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this game rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is by far the most addictive and fun game that I have ever played, and now I can't wait for civilization 3.

I'm addicted.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Yes, I freely admit it, I am addicted to Alpha Centauri. Even when my life is busy, I still put in a few rounds of a game. It isn't just the game engine, the great graphics, the easy interface. It is the expression of a possible future that draws you in. Incredibly well thought out scenario(s). I love the game play. With Civ III out I am hoping there will be an Alpha Centauri II.

A Good Buy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I would give this game 5 stars except there is an annoying bug where when you try to move some of your units by dragging the mouse to the destination, and in the middle of this the status display changes, then the unit won't move and you have to start over. Since the status display is always changing this happens quite a bit.

I can't really add much to the reviews that have already been posted but if you like sci-fi and civilization type games or want to try something different you could hardly go wrong with this game.

The game isn't for those who want to finish something in one sitting. But when you finally finish a game it is very satisfying, even moreso if you have decided to transcend.

At times the AI can be particularly challenging, while at other times it can be ridiculously easy to conquer. This is particularly true when you can get a base close to their territory and launch air attacks.

The diplomacy the game offers is pretty well rounded, but not totally satisfying.

I haven't had the chance of playing with other people but that is also an option.

One of the best games ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although SMAC isn't for those with short attention spans, it is a spectacular game. There are 7 different factions, so well balanced that any of them can win by exploiting their respective advantages. Furthermore, you need not win through conquest. There are 5 different ways to win.

This game is a truly brilliant turn based strategy game. Every fan of strategy games should own this.

A Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is just a great game. I don't know what else to say. For it's quality (...), I'm suprised it isn't one of the most popular PC games ever.

Conquor

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: July 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Well im not exactly sure why it takes these other people so long to beat this game. It has alott to do with your character, and the way you set your objectives. I often fight from the begening from start to end large map by myself on normal i can beat this game in under 4 hours with the remaning forces on the earth uniting behind me.

One of the worst games yet!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 11
Date: April 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I wish there was a -1 to rate it. This game is the worst game I have ever played in my life! You may think it's not all that bad, but once you actually get into this game, and have lots of units to control, it becomes very boring, and time consuming. You have to watch Every Single unit on the entire screen move its little squares. I have got to give them credit for making the game, but they needed to spend just a little more time on it! To tell you the truth, I wouldn't have even wanted this game if I got it for free based on my experiance.

Its ok

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 13
Date: April 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is complex its not even fun to find out all the options. What is anoying is that when u in middle of the game u have so many units and u have to give a command to every single one of them, yes u can automize them but that will do no good to ur military units. Some times if ur lucky the gamefun will be 3 stars but most of the levels i played turnd out to be boring either i lost fast or it was 2 easy. Also sometimes when the game is over anyways and one of the leaders has clearly won, the game still goes on for an hour. Dont forget the game is more then 3 years old get something better for ur money for example:"Warlords Battlecry" or "Cossaks European Wars". I dont recommend this game though its not catastrophic either!

Too Bad!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 18
Date: May 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game looked really good for the price, but IT DIDNT WORK! I changed my PC but still having problems with TERRAN or whatever that is. Maybe I'll try it again

Civ in Space (follow the ship you launched in Civ 1)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: September 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Great game, if you like Civilization. It basically picks up with the colony ship you launched in Civilization, as it arrives at Alpha Centauri.

The best part about the game is the movies that play whenever you build a Wonder of the World. They're entertaining and even a bit educational.

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