on the concept of elerians, depicted as blue-skinned elvish space women. This clever characterization adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.

    • “The yalkai, in particular, are a very funny take on the idea of the elerians, Moo's blue-skinned elvish space women.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as a compelling blend of elements from classic games, combining the economic strategies of "Master of Orion 2" with the tactical combat and thematic depth reminiscent of "Babylon 5," creating a cohesive and engaging narrative experience.

    • “It's like a mix between Moo2's economy, Sword in the Stars' space monsters, and tactical combat with a Babylon 5 story, and it thematically fits well.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its excellent quality and relaxing nature, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users have noted that it can abruptly cut off at times, which can be jarring.

    • “The music quality is quite excellent and relaxing while you play, though it can abruptly cut itself off.”

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