Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack

To be fair this DID work on one of my laptops. However I bought it because it did not work on another. I have the original SMAC, so I didn't need to purchase this. But I was told it would work on Windows 7 and the second laptop simply would not run the original SMAC. I thought this re-release would be different, though its not different than original SMAC with patches available online. When I told GOG about my trouble post-purchase, a refund was apparently impossible. Waste of 7 bucks.

Honestly, one of the single best strategy games to date. The one drawback that I could see turning people away is the dark scheme of the GUI. Other than that, perfect game, even for today.

One of the best PC games ever. Period. Probably one of the deepest story lines in PC gaming history to accompany some of the best gameplay ever devised. The possibilities with strategy are unrivaled. Don't feel like building a navy for that game ending invasion? Fine. Terraform a land bridge instead! Probably no other strategy game takes this much time to incorporate terrain, topography and climate into your strategy. Multiple paths to victory and deep diplomacy round out the perfect PC game that will still stand the test of time twenty years from now. This is the definitive 4X game.

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is a turn-based strategy game that is very similar to the Civilization series. SMAC, however, features many small nuances that set it apart, and, in my opinion, make it a better game. In SMAC, you can create custom units. The combat is somewhat more complex (and thereby more interesting). Short in-game video clips add tension to the game and lead me to question my decisions. As well, SMAC has a deep and well-written lore that urges me to progress to the next stage of the game. If you are a fan of turn-based strategy, this is a must buy.

The play is varied and interesting enough for all types of gamers. You can focus on war, economics, discovery and more. The back-story and cut scenes are epic. The voice over work may be the best I've ever heard. This game is a masterpiece.