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The 4Xplorer

A 4X Strategy Game Obsession

Month: May 2018

Let’s examine Stars in Shadow: May 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018December 6, 2018 by Rob the 4Xplorer

As an accompaniment to my Stars in Shadow review, I've put this together to kinda show off where the game is and how its progressed since it first released. I think it's come a long way and promises to keep getting better, as Ashdar Games have already started hinting at more content coming soon (?). … Continue reading Let’s examine Stars in Shadow: May 2018 →

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Stars in Shadow Review: May 2018

Posted on May 15, 2018December 5, 2018 by Rob the 4Xplorer

Stars in Shadow (SiS) released to only a minor amount of fanfare in late 2016. Developed by Ashdar Games, a small development studio of two people, Stars in Shadow was meant to be a conglomeration of the best of the genre: a little bit of Master of Orion 1, a sprinkle of Master of Orion … Continue reading Stars in Shadow Review: May 2018 →

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I’m Rob, the 4Xplorer. I’m a huge 4X strategy game fan, dedicated to exploring each and every 4X game to determine its value and merits.

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