Galactic Civilizations 2: Dread Lords

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Updated graphics bring the franchise in line with the other games in the genre; AI is adept in all facets of gameplay making for a truly challenging experience; Incredibly deep gameplay; Designing your own ships is just plain cool.

Cons:

No Multiplayer component.

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Last revision on April 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Updated graphics bring the franchise in line with the other games in the genre; AI is adept in all facets of gameplay making for a truly challenging experience; Incredibly deep gameplay; Designing your own ships is just plain cool

Expert reviews and ratings

Kylie Sudukas8.8The year is 2225. The reckless humans have joined the other galactic powers who now race for control and domination in the galaxy. The evil Drengin Empire has plans to wipe out the humans and their allies but as they will all...

By ImpulseGamer on July 01, 2006

If you are into strategy games then Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords is right up your alley. Vast customization and randomization features ensure that you’re not going to get the same game twice. It is the definition of value in gaming as...

By Game Chronicles Magazine on June 23, 2006

Stardock Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate (4x). This is what Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords is all about; a turn-based science fiction galaxy conquest game in the style of the great classic franchise, Master of Orion. Since buying...

By Gameplay Monthly on May 15, 2006

There’s an entire universe waiting to be explored in Galactic Civilizations II. Released by Stardock Entertainment, this new entry in the turn-based strategy genre has many interesting features and a host of solid concepts to build on. The basics...

By GameZone on March 06, 2006

Spec: Strategy, 1 Player, Everyone 10 and older By cnet on March 03, 2006

A great strategy title proving that solid gameplay and a little innovation can go a long, long...

By GWN on February 20, 2006

A Cheapskate Game Review The first thing a serious strategy gamer notices about “Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords” ($20) is the sheer wealth of options when creating a new game. Not just which ‘civ’ you want and how big the...

By Icrontic on July 30, 2007