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Master of Orion – reviews and rating

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Master of Orion has an average rating of 81% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on February 26, 2016 for PC, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 74, players on RAWG rate the game 71%.

Updated Aug 25, 2016

What critics praise

„A modern coat of polish and paint has resulted in an enjoyable 4X experience.“

8,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Feb 26, 2016
Platforms: PCmacOSLinux
Genres: Strategy
Developer: NGD Studios
Publisher: Wargaming
Average playtime: 8 h
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Steam GOG

FAQ

What is the rating of Master of Orion?

When was Master of Orion released?

Master of Orion was released on February 26, 2016.

What platforms is Master of Orion available on?

Master of Orion is available for PC, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Master of Orion?

Players on RAWG spend on average 8 hours playing Master of Orion.

Is Master of Orion worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 81%, Master of Orion is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 3 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 1,3
Best rating: 8,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

2 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#281 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 60 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 81%
Foreign critics5 reviews 76%
MetacriticMetascore 74%
Players (RAWG)46 votes 71%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 11 %
Recommended 44 %
Meh 41 %
Skip 4 %

46 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5

HardcoreGamer Aug 25, 2016

While this reboot of the classic Master of Orion series isn’t perfect, it packs massive amounts of replayability, with endless tactics and strategies to be explored. There are so many ways to play that any strategy enthusiast will more than get their money’s worth out of a purchase. The updated alien designs are sweet, the technology tree is fun to explore and the universe is vast. Yes, their seems...

8,3/10