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- Adrenaline Vault - Reviewed by: Adam Swiderski, "The basic style of play in BotF is similar to that seen in MOO and other 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) games like Alpha Centauri." [3/5]
www.avault.com/reviews/review_temp.asp?game=birthfed&page=1
- Apollo Guide - Reviewed by: Dave Robinson, 66%. "This isn't a bad game for space strategy fans, but it will mostly appeal to Star Trek fans; it?s Masters of Orion 2.5 with pointed ears."
www.apolloguide.com/soft_revtemp.asp?CId=1470
- Computer Games Online - Reviewed by: Scott Udell, "It's got many of the components you'd expect from a 4X space empire builder: exploration, research, production, diplomacy, espionage, and space battles." [2.5/5]
www.cdmag.com/articles/020/164/birth_fed_review.html
- Damaged Goods - Rated 4.5/5. "Yes, we know. See Star Trek anywhere on the game box and chances are you are standing over the bargain bin."
www.damagedgoods.com/software/st_botf/index.html
- Electric Playground - Reviewed by: John McLean-Foreman, "One of the things that makes this game different from others of this genre is the amount of minor races that you can encounter." [7/10]
www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=1060&full=1#mr_toppy
- Evil Avatar - Reviewed by: Steve Erhardt, 2/5. "Sadly, these few bright spots aren?t enough to save BotF."
www.evilavatar.com/EA/Reviews/Release/M2602/default.htm
- Game Revolution - Reviewed by: Spock, "Captain, I find these new command consoles perplexing." [C+]
www.game-revolution.com/games/pc/strategy/star_trek_birth_federation.htm
- GamePen - Reviewed by: Andrew S. Bub, "The sad truth is that Star Trek games almost universally stink." [2/5]
gamepen.ugo.com/review/PC/06_14_1999_451_1.asp
- GamerZone - Reviewed by: Chris Fuller, "Theres no story line to BotF, your mission is simple, rule the universe." [4/5]
www.gamerzone.com/spotlight/spot06_11_99_2.html
- Games Domain - Reviewed by: David Finn. "Birth of the Federation is like driving a new Porsche that spews smoke, vibrates when traveling between 45-65 mph and has rust eating away at the bottom chassis."
www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/jun99/botf.html
- Games Domain - Reviewed by: Dave Kurtz, "Worth a look, especially with the paucity of turn-based 4X games right now."
www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/oct99/botf2.html
- GamesFirst! - Reviewed by: Derek Meyer, "Provides a fresh update to a classic strategy game." [4/5]
www.gamesfirst.com/reviews/derek/BotF/botf.htm
- GameSpot - Reviewed by: Elliott Chin, "Anyone who has played Master of Orion will find Birth of the Federation very familiar." [7.9/10]
gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2535046,00.html
- GameSpot UK - Reviewed by: Ian Marsh, "It may not be gob-smackingly original, but it's well executed and the Star Trek background makes it accessible and lifts it above the ordinary." [8/10]
www.gamespot.co.uk/stories/reviews/0,2160,2032881,00.html
- Happy Puppy - Reviewed by: David M. Honigsberg, 7/10. "Fans of games like Civilization or Alpha Centauri might not find enough in the way of new and exciting things"
www.happypuppy.com/win/reviews/birthofthe.html
- IGN - Previewed by: Trent C. Ward, "We take a deeper look at what Microprose's new strategy jaunt has to offer."
pc.ign.com/previews/10395.html
- IGN - Reviewed by: Trent C. Ward, "It's no wonder that no man has gone there before." [5.5/10]
pc.ign.com/articles/160/160395p1.html
- Intelligamer - Reviewed by: Christian Schock, 2.5/5. "Yet another disappointment for fans of Star Trek."
www.intelligamer.com/strategy/botf/botf.asp
- LadyDragon - Reviewed by: Julie Meyer, 86%. "If you like Star Trek and strategy games will enjoy this one because you will feel right at home with the characters"
www.ladydragon.com/a-birth.html
- Multi-Player Online Gaming - Reviewed by: Kevin Jenkins, 0.5/5. "Even hours later, I still feel a vague sense of irritation and a slight urge to vomit resulting from torturing myself long enough to give a fair review."
www.mpog.com/reviews/software/strategy/botf
- PC Gamer - Reviewed by: James Flynn, "The number of possible actions and combinations is awesome and they fit together superbly." [88%]
www.pcgamer.co.uk/games/gamefile_review_page.asp?item_id=1122
- Section 31 - Reviewed by: Kevin Knight, 34/50. "Micropose has done a good job making a turn-based strategy game adapted to Star Trek."
www.section31.com/botf_review.shtml
- Strategy Gaming - Reviewed by: A. Sage, 6.1/10. "Has to be taken for what it is. A Star Trek empire building game."
www.strategy-gaming.com/reviews/star_trek_birth_of_the_federation/index.shtml
- Strategy Planet - Reviewed by: Traigus, "Star Trek has a serious problem when it comes to its video game franchise. It seems to be cursed."
www.strategyplanet.com/content/reviews/botf
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