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Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years
Amazon Minimum Age: 60 months
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Loki Entertainment Software
EAN: 0689524831637
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Loki Entertainment Software
Manufacturer: Loki Entertainment Software
Model: 112222
Platform: Linux
Publisher: Loki Entertainment Software
Release Date: April 27, 2001
Sales Rank: 29612
Studio: Loki Entertainment Software
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
Ever wonder what happened to the explorers launched into space at the end of Civilization 2? This game has the answer: they landed on a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri, and quickly divided into feuding factions, each bent on reshaping the new world according to their particular philosophy or culture. But the human colonists are not alone. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack bundles together the full version of Alpha Centauri with its official expansion pack, Alien Crossfire.
Alpha Centauri employs the same basic game play, rules, and concept as Civilization 2, 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 may result in trying to manage a massive but obsolete war machine or a rebellious population.
Within the game, you can now automate tasks that--in the earlier game--were repetitive and dull. The factions also have a better mix of leaders; three of the seven factions are headed by women. The computer AI for the other groups does a good job of making decisions in accordance with each faction's particular philosophy and world view, and will often surprise a human player with an offer of strategic alliance or a sudden double-cross.
Alien Crossfire, the official add-on pack for Alpha Centauri, expands on the original game by adding seven factions, new facilities, additional secret projects, and new branches to the elaborate technology tree. The pack also provides new enhancements to Alpha Centauri, including play-by-e-mail multiplayer mode, hot-seat multiplayer mode, and numerous tweaks to the interface and unit properties. Alien Crossfire's new factions include cyborgs, drones, pirates, and two sets of alien societies. Factions are balanced by a set of predetermined statistics and characteristics, such as bonuses for particular government and production styles.
This easy-to-learn and thoroughly absorbing game takes the best features of the classic Civ 2 and sets them in a brave new world. The addition of Alien Crossfire's expanded features, missions, and multiplayer capabilities ensures that players will be exploring the fascinating world of Alpha Centauri for a long time.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Planetary Pack combines the highly rated Alpha Centauri and its official expansion pack, Alien Crossfire. As a bonus, each package includes a free Prima strategy guide. With Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack, legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling game play yet. Explore the alien planet and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover new technologies and build dozens of bases as you spread your futuristic empire across the alien planet you now call home. Trade technology, wealth, or information with neighboring civilizations or new alien inhabitants to strengthen your empire--but war may be a quicker means to an end.
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating: - Alien Crossfire
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire is the best strategy game I have played in a long time. A boost even from the simpler Civilization II and other programs in that series, it is fantastic to play and a lot of fun. I reccomend the Pirates to play. Hint: Use global warming to your advantage!
Rating: - Best Computer Game I've Played
Where can I begin with this game? For any Sci-fi fan, this game is for you. I picked up a copy of Alpha Centauri from one of my friends. And I instantly got hocked on it. The whole concept of this game is wonderful.Earth life is threatned so the UN sent the game charcters up into whole newsolar system (which I read you can see from earth) to start a new life. Butwhen the spaceship lost connection to earth and the captain was killed,panic broke out. You start a new game crash landing on Planet. ... Read More
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