If you read my Civ5 review then you know I have been an avid fan of turn based empire-building games. I've played very many of them, and usually for many days on end. Based on that experience I can confidently say that Master of Orion 2 is the best of the bunch. It just got so much right! So many elements of this game were a step ahead of the genre at the time. Everything is fun in Master of Orion II; exploration, empire building, science, war, even espionage. There are many games that bring innovation to the genre, but many times that innovation falls flat on it's face (Have you SEEN Master of Orion 3?) Master of Orion II challenges you on every level, and presents you interesting choices in all elements of gameplay.