Should I buy this game?

[Fyron]

How is the interface in SE4 bad? It provides all of the data you need, in appropriate windows. So does Dominions. So does Civ II, SMAC, etc.

Also, there is the "next ship available" button and "next fleet available" button that makes it a snap to find any and all ships that do not have orders, and then cycle through all fleets, respectively. Just like in any of those games you mentioned, other than Dominions, in fact. Sure, you have to click on other systems on the galaxy map to see other portions of your empire, but how is that really any different than clicking on different portions of the minimaps in Civ, SMAC, etc.?

It is impossible to assess how well you are doing in every aspect fo the game from just one window. It requires several different windows to give the information on different areas. This is exactly like in Civ, SMAC, etc., where you have to glance at a bunch of different windows to see how you are doing overall. And there is always the score window...

I think you missed the movement replay log buttons. They will show you all movement that occured in a particular system. There is also a button to show the movement of all ships. You certainly get a lot more than just a snap shot.

I have played SE4, and it, IMO, does not compare to Civ or SMAC.

That is odd, since it has more depth than either of those games.

[ February 13, 2004, 04:35: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]