Runs thanks patch even under Windows Vista

A little anecdote as an aperitif: When I a few days ago me an old Star Trek: shoved Deep Space Nine episode in the player to make falling asleep as entertaining as possible, I woke but thoughtlessly sweet memories of the most atmospheric games that me had ever seen as a Trekkie. The Space Station as a linchpin in orbit, the poor Bajor that could strip away the shackles of Ünterdrücker just and diplomatic Ränkespielchen as I knew to stage as a little intriguer always. The cowardly Ferengi with the charming smile inspired me but actually, again in Microprose Birth of the Federation (BotF) get a taste ...

And quickly became apparent why it could then inspire me so. The tactical possibilities mock today probably every description turn-based strategy games, since they are so manageable. What can instead BotF is to foment genuine Star Trek flair, and the. In very different ways Each of the five great powers of the quadrants has their very own interface of units and buildings to say nothing that is specifically inspired by the presentation of the action to Deep Space Nine. Romulans operate mainly from the secret out, which not only support their well-camouflaged Warbirds wisely, but also their sophisticated intelligence. The Federation submit to the smaller breeds only as to the neck, which is a guaranteed rapid growth. Cardassians are masters of tyranny and knowledge to ensure peace and order in rebel systems. The Ferengi are also keen on in BotF's Latinum and most financially strong, what their comparatively weak vessels makes up. And Klingons prove to be extremely sullen and moody, if you do not regularly a quarrel breaks, calls the Birds of Prey to swarm into space. So Each race enjoying their very own advantages that need just play off on higher difficulty - not least for the sake of variety.

Here all the parameters from scratch can be set. This includes the state of research, which in turn determines which ships and buildings available to you, whether there should be random events and much smaller breeds are distributed to the randomly generated map. The have their own preferences and abilities, and they respond to any major power differently. So Vukanier are Romulans against almost inevitably set suspicious to recruit from the Federation but quick and easy. Intent on spying fractions such as the Cardassians, also do well to ally with small breeds like the Ktarianern to use the special facilities of the people, can play their tactics in their hands.

I can reassure also all those who are afraid because, BotF would not run under Windows Vista and XP. This is not so if you installed a corresponding community patch that is easy to find online. He brings the game to version 1.02 also automatically.

To buy I still rate exclusively be made Star Trek fans and ruthless nostalgic that a stale graphics and occasional crashes - suffer for the great atmosphere that has BotF to offer - which also justify the star deduction. Please leave all other fingers on it! Unfortunate that there seems to be no low-budget issue even after ten years ...