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Galactic Civilizations III

PC

2019

Quick resume

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Pros

  • deep strategic gameplay
  • extensive customization
  • engaging long-term progression
  • immersive sci-fi setting

Cons

  • limited narrative depth
  • multiplayer community can be small
  • some complexity may overwhelm new players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have significant freedom in strategy and empire management"

  • Competence
    4

    "Game rewards skillful strategy and mastery of complex mechanics"

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes competitive multiplayer and leaderboard features"

  • Continuation
    4

    "Engaging long-term gameplay with persistent empire progression"

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Supports cooperative multiplayer modes"

  • Creativity
    3

    "Allows customization of ships and civilizations"

  • Domination
    3

    "Players can exert control over others through conquest and diplomacy"

  • Escapism
    4

    "Provides immersive sci-fi setting for escapism"

  • Expectation
    Insufficient data
  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying different strategies and empire builds"

  • Exploration
    4

    "Exploring the galaxy is a core gameplay element"

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization options allow personal expression"

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Sci-fi fantasy setting with imaginative civilizations and technologies"

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Community and multiplayer interactions foster camaraderie"

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop strategic thinking and planning skills"

  • Health
    Insufficient data
  • Idle
    Insufficient data
  • Intimacy
    Insufficient data
  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead their civilizations and manage resources"

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong progression through technology, empire expansion, and upgrades"

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Offers relaxing strategic gameplay"

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visual and audio sci-fi experience"

  • Status
    2

    "Multiplayer rankings provide some status recognition"

  • Story
    2

    "Some narrative elements but focus is on strategy"

  • Strategy
    5

    "Core gameplay is deep strategic planning and problem solving"

  • Thrill
    2

    "Tactical battles provide moments of suspense"

  • Value
    4

    "Good value for time with extensive content"

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat is present but not graphic or central"

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid defeat and manage threats"

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Strategy

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