Picking up where Civilization left off, Alpha Centauri puts the player in the role of a survivor on a damaged colonial ship that has just arrived at the titular planetary system. Sometimes called 'Civilization in Space', this game was truly ahead of its time, and introduced many of the concepts we now consider fundamental to the turn-based strategy genre.
With fantastic diplomacy, diverse AI, and deep game play, Alpha Centauri remains one of the most addictive and compelling examples of the genre.
The game is the better part of 13 years old now, and of course the graphics and audio have dated; but surprisingly the game play remains fresh, and as a result it is easy to lose yourself in the challenge and atmosphere.
Thanks to the great GOG.com packaging, the game is a breeze to get running. While some GOG.com customers have reported minor compatibility issues, we experienced none of these, and were able to get the game running without any fuss.
Alpha Centauri is a must play for turn-based strategy fans. Going beyond fond memories, the game play holds its own against even the most modern examples of the genre, and the compelling atmosphere more than balances the dated graphics. At only $5.99 on GOG.com, it is hard to pass up for even the most casual strategy fans.