Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Release Date: February 10, 1999
Strategy, science fiction, economic, turn-based, sandbox, war strategy, Game Pass, EA Play, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
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Colonizing an alien planet, defeating its indigenous peoples and other contenders for power is a challenge for player Alpha Centauri, another game of legendary Sida Meier.
This title is, in a way, a continuation of the Civilization strategy-econimic games. It takes us to the Alpha Centauri planet, where the Sid Meier's Civilization II left off. Reaching the Alpha Centauri planet would end the events of Civilization II.
The gameplay is nearly identical to that known from Civilization, meaning: once again, we have to develop our nation by developing technology, economy, trade, army, and also take good political decisions. All takes place in a hostile environment of an alien planet, and all the options, including advancement and technology, are adjusted to the futuristic theme of the game.
- Another work of the legendary Sid Meier.
- Over 75 incredible technologies.
- Over 60 different building and numerous epochal structures.
- Possibility of designing own units – over 32 thousand possible configurations of different parts.
- The game has been awarded “Game of the Year” and “Strategy Game of the Year” awards many times over.
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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Age restrictions: none
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 200MHz, 32MB RAM
Game Expansions for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire
Expansion
Strategy
October 20, 1999
First extension to the turn-based strategy of Alpha Centauri signed with the name of Sida Meier. Alien Crossfire introduces a number of changes in the game, including seven new factions.