Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

by Stardock

2006

Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Sci-Fi

Excellent

Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Sci-Fi

Excellent

About

In the 23rd century the known galaxy is at war. The Terran Alliance and their coalition are fighting a desperate interstellar war with the evil Drengin Empire and their ruthless allies. Behind the scenes, the precursor civilization called the Dread Lords pulls the strings on both sides. As leader of a galactic civilization, it is up to you to ensure the triumph of your civilization.

Publisher: Stardock, Paradox Interactive
Modes: Single player
Themes: Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: E10+ — Everyone 10+

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Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor

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