Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack

Great CIV Tech game~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was one of the first civilization games and I beleive it is the best of them. I hope that one day they will redo this game .

Each year since its release, I find myself irresistibly drawn back to the captivating world of Chiron. Alpha Centauri, a masterpiece of strategy gaming from 1999, continues to captivate and challenge me in ways few other games can. Its intricate blend of political maneuvering, technological advancement, and philosophical exploration remains as fresh and relevant today as it was upon its initial release. The game's enduring appeal lies in its ability to foster unique and replayable experiences with every playthrough, encouraging players to experiment with different factions, ideologies, and strategies. Even amidst the ever-evolving landscape of modern strategy games, Alpha Centauri stands as a timeless testament to the power of innovative game design and compelling storytelling.

This is such a good game. DAMN THIS IS A GOOD GAME. This seriously has so many good turn-based strategy features to it you will be enjoying it non-stop for weeks to months without repeating anything you don't want to. You get to chose how much you automate and how much you micromanage. The scripts can break down and do some funky stuff, but largely makes your empire feel streamlined. Diplomacy is worthless, as usual for this genre. It's also kinda a weird story, what with 90's sci-fi mixed with some crazy transhumanist stuff. Still, so very playable all these years later. Get it now.

This game is the origin of so many mechanics that are now standard in 4x. It is one of the games that shaped how I look at the world. If you like 4x at all, if you like philosophy and/or science fiction, play this game.