Turn-based sci-fi strategy game

Remnants of the Precursors is a free strategy title made by independent developer Ray Fowler for desktop devices. This turn-based game is claimed to be a modernization of the classic Master of Orion that came out in 1993. It boasts updated graphics, art, and sound based on the original release.

Just like Master of Orion that it’s based on, as well as other similar games like Rise of Nations, Remnants of the Precursors employs the ever-popular 4X strategy gameplay. This modernized version offers players a chance to experience the game that defined and popularized this sub-genre.

What is Master of Orion anyway?

Master of Orion is a classic turn-based strategy game released back in 1993. Its developer was credited for coining the term “4X”, which would eventually become one of the most popular sub-genre in strategy games. In it, players can control one of ten races in a bid for supremacy through diplomacy and conquest. Remnants of the Precursors is an attempt to modernize it for today’s players.

Despite its status as a cult classic, there is still some apprehension from newcomers to try out Master of Orion, mostly due to its age and looks. Remnants of the Precursors addresses those concerns by offering updated graphics, a more intuitive user interface, and just general quality of life improvements overall. It essentially now serves as a great entry point to experience the original in modern form.

The nice thing about this game is that it doesn’t try to vastly change the formula of the original, but mainly to address most of the glaring flaws and old mechanics to make gameplay far more streamlined. Make no mistake, though, this is still a full-on strategy title with deep and complex systems. As such, you might encounter a slight learning curve when you first start to play it.

Master of Orion 2.0

Overall, Remnants of the Precursors lives up to its claims of being a modernized version of the much-beloved Master of Orion classic game. It doesn’t attempt to change what’s already there, merely update and improve on them to make its version better and more accessible to today’s players who want to experience the original. Highly recommended.