Critics praised its science fiction storyline (comparing the plot to works by Stanley Kubrick, Frank Herbert, Arthur C.
The game received wide critical acclaim, being compared favorably to Civilization II.
Alien Crossfire introduces five new human and two non-human factions, as well as additional technologies, facilities, secret projects, native life, unit abilities, and a victory condition. The following year, Aspyr Media ported both titles to Classic Mac OS while Loki Software ported them to Linux.Īlpha Centauri features improvements on Civilization II 's game engine, including simultaneous multiplay, social engineering, climate, customizable units, alien native life, additional diplomatic and spy options, additional ways to win, and greater mod-ability. Electronic Arts released both Alpha Centauri and its expansion, Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire, in 1999.
Sid Meier, designer of Civilization, and Brian Reynolds, designer of Civilization II, developed Alpha Centauri after they left MicroProse to join the newly created developer Firaxis Games.
