• What kind of game is Battle for the Universe?
• What's new in Battle for the Universe?
• Over which networks can Battle for the Universe be played?
• How do I find an opponent against whom to play (over the Internet)?
• How do I register the game and what do I get?
• What's in store for the future?

What kind of game is Battle for the Universe?

Battle for the Universe (BftU) is a real-time Mac-only network game. BftU features arcade-style play, but requires strategy to win. That is, with real-time gameplay BftU is much more exciting than turn-based strategy games, yet has much more depth than a "shoot-em-up".

What's new in Battle for the Universe?

Improvements in Version 2.0

• MacOSX port
• help display (for newbies)
• re-rendered graphics in 1000s of colors
• new loadscreen plus some other redesigns
• translucency effect
• redesigned control panel

  Improvements in Version 1.1.1

• dramatically improved artificial intelligence (AI) for solo-play
• 3 different maps
• tag-along fighters
• fog-of-war
• cheats
• new artwork
• improved gameplay

Over which networks can Battle for the Universe be played?

Battle for the Universe uses Apple's NetSprocket technology and can be played over AppleTalk or TCP/IP on PowerMacs.

How do I find an opponent against whom to play (over the Internet)?

Support for BftU's built-in tracker has been discontinued for the time being as GameRanger has been proven to be a superior method of finding opponents. Direct TCP/IP connection via entering IP addresses is still maintained.

How do I register the game and what do I get?

Please see our Register section.

What's in store for the future?

A Fat Binary download plus other minor improvements, but for all intents and purposes, v2.0 is as robust as BftU will ever be. Enjoy!

If you have any other questions, please e-mail admin@mistysoftware.com.