Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™

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E (Everyone)
Mild Violence

About the game

Mankind begins its most monumental task – the colonization of space. A crew of internationally renowned scientists and security strategists, with wide-ranging convictions and diverse ethics, embarks on a mission that will change the world. One Planet. Seven unique factions. Which will you lead? Each faction has its own agenda, each leader a final goal. You must play to each strength and exploit each hidden weakness in your quest to rule the future.

Platforms

PC

Languages

English

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Developer

Firaxis Games

Release Date

Jan 31, 1999 - 6 PM UTC

System Requirements

Minimum

  • OS

    Windows XP or Vista

  • CPU

    1.8GHz Processor

  • RAM

    512MB RAM (1GB recommended)

  • Video

    3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)

  • Hard Drive

    2GB HDD

  • Peripherals

    Mouse, keyboard

  • Ati/Amd Compatibility Notice

    Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ requires graphic card drivers version 13.4 or older.

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