Computer Games(not cgw) gives GC 4.5 stars/Editors Choice!
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"In a game about building a sprawling galactic empire, tough decisions add strategic depth and character-two qualities that Galactic Civilizations has in spades. Random events add flavor and force you to make strategic trade offs."
"The game doesn't reveal its hand all at once. It seduces you with its simplicity and trickles all of the good stuff out over time, makes each game a little bit different than the one before, keeps you coming back for more. From the moment you choose your political affiliation in the game setup screen, every choice you make has long-reaching consequences that require different strategies. There are mulitple paths to victory, and multiple ways to follow those paths, and an ever-changing set of obstacles along the way."
"Galactic Civilizations is filled with simple systems that interact in complex ways. This is what good strategy is all about"
"Galactic Civilizations is designed for the long haul--it gets better the more you play it. It's an understated, thoughtful game that is highly replayable and continually challenging-the sort of game that will still be on your hard drive when all the other games you are playing right now are gathering dust on your shelf. And really, what more could you ask for?"
Site is www.cgonline.com
"The game doesn't reveal its hand all at once. It seduces you with its simplicity and trickles all of the good stuff out over time, makes each game a little bit different than the one before, keeps you coming back for more. From the moment you choose your political affiliation in the game setup screen, every choice you make has long-reaching consequences that require different strategies. There are mulitple paths to victory, and multiple ways to follow those paths, and an ever-changing set of obstacles along the way."
"Galactic Civilizations is filled with simple systems that interact in complex ways. This is what good strategy is all about"
"Galactic Civilizations is designed for the long haul--it gets better the more you play it. It's an understated, thoughtful game that is highly replayable and continually challenging-the sort of game that will still be on your hard drive when all the other games you are playing right now are gathering dust on your shelf. And really, what more could you ask for?"
Site is www.cgonline.com