This is without a shred of doubt the most complex and intelligent computer game yet to be written.
The geopolitics, the distinct faction rivalry, and the scenario itself (finding our new home in the stars at Centauri after the death of Earth) are all beyond the pale of most games that focus on violence and role playing within an esoteric scope. Alpha Centauri takes patience, concentration and time to play.
My favorite aspect of the game was the technological discoveries, the datalinks, project movies and the base improvements that lilt the player to take their actions seriously. Probably due to the quotes of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu and the character's created by the programmers. This is this very effective and enhanced by the High English accent's ability to give eloquence to words unlike the nasal voice I have as a dumb American.
I've never found a better computer game. I enjoyed Command and Conquer greatly for similar reasons and its unabashed realism when it comes to survival with limited resources. War and Politics, like the Civilization programs, is as it is and the emphasis is not artificial or cosmetic.
The geopolitics, the distinct faction rivalry, and the scenario itself (finding our new home in the stars at Centauri after the death of Earth) are all beyond the pale of most games that focus on violence and role playing within an esoteric scope. Alpha Centauri takes patience, concentration and time to play.
My favorite aspect of the game was the technological discoveries, the datalinks, project movies and the base improvements that lilt the player to take their actions seriously. Probably due to the quotes of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu and the character's created by the programmers. This is this very effective and enhanced by the High English accent's ability to give eloquence to words unlike the nasal voice I have as a dumb American.
I've never found a better computer game. I enjoyed Command and Conquer greatly for similar reasons and its unabashed realism when it comes to survival with limited resources. War and Politics, like the Civilization programs, is as it is and the emphasis is not artificial or cosmetic.