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Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition announced
Posted: 03.12.2011 19:38 by JonahFalcon Comments: 23
Stardock has announced a new bundle, Galactic Civilizations II Ultimate Edition, which will be released on Steam and GameStop's freshly acquired Impulse, and includes the original game as well as the Dark Avatar and Twilight of the Arnor expansions.

 
The bundle combines the latest improvements into a single package, including the campaigns from each game, while allowing players to design their own interstellar vessels from how they look, to weapons, shields and much more. Gamers can play in galaxies ranging in size from a dozen stars to many hundreds, while customizing their opponents by creating their own unique enemy civilizations. Players can also sabotage enemies by hiring secret agents to infiltrate behind rival territory. The game features unique technology trees for each of the 12 included civilizations, as well.

Stardock had recently announced that it would be bringing its games to Steam, whereas they were restricted to Impulse when Stardock was the sole owner of the digital distributor. GameStop's purchase of Impulse removed the conflict-of-interest barrier to releasing games on Steam.

Comments

By Chosen_One (SI Elite) on Dec 03, 2011
Chosen_One
Very good hardcore game.
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Dec 03, 2011
SirRoderick
This already exists...I have it on my harddrive?
By nocutius (SI Elite) on Dec 03, 2011
nocutius
I dont think this is new either, unless there's something more to it.
By JonahFalcon (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
JonahFalcon
It's debuting on Steam for the first time. Also, if you owned GalCiv, Steam recognizes that and puts it in your Steam games library automatically.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 04, 2011
herodotus
I'm afraid with both "SoaSE" and "SotS" I don't know that I can bring myself to playing another 4x spaced-based title. However I am aware of it's pedigree.
Convince me, guys:)
By JonahFalcon (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
JonahFalcon
GalCiv is very different than either. GalCiv is more about diplomacy and alliances. The AI is viciously intelligent. It's more of a traditional 4X game than either of those games as well.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 04, 2011
herodotus
Tempted, however I believe the Christmas sales, as they go on will empty my treasury.
Just made Rear Admiral in "STO"...wOOt!
By Chosen_One (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
Chosen_One
Gal Civ is more Master Of Orion style )
By bosnian_dragon (SI Core) on Dec 04, 2011
bosnian_dragon
Yeah Gal Civ is turn-based Civilization in Space :D As the title of the game says :) It reminds me of Civilization series, and that popular space mod for CivIV :)
By Kres (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
Kres
I never got into Gal Civ. Being a major fan of such games, makes me wonder. I've tried playing an older release and just didn't grew attached to it. Hm I may give it another shot.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 04, 2011
herodotus
Never got into "MOO", and when I played the first title on release I was less than impressed. Don't know about this now, though I've been waiting for ages for the bundle to be released at a decent price. 75% off might entice me.
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
SirRoderick
I can only recommend it as a solid turn-based title.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 04, 2011
herodotus
Busy playing "Panzer Corps" at present, and that will tie me up for a while. In addition I picked up "Greed Corp." from the Steam Sale - good little Indie Strat title.
I might just have to pick this one up, though being the Strategy whore that I am:)
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Dec 04, 2011
SirRoderick
There are worse things to be addicted to :P
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 04, 2011
herodotus
Yes....like...um....skyrimming!!!!
:)
By NeoAxL (I just got here) on Dec 05, 2011
NeoAxL
Yea I believe it's not new.. Now wishing for Galactic Civilizations III..!
By bosnian_dragon (SI Core) on Dec 05, 2011
bosnian_dragon
Hey Herodotus, I'm playing panzer corps as well. You might wanna check this custom made unit for Germans I made.
http://bosdragon.webs.com/apps/links/
By paelleon (SI Veteran Member) on Dec 05, 2011
paelleon
I never played Galactic Civilization serie too. I love 4X space games, the best I played so far is Space Empire 5, very good indeed, but the AI is somewhat... irregular. Some matches are easy enough with the AI cooperating, other times, it immediatly attacks you without provocation and without having a force strong enough to do the job.
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Dec 05, 2011
SirRoderick
Space Empire 5? I felt that was very dissapointing myself. Then again I didn't play very long, so maybe I did it injustice.
By Kres (SI Elite) on Dec 05, 2011
Kres
Space Empire 5 was bloody good! May reinstall that one again. Thanks for the reminder paelleon! Graphics are sucky but the gameplay I really liked.
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Dec 05, 2011
SirRoderick
Hmmm, well I think I have it buried here somewhere, might give it another go
By Kres (SI Elite) on Dec 05, 2011
Kres
I don't have a clue where is my. I'll probably need to buy it. But worried about seriously outdated graphics. They were outdated when it came out a bits. Today... Mhm
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Dec 06, 2011
herodotus
@bosnian
Thanks mate, I love the Stork. However the download link took me to a Sendspace (or something) site. Attempting to download and install your file came up as a viral alert on "S&D Spybot" as it prompts you to install rubbish taskbars and smilies (sweet.com).
As for 'GCII" - I'll wait for "SoaSE 2" I believe. "Civilisation"-in-space just doesn't grab me.

Ps. Folks, "Panzer Corps" is 50% off at the moment at Matrix Games and Slitherine Studios site ($19.99). Not apamming, but the game is worth twice that (which it normally is - duh).