Galactic Civilizations II

[BlizzardGR]

I recently heard about this game and i have to say... wow! It seems it's going to be incredible! People are saying it's like civ in space only more innovating and with much better AI! It's just awesome!

I have started a new game in Civ4, planning to end it with a space race victory near the end of February (when GC2 comes out).But the game won't end there. Once i rule the earth guess what... it's time to take over the galaxy!

http://www.galciv2.com/Index.aspx

Check it out!

 

[conquer_dude]

That does look interesting.

 

[BlizzardGR]

Not just interesting. AMAZING!!!

 

[Haarbal]

i downloaded the galactic civilizations I demo (not a typo, just game no. 1), and i really liked it
when is galciv2 coming out?

 

[BlizzardGR]

On Feb 21. Just a couple of weeks left!

GC I was a good game but GC II is going to be sooooo much better in every aspect! I can't wait

Anyone who liked civ4 will love this one.

 

[Haarbal]

well, i noticed one thing. after quiting the demo (and after winning/losing the game at the year 2190) i see stuff like soldiers/tanks and stuff like that.
are there rts-like battles in the whole version (because i'm also wondering how to capture an enemy planet), that are left out of the demo? they already left out a lot of stuff.

 

[BlizzardGR]

There aren't any tactical battles in the game. You can only watch space battles if you want but you can't control them. They are actually pretty cool!
To conquer a planet you will have to invade with transport ships, which are full of troops. During the invasion you can watch the battle. It will be like this:


Space battles will look like this:


Believe me when i tell you that it's better this way. If you controlled the battles the game would lose it's empire managing focus.

I would suggest you search the forums and read the journals of the official site, so that you learn all the new (and old) features of the game.

PS:This game will have incredible AI!

 

[Kozmos]

Is that screen from the expansion?

 

[Urederra]

It is not a screen from galactic civilizations I, so It must be from Gal Civ II.

Gal Civ I, does not have close ups of space or planet fights, It just shows the 2D space grid and the ships fighting or a pop-up window (i think, haven't played in a long time) with the odds of winning the battle and taking over the planet, pretty much like the first pic, but less elaborated, without the planet surface grid.

Civ IV is a good game, but it was over-hyped before the release, this one could be the same, I will wait for the reviews, and if they are good, I will buy it.

 

[BlizzardGR]

No, the screenshots are from GC 2. As for the over-hype.... well, there isn't any. The game isn't over-hyped. Many don't even know it. Civ4 on the other hand is a well known game and therefore people had great expectations from it.

You just wait for the reviews and will see just how good the game is.
13 days to go...

 

[BlizzardGR]

Hey, check out those previews:

http://pc.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3147705&did=1

http://www.ugo.com/channels/games/features/galacticcivilizations2/default.asp

Convinced yet?

I know, i know... wait for the reviews....
The wait is painful...

 

[Global Nexus]

GalCivII is released on Tuesday! Finally. The next two days are going to be so much longer than the months-long wait and watch I've done thus far, though.

 

[BlizzardGR]

Fortunately, i got some work to do until then and i won't notice it that much! Time flys if you have your mind elsewere.

PS: Judging from your title i'm guessing you are a long-time fan of GC, right?

 

[Global Nexus]

Heh. Actually, the title comes from my own personal scifi series, but I've been a GC fan for a while. You might've seen something from Lucian Gyiira on the boards? That is I.

 

[BlizzardGR]

You mean the GC2 boards? If so i haven't noticed you cause i don't really pay much attention to all the nicknames. Now that you told me i'll keep an for you.

I go by the same nick there btw.

 

[BlizzardGR]

Anyone who has doubts about the game check the following two links. These are game examples created by the developers with the final version of GCII (which will be constantly updated for a long time after it's release through free online updates). I'm telling you, you will want this game BADLY when you read those:

http://www.galciv2.com/Journals.aspx?AID=101074

http://www.galciv2.com/Forums.aspx?ForumID=124&AID=101434#795018

Check them both out! Personally, my jaw dropped to the floor while i was reading the second one. This game ROCKS!

 

[conquer_dude]

I've heard of this game but I dont know what its about, could you like explain it?

 

[Global Nexus]

Galactic civilizations. Obviously.

Okay, seriously. The game is a 4X turn-based space strategy game and the sequel to the first Galactic Civilizations. In this sequel, you take command of one of ten "main races" [each with its own unique, natural abilities] or you can create your own from scratch and then try to colonize, conquer, and control the galaxy.

I'd really recommend checking out the site, though. It can do a better job of showing what the game is than I can.

 

[BlizzardGR]

Imagine it as CIV4 in space MINUS the bad aspects of CIV, such as the AI, PLUS some innovating features, such as ship design.

Check out the previews above and you'll get the idea. Then check out the game examples on my last post to see how a typical game can evolve.

Trust me, you will love it (especially if you are a turn-based strategy fan). It has everything that makes a great strategy game and it is a new and refreshing experience.

 

[Global Nexus]

For those of you waiting for reviews: http://www.pcgameworld.com/reviews/gamereview.php/id/889/

There's the first one. ^_^