Sins of A Solar Empire: EVALUATION SUMMARY

About Sins of A INDIVIDUAL SCORES RYG’s RATING* Solar Empire

Developed by Ironclad Studios, Sins of a Solar Empire 78% (SOASE) is a science-fiction, real time strategy (RTS) game. SOASE bucked the trend by going “DRM Free” in support of Consumers over “pirates”. The game has been well received by many game critics and have garnered a TOLERABLE strong fanbase since its launch. 77% 78% N/A

Medium: Disc Version Versions Tested: 1.00 (and 1.05 without using ) * RYG’s Rating is an aggregate of the Individual Scores

AREAS OF CONCERN About  Pre-Purchase & DRM Notification “DRM Free” DRM: Documentation inconsistent between Publisher’s websites, Gaming Package, Manual, Readme and EULA.

As the title implies, DRM Free embraces Consumer Rights Publisher: As above. and Ownership without using any sort of content restriction available.  EULA

Publisher: Cannot transfer game once it’s registered.

About  Installation DRM: Installation logs not provided.

Inc Publisher: As above

 Manual Patches & Updates Stardock Inc is a Software and Publishing company specialising in GUI-related software and strategy games. DRM: Requires online registration of SOASE for updates; Requires publisher-based platform for updates; Updates It is known for its WindowBlinds, IconPackager, Galactic for non-Impulse version not available. Civilisation and SOASE suites. Stardock also specialises in its Digital Distribution platform, Impulse. is its current CEO.  Uninstallation Publisher: Some registry keys remain; Uninstallation link not provided; Cannot transfer game if registered.

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