I have this AND Emperor of the Fading Suns, both are at the pinnacle of strategy gaming as far as I am concerned. Alpha Centauri had a much bigger budget, so is more 'approachable' but Empire of the Fading Suns is just as deep albeit with a longer learning curve. Both can give you 100's hours of gameplay...! Empire was released by Segasoft and developed by Holistic, it was released in 1996 and was based on a board game so has a very rich gameworld. Hope this helps.
@Canaris3 He is just a huge fan of a game without equipment. I would rather have true fan videos like this than polished videos from people that aren't fans and go into 1/100th the detail!
SMAC is a great great game, but i don't play anymore because it's too hard to find people to play with online. I only like multiplayer games nowadays.
I bought it for 5 GBP. Its so confusing and badly explained. I hardly know how to work it! I see all these 'brilliant' videos of it but not a single 1 that tells me step by step how to play it. If somebody could direct me to a website that helps with the basics i'd be grateful/.
dude iam from india i know its diffcult to get full free alpha game but i got a demo from the main website but its a problem it has only 100 turns limit and 10 base limit . i searched alot to get afix .but iam unsecessful if u can help me please give me a fix
Yeah, I agree, Starcraft is simply the best strategy game ever created.
However, even when it comes to turn-based strategy, I hold Civ 2 far better than SMAC. Some balancing of some wonders and units and it would be close to perfect...
Come to think about it, I would even hold HoMM 3 higher than SMAC...
Oh yeah, SMAC. Always was and always will be a great game. When I seen the title of your video, I figured it would have been one of Sid Meier's jewels. My best strategy game ever would have to go to CIV4 but the two games are different in there own ways. I still would enjoy SMAC as well. I wonder how SMAC runs on Vista, I have to give that a try. Good video! I hope it reminds people of what makes a excellent game.
I don't know I could say it is my favorite game ever but it is the only game that I've been playing for 12 years ; I always come back to this masterpiece.
It bothers me very much that there are no current plans for a sequel - a sequel would be more than amazing.
Even better than CIV IV! Still play it today while I already sold my CIV IV copy. I can only recommend this to anybody interested in a good strategy game. Try to get it. It is really sad that this series is currently not continued.
I have not seen Your entire video, but I certainly agree with You: AC is one of the finest games ever made. Coming from the 1990s computer games world, I do agree that nowaways it is more important to have good visuals than a excellent gaming concept. AC is one of the exceptions to that rule.
One of the best games ever made. I still play it. Who played this game for a few minutes please keep your mouth shut 'cause u don't know what u're talking about.
is anyone else in a trance after this video?
n8style 7 months ago
the best strategy game is Medival 2 Total War
whitenigga783 8 months ago
I have this AND Emperor of the Fading Suns, both are at the pinnacle of strategy gaming as far as I am concerned. Alpha Centauri had a much bigger budget, so is more 'approachable' but Empire of the Fading Suns is just as deep albeit with a longer learning curve. Both can give you 100's hours of gameplay...! Empire was released by Segasoft and developed by Holistic, it was released in 1996 and was based on a board game so has a very rich gameworld. Hope this helps.
HardWarUK 1 year ago
ever heard of FRAPS ?? cmon dude :/
Canaris3 1 year ago
@Canaris3 He is just a huge fan of a game without equipment. I would rather have true fan videos like this than polished videos from people that aren't fans and go into 1/100th the detail!
HardWarUK 1 year ago
too complicated xD
FixerNK 1 year ago
I think Europa Universalis is better :D
zmaj54 1 year ago
Agreed' Amazing Game!
BronsonJohnElliott 1 year ago
COH????
Heymakarera 2 years ago
I agree with you,it is wonderful game
0999001 2 years ago
SMAC is a great great game, but i don't play anymore because it's too hard to find people to play with online. I only like multiplayer games nowadays.
MicrowaveWalrus 2 years ago
I think we must be in alien crossfire, Who are playing the game for real I wonder
StineControl 2 years ago
I bought it for 5 GBP. Its so confusing and badly explained. I hardly know how to work it! I see all these 'brilliant' videos of it but not a single 1 that tells me step by step how to play it. If somebody could direct me to a website that helps with the basics i'd be grateful/.
millball 2 years ago
dude iam from india i know its diffcult to get full free alpha game but i got a demo from the main website but its a problem it has only 100 turns limit and 10 base limit . i searched alot to get afix .but iam unsecessful if u can help me please give me a fix
karansena 2 years ago
nope sry starcraft is better
unknownidiot44 2 years ago
Yeah, I agree, Starcraft is simply the best strategy game ever created.
However, even when it comes to turn-based strategy, I hold Civ 2 far better than SMAC. Some balancing of some wonders and units and it would be close to perfect...
Come to think about it, I would even hold HoMM 3 higher than SMAC...
xxxx85 2 years ago
Oh yeah, SMAC. Always was and always will be a great game. When I seen the title of your video, I figured it would have been one of Sid Meier's jewels. My best strategy game ever would have to go to CIV4 but the two games are different in there own ways. I still would enjoy SMAC as well. I wonder how SMAC runs on Vista, I have to give that a try. Good video! I hope it reminds people of what makes a excellent game.
warspite2 2 years ago
dude..i got an idea for a strategy game... cirque du freak! one sides vampaneze and other is vampires ye?
kinger3346 2 years ago
I don't know I could say it is my favorite game ever but it is the only game that I've been playing for 12 years ; I always come back to this masterpiece.
It bothers me very much that there are no current plans for a sequel - a sequel would be more than amazing.
complacentnation 2 years ago
Even better than CIV IV! Still play it today while I already sold my CIV IV copy. I can only recommend this to anybody interested in a good strategy game. Try to get it. It is really sad that this series is currently not continued.
TTiger75 2 years ago 3
I agree! SMAC is my most favorite game ever.
jonloovox 2 years ago 5
you better check out old classic 'Emperor of the fading suns". graphics not so cool, but the gameplay is just awesome
HiddenObjectGames 2 years ago
Wikipedia entry about it seems interesting.
Where can I get Fading Suns?
skavotajs5 2 years ago
Just google Emperor of The Fading Suns and you'll see many results where it can be downloaded
HiddenObjectGames 2 years ago
thanks for posting this. can't wait to play it.
lvlarix 2 years ago 2
warcraft 3 rpg (look it up must have!!!!!)
zanef007 2 years ago
Oops, I typoed Meier
Pwnzistor 2 years ago
Best strategy game? Easy, Master of Magic. AC is pretty cool though, Sid Myers is definitely one of my favorite game designers.
Pwnzistor 2 years ago
University of Planet FTW!
AgentNick42 2 years ago
I have not seen Your entire video, but I certainly agree with You: AC is one of the finest games ever made. Coming from the 1990s computer games world, I do agree that nowaways it is more important to have good visuals than a excellent gaming concept. AC is one of the exceptions to that rule.
pioja6 3 years ago 8
This game is a must-have in my ASUS. Combines deep gameplay with high replayability, a hooking story, etc...
Zardozthedestroyer 3 years ago
this game isent so fun... it was at the start but after 5h of playing it there was nothing to do, same thing over and over again
gamemasterdakii 3 years ago
the expansion game is so expensive now. i wish i could get it. but i don't know where to get it at a good price.
DBZAndroidman 3 years ago
This game kicked so much ass. It even had a plot you could care about. Oh, and Zakharov ftw.
HRCSJSUAMMAS 3 years ago 2
One of the best games ever made. I still play it. Who played this game for a few minutes please keep your mouth shut 'cause u don't know what u're talking about.
victorianum 3 years ago 2
ta hudba je původní?
leclerk85 3 years ago
This is my favorite game of all time! I still play it now!
slayerd81 3 years ago 4
This comment has received too many negative votes show
BORING
Pokehutch 3 years ago
This was an excellent game for its time now it has been outdone with Beyond the Sword but still exists in BTS in the mod Planetfall.
MaritimeEagle06 3 years ago
that game sucks!!!!!1
norwaycook 3 years ago