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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri cover

Game Information

Original Release Date: February 12, 1999

Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Involved Companies: Electronic Arts, Firaxis Games, Aspyr Media, Loki Software

Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Summary: Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling gameplay yet. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover over 75 extraordinary technologies. Build over 60 base upgrades and large scales secret projects for your empire. Conquer your enemies with a war machine that you design from over 32,000 possible unit types.

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This work is part of CSCI E-114, Web Application Development with Jamstack, Harvard Extension School. All video game data was obtained from The Internet Game Database (IGDB).