FreeOrion 0.3.1 review

FreeOrion is a turn-based game of epic space strategy game witch is inspired by Master of Orion. It builds on the classic '4X' mod

License: GPL (GNU General Public License) File size: 0K Developer: FreeOrion Team

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FreeOrion is a turn-based game of epic space strategy game witch is inspired by Master of Orion.

It builds on the classic '4X' model by incorporating the nation-building elements of games such as Europa Universalis 2 and a versatile tactical combat engine.

While its modular design allows for a significant degree of customization of the game engine and the story elements by the community, the development team is dedicated to the construction of a living, breathing universe in a 'grand campaign' model.

Requirements:
GiGi - latest from CVS; for 0.3 use branch GIGI_VERSION_0_6_0
SCons - required to build GG and FreeOrion
Python - required by SCons, soon needed by FreeOrion itself
FreeType2 - a GiGi dependency
Boost - version 1.32 (earlier and later versions are not supported yet)
log4cpp
DevIL
SDL
FMOD 3.4 (not FMOD EX 4.0) - gratis, but not free software (note: not aviable for Linux 64-bit (AMD64))
GraphViz - version 2.0 or 2.2(1.16 does not work. Neither does 2.4 or 2.6)

What's New in This Release:
Tech research, a new production system, an effects system, rotating planets, and numerous bugfixes.