Is GalCiv II any good?

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Hello everyone. I've done some reading on various sites, and after all that, I thought it best to come to the Sins forums, rather than any forum dedicated to Galciv players to get a perhaps more realistic opinion on whether or not it is worth it to get Galciv II.

I guess I'm looking for a list of ups and down and opinions on Galciv II. I've read there is no multiplayer, and I've seen what I think to be three separate expansion packs for the game. Are they worth it? Do they add anything worthwhile? And is there a bundled edition that anyone knows of?

I'm a Civ4 fanatic, as well as an old MOO2 fanatic, and heard its a great game to get into if you're into those games. Look forward to reading your input.

- mafut 

P.S. - not interested in playing the demo.
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
You are going to find a lot of GalCiv players on this forum.

Yes, it is a great game; it is easily one of the best games I have ever played, and would be well worth your time and money to pick up. It embodies the spirit of "one more turn", leaving you with many hours of lost sleep. The Game of the Year Edition is only $20, and is a bundle of the original game and the second expansion. If you are in Europe, check out the Expanding Universe bundle.

There is a demo available for it, but I don't know if there are any that incorporate the added features and game play options that came in the expansions. I also suggest you check out this review/AAR, which though slightly inaccurate, is one of the best examples of how much fun the game can be (and is a hilarious article in it's own right).

If you are still reading this than stop right now and buy the game.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
Yes, I figured a lot of people in this forum were GalCiv players. Thanks for the tips and the link to the review, Feud. I hope to go pick up GalCiv II shortly.
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
I'm a Civ4 fanatic, as well as an old MOO2 fanatic, and heard its a great game to get into if you're into those games. Look forward to reading your input.
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What are you waiting for? You should be installing GalCiv II instead of posting here. ;)

P.S. - not interested in playing the demo.
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Why?
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
I'm a Civ4 fanatic, as well as an old MOO2 fanatic, and heard its a great game to get into if you're into those games. Look forward to reading your input.What are you waiting for? You should be installing GalCiv II instead of posting here. P.S. - not interested in playing the demo.Why?
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lol. Well, I was waiting for some input :P

As for the demos bit, unless it's a first person shooter, I find that the demo almost never does a game justice - especially a strategy game.