Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares
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Master of Orion II is the classic 4X space strategy game: explore, expand, exploit and exterminate across a galaxy. Custom races and ship design make every game different.
Kit's verdict · 9.1/10
Still the high point of space 4X, three decades on.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Custom races and ship design
- Deep, readable systems
- Memorable alien races
Not so much
- Late game micromanagement
- Dated visuals
Play it if anyone who loves Civilization and space.
Skip it if players who want real-time action.
Cheats & codes
Every Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares cheat we know
Adds 1,000 BC.DOS · Hold Alt and type it on the main galaxy screen.
Gives all technologies.DOS · Hold Alt and type it on the main galaxy screen.
Completes current research.DOS · Hold Alt and type it on the main galaxy screen.
Completes current production at the selected colony.DOS · Hold Alt and type it on the colony screen.
Reveals the whole galaxy.DOS · Hold Alt and type it on the main galaxy screen.
Single-player only. Cheats can turn off achievements and some saves; use them on a spare save.
Tips
Play it better
- Design a custom race with Creative or high research bonuses for a strong start.
- Grab the Orion system late, when you can beat its Guardian.
- Use outposts to claim systems and boost command points.
- Keep food and production balanced across colonies.
- Refit ships with new tech instead of building new ones.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Simtex, led by Steve Barcia, also made the first Master of Orion and Master of Magic.
- Master of Orion III (2003) was poorly received.
- A 2016 reboot was made by NGD Studios and published by Wargaming.
- Fans still play it with community patches.
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