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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

by Stardock

2006
Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Sci-Fi

86
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

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Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor

Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor

Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar

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