- GenreStrategy / tactics
- SettingSci-fi / futuristic
- PlatformWindows
- PlatformLinux
Overview
A grand 4X strategy game set in the Dark Ages of Space, where you play one of the powerful nobles fighting to become Emperor of the Known Worlds.
About the game
Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced DEMO is available here.
The 1.5 patch focuses on improving modding capabilities. It adds support for more units, technologies, and worlds, and allows modders to change game elements such as excommunication, sect abilities, and ruins. It also includes map editor enhancements, improved player information on unit and city screens, House strength as a factor in diplomacy, streamlined interface elements, and bug fixes.
The game was originally built in the Watcom development environment and was migrated to Visual Studio. It is a grand 4X strategy game set in the Dark Ages of Space, where players take the role of one of the powerful nobles fighting to become Emperor of the Known Worlds.
It features a sophisticated diplomacy engine, space and ground combat, discovery of new planets, and multiplayer Internet competition. It also built a loyal following and spawned numerous unofficial fan-made mods.
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