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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

2006 79 / 100 Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Galactic Civilizations II (GalCiv II) is a 4X Grand strategy game set in the 23rd century, when multiple alien civilizations scramble to conquer the galaxy, planet by planet, by force, diplomacy, influence (culture), or technology. GalCiv II focuses on the single player experience that consists of a Campaign mode and a "Sandbox" mode, and omits multi-player. The game is notable for its artificial intelligence, which Show full summary

Galactic Civilizations II (GalCiv II) is a 4X Grand strategy game set in the 23rd century, when multiple alien civilizations scramble to conquer the galaxy, planet by planet, by force, diplomacy, influence (culture), or technology. GalCiv II focuses on the single player experience that consists of a Campaign mode and a "Sandbox" mode, and omits multi-player. The game is notable for its artificial intelligence, which is challenging without being given resources and abilities not available to the player, as is common in the majority of strategy games.

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Story & context

In the 23rd century the known galaxy is at war. The Terran Alliance and their coalition are fighting a desperate interstellar war with the evil Drengin Empire and their ruthless allies. Behind the scenes, the precursor civilization called the Dread Lords pulls the strings on both sides. As leader of a galactic civilization, it is up to you to ensure the triumph of your civilization.

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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords: release, platforms, and facts

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Stardock
Publisher
Stardock, Paradox Interactive
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Feb 21, 2006
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Mar 03, 2006
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Mar 23, 2006

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