Call me nostalgic, call me strange, this is still the best Civ-ish game in existence. Once upon a time hard copies of this game were almost impossible to find; the expansion, Alien Crossfire, was rarer than hen's teeth and often widly overpriced. And for good reason. This is still my favourite 4X game. Not my favourite fond memory, my favourite to boot up and play right now in 2018. The gameplay is detailed and addictive, strategic options are beyond any newer Civ-style game, and, most miraculous of all, the story is actually fascinating, deep, and smart.
