Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Firaxis Games
- Publishers: Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire (1999)
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire is the official expansion pack for Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri, a turn-based strategy game released in 1999. Alien Crossfire adds a new faction, the aliens, as well as new units, technologies, and a new campaign.
The aliens are a powerful new faction that can be played in both single-player and multiplayer modes. They have a unique set of abilities and units that make them a formidable opponent. For example, the aliens can build underground bases, which are immune to attack from the surface. They also have access to powerful new technologies, such as the plasma beam weapon.
Alien Crossfire also adds a new campaign, called “The Coming Storm”. This campaign follows the story of the aliens as they arrive on Planet and come into conflict with the other factions. The campaign is challenging and rewarding, and it offers a new way to experience the Alpha Centauri universe.
In addition to the new faction and campaign, Alien Crossfire also adds a number of new units and technologies. These new additions make the game more varied and strategic. For example, the new units include the alien seeker, a powerful anti-infantry unit, and the human gauss rifleman, a long-range unit that can deal heavy damage to enemy units.
Alien Crossfire is an excellent expansion pack that adds a significant amount of new content to Alpha Centauri. The new faction, campaign, units, and technologies make the game more varied, strategic, and challenging. If you’re a fan of Alpha Centauri, then you should definitely check out Alien Crossfire.
Gameplay
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire is a turn-based strategy game in which players control a faction of humans or aliens and compete to conquer the planet of Planet. The game is played on a hexagonal map, and players can build cities, mines, factories, and other structures to improve their economy and military strength.
Players can also research new technologies to gain access to new units and abilities. Combat is resolved automatically, and players can choose to fight manually or let the computer resolve the battles for them.
Alien Crossfire adds a number of new features to the Alpha Centauri gameplay, including:
- A new faction, the aliens, with unique abilities and units
- A new campaign, “The Coming Storm”, which follows the story of the aliens as they arrive on Planet
- New units, including the alien seeker, a powerful anti-infantry unit, and the human gauss rifleman, a long-range unit that can deal heavy damage to enemy units
- New technologies, such as the plasma beam weapon, which can deal devastating damage to enemy units
- New terrain types, such as alien ruins and alien hives, which provide new challenges and opportunities for players
Reception
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire was released to critical acclaim. IGN praised the game’s “excellent” new content, and GameSpot called it “a must-have for fans of Alpha Centauri.” The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire is considered to be one of the best expansion packs ever released. It added a significant amount of new content to Alpha Centauri, and it helped to extend the game’s lifespan. Alien Crossfire is still played by many fans today, and it remains one of the most popular turn-based strategy games ever made.
Conclusion
Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire is an excellent expansion pack that adds a significant amount of new content to Alpha Centauri. The new faction, campaign, units, and technologies make the game more varied, strategic, and challenging. If you’re a fan of Alpha Centauri, then you should definitely check out Alien Crossfire.
Review Score
8.5/10
