[Roanon]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
GalCiv is hardly comparable to SE4 or MOO3; it is not in the same genre. SE4 and MOO3 are 4X games, GalCiv is a Civilization-type game.

I dare to disagree .

MOO3 is not comparable to SE4 or even MOO2. It is a sim-type game. If you have fun playing SimCity or stuff like that, play SimGalaxy = MOO3.

If you are looking for a game where your actions have a significant influence on gameplay, where you are able to estimate what actions have what results, and where you want to be able to try out something even it it is considered a stupid mistake by the AI (but just may be a genius strategy not foreseen by the designers limited minds), FORGET MOO3. Well, someone will say "it's not a micromanagement game, its all about macromanagement" - nonsense. The most basic tools and overviews for macromanagement are missing. You have some very basic features to vaguely direct the AI, and most of your orders there aren't even taken into account if you do not correct them by manually micromanaging - and this is painful, because the game has been designed by haters of management of any kind. Normal playstyle: you watch, the AI does. Period. Enjoy your sitrep, press next turn.

On the other hand, if you enjoy watching the unfolding of a galactic empire, enjoy being able to look at the tinest detail of the whole economy even if you do not want to influence it, then MOO3 is definitely your game. Just do not expect a space strategy game.