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Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe

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Game Info

Publisher: Kalypso Media

Developer: Stardock

Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: September 26, 2008

Summary

The battle for galactic supremacy continues in Endless Universe, a stand-alone add-on for the acclaimed strategy game Galactic Civilizations II. A stand-alone version, it requires no additional purchase and also includes the two previously released add-ons: Dark Avatar and Twilight Of the Arnor. Thanks to Dark Avatar the different races now have multiple characteristics which adds variety and fun during the game. Now, the races range from super-diplomatist to super-destroyer. Also, Dark Avatar provides the planets with environmental conditions. Thus, the player needs to decide whether he wants to invest into research and development or leave the planet to a hostile player. Furthermore, Dark Avatar presents new scenes, new challenges, asteroids which can be used as mines, new races, and a new version of the spy system. Further differences in characteristics between the races are provided by Twilight of the Arnor. Here, the player can experience new features, starting with individual developments to race-specific weapons, skills and buildings. In addition, there are sensational improvements to the planets, many new star ships, a much bigger galaxy, and a new soundtrack! On top of that, Twilight of the Arnor includes editors for the planets, scenario, and technological development. [Kalypso]

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GAMES: Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor

Also On The Web: Official Website

What The Critics Said

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PC Zone UK

Buy GCII, and you may never need another strategy game ever again. [Dec 2008, p.64]

AceGamez

The lack of truly stellar presentation isn't a big deal though, as you won't be playing Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe for its aesthetic qualities, you'll play for the engrossing gameplay.

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VideoGamer

Endless Universe is a terrific package, offering a staggering amount of gameplay for the price, and even after two years from its original release, Galactic Civilizations II has lost none of its charm, depth or playability.

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Total PC Gaming

Impressive in size, but the lack of multiplayer might turn some strategists off. [Issue#14, p.60]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

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