Galactic Civilizations (Series)

Galactic Civilizations: Turn-Based Strategy Video Game Series

Turn-based strategy video game series developed by Stardock Systems, focusing on exploration and colonization in space, competing against rival civilizations to dominate the galaxy.

What is Galactic Civilizations (Series)?

Galactic Civilizations is a critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy video games developed by Stardock Systems and set in the distant future, where multiple alien civilizations are competing to colonize and dominate the galaxy.

In the games, the player takes control of one of these interstellar civilizations. Gameplay centers around exploration, research, diplomacy, cultural hegemony, political and military domination. Players must guide their civilization through colonizing solar systems and exploiting resources by building economic, civilian and military assets against competing civilizations in a randomly generated galaxy.

Throughout the massive turn-based campaigns, the player can design spaceships and starships, conduct espionage against rivals, negotiate trade deals and alliances, get involved in the internal politics of rival civilizations, and prepare to defend against inevitable galactic wars. Victory goes to the player who garners the most territory and influence.

There are three main games in the Galactic Civilizations series so far: Galactic Civilizations I, Galactic Civilizations II, and Galactic Civilizations III, along with various expansion packs that add new alien races and other features.

The series has garnered universal critical acclaim for its huge depth, customizability, engaging and addictive turn-based strategy gameplay, and the huge replay value from randomly generated campaigns. It has won many awards over the years and is considered one of the definitive strategy franchises in PC gaming.

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