Star Traders 4X Empires Elite

Star Traders 4X Empires Elite

by Trese Brothers

20 ratings
29 reviews
$4.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 22, 2014
  • November 7, 2016
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Lead humanity's last survivors to rebuild a galactic empire in this turn-based strategy game. Manage economy, politics, and technology while fighting hostile aliens and rival factions to ensure your civilization's survival and prosperity.

Build a galactic empire from survivors
Defend colonies from alien attacks
Utilize political and economic strategy
Employ spies and espionage
Research new technologies and weapons
Explore the galaxy and trade
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What's New in Star Traders 4X Empires Elite

2.6.27

November 7, 2016

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - New Map for Free "The Rim: 100x50 Map (50 Worlds)" - Added New "Superscale Manufacturing 3" Tech - Added New "Factory 8" Upgrade - Improved Turn Recent Events List - Improved UI of Tech Tree, summary display - Fixes for "Degla: 100x100 Map (150 Worlds)" - Fixes for "Degla: 80x80 Map (90 Worlds)" - Tech Tree Updates and RP Cost Balancing - Improved Xeno Colonization Planner AI - Minor Performance Improvements / Fixes - Fixed crashes in Research Project List and Technology List

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Hyperion Ship Skin Pack

16 new skins for your ships (4 Fighter, 4 Cruiser, 4 Transport, 4 Carrier)

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This game dropped -2 positions in Role Playing games chart.

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User reviews

Best Space Empire 4x on Mobile

I’m so surprised that 4x Games hasn’t taken off on mobile. But with such a limited selection this is by far the best!

Amazing game abandoned

This developer likes to abandon their games on other platforms, leaving people who paid for them without the product they bought functioning. I don’t expect it to work for a lifetime, but they truly love abandoning games.

Closest game on iPhone to Stellaris

Great game, I have been playing on and off over the years and there still isn’t a better space strategy game on iPhone. Wish they would do an update!

Fun Streamlined 4X

This game has a very nicely judged design. Just enough of an economic system to be interesting without getting bogged down. Cool ship design system, and engaging tactical combat. It very much reminds me of StarTrek Birth if the Federation, without being a clone. Best mobile 4X I’ve tried so far. The visuals are a little retro by modern standards, but for me that’s part of it’s charm.
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Another Trese Winner

The Trese Brothers don’t make bad games, full stop. ST4X is a mighty fine 4X experience, mobile or otherwise, with some cool innovations around multi-faction colonies, and some seriously awesome user interface design. They have built a rich universe with the Star Traders property, full of lore that is fun to dive into across multiple excellent titles.

When you purchase a TB game, you aren’t just getting the software. In spite of always working on something new, these guys actively engage with their players, listen to the feedback, and update games that are sometimes years old. I sincerely am baffled at where they find the time.

Trese fan for life. Buy this game and support a couple of cool guys who care deeply about their fans and the hobby.
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FAQ

What is Star Traders 4X Empires Elite?

It is a turn-based strategy game where players lead the last survivors of humanity to rebuild a galactic empire. You will manage resources, engage in political maneuvering, research technologies, and battle hostile alien forces to ensure your civilization's survival and expansion.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include growing a band of survivors into a galactic empire, protecting colonies from alien attacks, using political and economic machinations, employing espionage, researching new technologies and weapons, trading with diverse characters, and exploring the galaxy. The Elite version offers larger maps, new factions, an expanded tech tree, and more alien enemies.

How is the game monetized?

The game is free to download and play but offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide access to additional content, features, or advantages within the game, such as the Elite experience.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect deep, turn-based strategic gameplay focused on empire building, resource management, diplomacy, technological advancement, and tactical combat. The game challenges players to make difficult decisions across economic, political, and military spheres to succeed in a hostile galaxy.

Who is the target audience for Star Traders 4X Empires Elite?

This game is designed for players who enjoy complex, long-term strategy games, particularly those with a science fiction theme. Fans of 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) genres and intricate simulation elements will find this app engaging.