What Gamespot Users have to say about Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
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Rating:9.5
I'll just do this bit then have a cuppa...suddenly, it's 6 a.m the following Tuesday and you forgot all about work...
The most addictive game I have ever played. Put simply, if there is a more addictive game, Sid Meier probably wrte it. Following in the footsteps of it's mighty big brother, Civilization, Alpha Centauri stomps all over a... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8.5
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This is a good game. The graphics don't measure up to games like Civlisation III but to be honest, once you get engroused in the game it doesn't really matter. There are a couple of different factions which all have diff... Read Full Review
2 of 4 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.5
Refound, and loved just as much as ever.
After playing this game once at the age of ten, i didnt pick it up again until a few days ago. Well, that was quite possibly the worst decision I've ever made. not because the game is bad, you must understand, but becau... Read Full Review
4 of 4 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
Very good game alas the owners have not made it available for digital download for new fans
One of hte classic games of all time as far as the planet advanced future turn based strategy goes but ..... u can only find it on amazon for $200 bucks a pop for the original cd. For those wanting to get it certain i... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
This is the game every science fiction geek like me dreamed of in the sixties. Despite the lack of orbital and interp
This is the game every science fiction geek like me dreamed of playing Avalon Hill games in the sixties. Despite the lack of orbital and interplanetary battle, it holds up better than the competition on almost every lev... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8
Fan of Civilization says: Good game, but needs improvement.
Overall, this game is fun. Any followers of Sid Meiler will pick this game up and instantly know what's what. It's got the same concepts that make Civilization fun: Conquer, Diplomacy, Espionage, Expand, Research, Trade,... Read Full Review
0 of 5 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.5
And here it is, my favourite game of all time.
Alpha Centauri is a stunningly good game, it's a sci-fi turn based strategy (the first of many refreshing changes to the civilization formula) game very similar to the civilization series, only much better- even more so ... Read Full Review
6 of 6 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.5
I sure do miss playing this one.
I loved this game. I always picked the race of men to be in the game. I hated the red headed religious lady and the nature Gai people. It was my first experience though with strategy based games. I loved positioning ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
A masterful aesthetic, like a Kubrick film, elevates this game above both its rivals and predecessors. Wonderous!
Alpha Centauri dominates the competition and marks out the stakes for engaging, civilization building. Here's why... 1. Cultural Philosophy is embodied in the different factions. Ridded of the heavy baggage accompan... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
Most time playing a game ever. Amazingness.
This game is probably my all around favorite game of all time. I put in more hours into Alpha Centauri than any other game. I beat FFX 2 times putting in over 100 hours both times, I have played both EQ and WoW, and ov... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
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