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]

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."

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]

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."

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]

Reviewed by: Spock, "Captain, I find these new command consoles perplexing." [C+]

Reviewed by: Chris Fuller, "There's no story line to BotF, your mission is simple, rule the universe." [4/5]

Reviewed by: Derek Meyer, "Provides a fresh update to a classic strategy game." [4/5]

Reviewed by: Elliott Chin, "Anyone who has played Master of Orion will find Birth of the Federation very familiar." [7.9/10]

Previewed by: Trent C. Ward, "We take a deeper look at what Microprose's new strategy jaunt has to offer."

Reviewed by: Trent C. Ward, "It's no wonder that no man has gone there before." [5.5/10]

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"

Reviewed by: A. Sage, 6.1/10. "Has to be taken for what it is. A Star Trek empire building game."

Reviewed by: Traigus, "Star Trek has a serious problem when it comes to its video game franchise. It seems to be cursed."

Reviewed by: Adam Swiderski, score 3/5 stars. "Star Trek devotees who also enjoy turn-based strategy games will find BotF temporarily interesting, if not amazing."