Alpha Centauri for Windows

Alpha Centauri for Windows

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  • ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)
  • Genre: Strategy
  • Platform: Windows
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Alpha Centauri for Windows

Ever wonder what happened to the explorers launched into space at the end of Civilization II ? This game has the answer: they landed on a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri and quickly divided into feuding factions, each bent on molding the new world according to the group's particular philosophy or culture. But the human colonists are not alone. Alpha Centauri employs the same basic gameplay, rules, and concepts as Civilization II , but features enhanced diplomacy and a new, slicker interface. Players begin by assuming leadership of one of seven colony factions, establishing a base on the unexplored world. Conquering territory, developing technology, expanding the faction's population, and dealing with native life forms are critical priorities that must be correctly balanced for survival. If a faction's military output is low, it may be vulnerable to attacks by others or by dangerous mind worms that roam the landscape. On the other hand, building war machines at the expense of scientific research

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Shooting for the Stars

bymarrone Dec 1, 2000
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Pros Extremely versatile, repeatable game play
Cons High learning curve, bland graphics
Recommended it? Yes

Alpha Centauri is the sequel to Sid Meier's Civilization II. The original does not have to be played to enjoy this game, but it makes learning the game a bit easier, since there are many similarities.

Premise: a ship blasts off from Earth heading towards Alpha Centauri (from the end of... Read full review »

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An experiment that turned out well

byNetDanzr Aug 15, 2001
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Pros New aspects enhance the depth of strategy, differences in factions improve the replay...
Cons A few aspects make the game more confusing; long turns.
Recommended it? Yes

With the event of the official launch of the Civilization 3 Web site (www.civ3.com), I decided to take on one of the most interesting games of the recent years. Alpha Centauri was supposed to be the next step in the Civilization evolutionary ladder. While highly playable and quite unique, it has... Read full review »

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The Planetmind Will Speak to You

byasafono Apr 11, 2005
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Pros Addictive, immersive, balanced, diverse factions, unit design.
Cons Addictive, computer factions not too smart or aggressive, some clunky interfaces,...
Recommended it? Yes

Background

Alpha Centauri is Turn-Based Strategy (TBS) game written in the late 1990s at Firaxis, the company Sid Meier and his team founded after leaving Microprose, where they developed Civilization, Civilization II and other popular games.

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Product Details and Features

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MPN 12201

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ESRB Rating E - (Everyone)
Genre Strategy
Platform Windows

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Distribution Media CD-ROM

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Product ID 20519620
UPC 014633120233

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