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Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science?

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 317 reviews
Released: 2016-09-09
Developer: tomeapp
Publisher: PLAYISM
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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