

Free-form ship movement is one of the features that has made Galactic Civilizations stand out from other space strategy games. To go along with the greater depth in the way civilizations are handled, the game’s galactic scale has been vastly increased. In 4X terms, it’s like dealing with Civs of Civs.” Now, every civilization is made up of hundreds of characters who have their own agendas.

“In previous versions, the computer AI meant other civilizations. “The focus in Galactic Civilizations IV is the player actually dealing with AI characters,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock. The new game, scheduled to go into early access later this Spring, aims to vastly increase the game’s scope and depth by introducing AI characters, star sectors, ministers, central control, a much bigger technology tree, and more. There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new - to encounter. Galactic Civilizations III is free over on the Epic Games Store until 4pm on Thursday the 28th of January.As the all-powerful leader of a spacefaring civilization, the player must seek out new star systems and discover the exciting potential of the subspace realm. Still, if you do end up liking the game, it's nice to know there are plenty more add-ons to sink your teeth into.

However, it's worth noting that you won't get any expansions with the free version. Over the years since launch Galactic Civilizations III has certainly received no shortage of expansions and mods. That said, it’s also a game with AI that remains interesting campaign after campaign, and that manages to communicate the complexity and majesty of interstellar government." It’s a game that rewards understanding of its deeper mechanics. "If you’re interested in the mathematics of its systems, or in creating an efficient empire of space-robots, GalCiv III may be ideal. Our Adam Smith (RPS in peace) gave it a hallowed RPS Recommended badge in his Galactic Civilizations III review. Galaxy Civilizations III has been out for quite a while now, but it still sounds like a solid experience for those who want a sci-fi 4X with plenty of lasting decisions to make.
