Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

1999 video game

Video gamevideo gameQ372412

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: February 12, 1999
, March 16, 2000
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Platforms: Linux
, Microsoft Windows
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Genre: turn-based strategy video game
, hard science fiction video game
, 4X
Game mode: multiplayer video game
, single-player video game

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is a 4X video game, considered a spiritual sequel to the Civilization series. Set in a science fiction depiction of the 22nd century, the game begins as seven competing ideological factions land on the planet Chiron ("Planet") in the Alpha Centauri star system. As the game progresses, Planet's growing sentience becomes a formidable obstacle to the human colonists.

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Part of the series: Civilization
USK rating: USK 12
Website: firaxis.com/games/game_detail.php?gameid=7
Designed by: Brian Reynolds
Michael Ely
Bing Gordon
Director: Sid Meier
Composer: Jeff Briggs
Distribution format: optical disc
digital download
digital distribution
Country of origin: United States
Distributor: GOG.com
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Steam
Input device: computer keyboard
Language: English
Set in environment: fictional planet
Awards: Origins Award for Best Strategy Computer Game(1999)
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D.I.C.E. Award for Strategy Game of the Year(1998)
Latest version: 4.0
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Compatible with: Steam Deck has characteristic: playable
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Review score: ★★★★ review score by: Gen4 · platforms: PC game
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