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Colonize planets

A very good game. You colonize planets, and govern them much like towns in Civilization. Ground battle is very simple, but space battles and the ship design are quite extensive. You research in many different fields, from force fields and bombs, to ship engines, and economic systems. Diplomacy with other races, from alliances and wars, to trade and science treaties, it is very in depth. This game has a lot to it, but it is simple to learn and very, very fun and addictive. A sure classic, 10/10, this and Master of Magic are 2 of the most creative and innovative games, and 2 of the best ever made. RIP Micropose
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What H.O.T.U. used to say about it:

The first SimTex that puts their name on the map is also arguably the best games Steve Barcia ever designed in his short career. This is *the* 4X space strategy game that has it all: solid AI, varied alien races that require different strategies to win, innovative combat and technology systems, intriguing espionage model, and much more. This game never leaves my hard drive since its first release, because of its immense replayablity and nearly inexhaustible strategic combinations. If you can play only one space strategy game, THIS is your best bet. Note: Pictures of ships needed to pass copy protection are included in the manual file below, thanks to Anym and Bateau :) You *cannot* crack the game, because the game will detect the alteration and automatically makes it impossible to win in later stages. Devious programming by SimTex ;)
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