Is this game still good?

Game » consists of 8 releases. First released on Jan 31, 1999

Compete as one of seven ideological factions vying for control of a distant planet in the Alpha Centauri star system while uncovering the secrets of the planet they inhabit.

Is this game still good?

#1 Posted by Jothel (844 posts) - 5 months, 9 days ago

This game is available on GOG.com for $2.99... is it worth it? Is this game still good? I'm kinda thinking of just getting it because it's so cheap but yeah, someone justify it to me please

#2 Posted by eroticfishcake (7745 posts) - 5 months, 9 days ago

@Jothel: It's not the greatest looking game now, even then it was pretty icky. That aside, I think it's one of the best strategy games ever made because of the atmosphere, story and gameplay. It still plays well since the interface is very well designed (right-mouse for a context menu) and the various factions give it a lot of replayablity not to mention that the game itself is very flexible when it comes to managing your empire. The core game is fine in itself but if you can pick up the expansion pack, Alien Crossfire, for cheap you should get that too.

#3 Posted by ThatFrood (3254 posts) - 5 months, 9 days ago

yes

#4 Posted by Jothel (844 posts) - 5 months, 9 days ago

@eroticfishcake said:

@Jothel: It's not the greatest looking game now, even then it was pretty icky. That aside, I think it's one of the best strategy games ever made because of the atmosphere, story and gameplay. It still plays well since the interface is very well designed (right-mouse for a context menu) and the various factions give it a lot of replayablity not to mention that the game itself is very flexible when it comes to managing your empire. The core game is fine in itself but if you can pick up the expansion pack, Alien Crossfire, for cheap you should get that too.

Thanks for the reply, think I'll pick it up then! cheers

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