When comparing Freeciv vs The Ur-Quan Masters, the Slant community recommends The Ur-Quan Masters for most people. In the question“What are the best open-source games?” The Ur-Quan Masters is ranked 14th while Freeciv is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose The Ur-Quan Masters is:
Many species to meet and learn of, each with their own personality, history and goals. Could they help you? That is for you to find out.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Excellent depth
In Freeciv you have to take into consideration terrain, resources, cities, economy, units, combat, diplomacy, governments, technology, wonders and many other things both for your and all competing civilizations.
Pro Intelligent AI
Even on lowest difficulty, Artificial Intelligence of Freeciv will give you a run for your money.
Pro Great story
Many species to meet and learn of, each with their own personality, history and goals. Could they help you? That is for you to find out.
Pro A vast universe to explore
With hundreds of stars, each with many planets, some of them with a surface that can be landed on, some of those harboring life, some of which is even intelligent, there are always places to visit and "people" to talk to.
Cons
Con Modeled after aging game
Freeciv is designed as an open source version of Civ 2, which is quite an old game at this point. This means that many of the mechanics now found in the more modern Civ releases are not to be found here. It also means the graphics are quite dated looking.