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Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players interested in historical science who want to direct a researcher's work
- Fans of simulation games who enjoy experiments and collecting discoveries
- Players curious about 17th-century scientists and inventions who prefer a history-themed game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced action experience may find the research-and-discovery structure too measured.
- Those looking for a broad range of settings may find the focus on 17th-century European science narrow.
- Players seeking multiplayer play may not find a fit in this single-player-focused description.
Our take on PRINCIPIA: Master of Science
The page emphasizes historical learning and a wide roster of scientists, but the described play centers on choosing research topics, running experiments, and compiling an encyclopedia. Its learning angle is tied to that research loop rather than a separately described teaching format.
What is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?
Set in 17th-century Europe, this simulation lets players choose from 12 scientists from Isaac Newton’s era and pursue research.
The six topics are astronomy, physics, thermodynamics, biology, optics, and mathematics. Players select one or more topics, carry out experiments, make discoveries, and present findings to the Royal Society of Sciences. Rival scientists can also be belittled. Research contributes to an encyclopedia of inventions and sketches, including the pendulum clock, reflecting telescope, and enlarged views of a cork or flea.
The game follows actual history closely. It began as a game made for a software contest in 2000; the current version has updated systems, graphics, and sound, along with a final theme and order of merit. Its six songs were recorded by a string quartet.
How PRINCIPIA: Master of Science plays
- 01Twelve Scientists
- The available researchers include historical figures such as Newton, Huygens, and Leibniz.
- 02Six Research Topics
- Research can cover astronomy, physics, thermodynamics, biology, optics, and mathematics.
- 03Research Encyclopedia
- Discoveries add inventions and sketches, from clocks and telescopes to views of cork and fleas.
- 04Royal Society Submissions
- Players present their experimental findings to the Royal Society of Sciences.
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PRINCIPIA: Master of Science: platforms & release
Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science worth it?
It is worth it if: players interested in historical science who want to direct a researcher's work. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced action experience may find the research-and-discovery structure too measured.
Where can I download PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?
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What platforms is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on?
Windows and macOS.
