For those of you who don't know, 4X stands for Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate. Basically, macro-level turn based empire building games. I suppose the most popular of this genre would be the Civilization franchise - and for a good reason, they're amazing.
4X games are great. Infinite replay, always with new empires/races to choose, new maps, new ways to win. The games are a good length, you can play in the background while you do something else or devote your full attention. They're just really enjoyable, really versatile games.
Personally, I've always had a soft spot for 4X games with a sci-fi twist. Master of Orion (2, too be specific) is probably my perfect example of this. The game is very dated now, and sadly, Master of Orion 3 was a disaster, but with MOO2 you just feel like an all powerful overseer, with the information and understanding of an entire galactic empire. I find it really satisfying.
I agree, 4x games are fantastic. Though the genre, sadly, is short on newer scifi titles.
ReplyDeleteShowing my age: I remember playing the original Civ and Civ 2 as a kid. The more modern 4X games are far to complex for me... =(
ReplyDeleteI played Civ 5 and oh wow was that one of the best 4X games I've ever played, imo.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I could waste a lot of time on these.
ReplyDeleteyeah now i found a way to procrastinate even more!
ReplyDeleteSo much time killed with these games!
ReplyDeleteI do love these games! Downside is that you start playing Saturday morning, and before you know it, it's Thursday.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one was Imperium Galactica, probably because it was my first 4X game and it totally blew my mind at the time
ReplyDeleteLove 4x games! They get me so involved and I can't let go +Follow
ReplyDeletehahaha I used to play space empire 5 or 3, the latest, But I never knew there were more games of this sort because I searched for strategy, and not 4x! THanks man your about to waste days of my time!! :D
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