What Gamespot Users have to say about Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
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Rating:9.6
One of the best TBSs ever...
"Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri" is to "Civ 2", as the Gamespot review aptly states, a lot like "Starcraft" is to "Warcraft II". But if you look at the game people are playing so many years later, it isn't Warcraft II.... i... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8.7
Build your civilization.... on an alien planet!
Alpha Centuari feels and plays just like the old Civilization games, and if you loved those, you'll be sure to love this one too. I personally enjoyed this because it had that sci-fi touch to it and all those leaders th... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.2
Truley qouted hours pass like minutes a game for hardcore strategy fans.... an instant classic
The first time i ever played this game it was amazin i was drawn to the game because of what it offered and how it played out. The different factions is one of the most interestin thing ur allowed to customize your fdact... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8.3
Sid Meier, you are a genius...
Alpha Centauri is a perfect continuation for Sid Meier's Civ II and maybe even Civ III fans. The gist of Alpha Centauri is that earth has descended into chaos and the only way out is to send a rocket (The same rocket tha... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.3
Terrific, and a sign of things to come...
Alpha Centauri may have come out seven years ago now, but it's still more enjoyable and addicting than 95% of the strategy games that have been released since then. The game basically takes the formula from Civ II and... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:6.8
Just like the old phrase goes - you'll either love this game, or want to gouge your eyes out with rusty spoons.
Alpha Centauri is a simple premise - take the immensely popular Civilisation series, and set it in space. Simple sure fire way to make a good game? Lets see... You play a commander or leader (or whatever else you choo... Read Full Review
3 of 9 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8.6
Solid game. Fun and extremely addictive. Loads of replay. Expansion adds tons of new things. Outstanding overall.
Solid game. Fun and extremely addictive. Loads of replay. Expansion adds tons of new things. Outstanding overall. One of the few games I return to play again. Yes, its old, but that doesn't deplete it game value. Wish ... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.3
TO THE STARS AND BEYOND...
Originally I was a bit apprehensive about doing a review of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. I was afraid that some super hard core fans of Meier's original turn based strat, Civilization, were going to crucify me for missing... Read Full Review
5 of 5 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
BEST STRATEGY GAME EVER MADE !
Alpha Centauri is by far the best game ever made. It's fun and addicting. You can buy it for nine dollars at Wal-Mart and spend hours playing it. Yes you can complain and say it's graphics are bad but the game is nearly ... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
GOD of GAMES
This is the game that Sid Meier has been dreaming of all his life, well i am dreaming of. I played it and burned so much hours of fun and donuts that its the most number of hours that i was stuck to an inanimate object i... Read Full Review
5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
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