lundi 21 avril 2014

Space Case: Galactic Civilizations III is a 4X Work in Progress

When you launch into the Galactic Civilizations III alpha, you get a disclaimer imploring you to “please be aware that the game isn't actually, well, fun yet.” Stardock isn't kidding with this statement: GalCiv III is truly in alpha state right now, and it's more a preview of coming attractions than any kind of functional strategy game. Anyone considering paying for Early Access to this alpha should set aside any illusions that they will actually be playing the game. GalCiv III will eventually be a 4X space strategy game. Its alpha is a 3X, at best.


The current build of the game lacks three huge features that haven't been implemented yet, and without them, it's hard to say just how well GalCiv III will end up coming together. First, the AI is non-responsive, and there is no diplomacy system to foster interaction anyway. They will occasionally build ships (more by happenstance than design) and they're quite eager to colonize every planet under every sun. But there's nothing you can do with them except conquer them, and that will prove very, very easy.


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