Distant Worlds: Universe

April 5, 2014 Code Force Slitherine Ltd.
Real Time Strategy (RTS) Simulator Strategy
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Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support.

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game. The Universe is Yours!
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Release Date April 5, 2014
Developer Code Force
Publisher Slitherine Ltd.
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Distant Worlds: Universe

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