Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to discuss the top 12 4X games of all time as of July 1st 2018. So, what qualifies for Greatest of all Time, aka the 4X GoaT, many things, but the game needs to not only stand the test of time, but must truly introduce multiple mechanics (new or polished).
Yes, we know that you disagree with us and you haven’t even heard our choices and/or reasoning, but so be it. Don’t give up just yet, listen to our thinking and let’s discuss why we are completely wrong… Or right.
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Show Notes:
- 12 – Thea: the Awakening – Best 1-city-challenge game – 04:14
- 11 – Ascendancy – Guilty pleasure – 06:31
- 10 – Master of Magic – First fantasy 4X – 08:20
- 9 – Stellaris – Grand strategy/4X hybrid in space – 11:54
- 8 – Age of Wonders 3 – Best tactical combat – 15:42
- 7 – (Nate) Master of Orion 1 – First space 4X and
(Troy) Master of Orion 2 – Proper space 4X – 17:40 - 6 – Alpha Centauri – Best terrestrial space 4X – 21:40
- 5 – Sword of the Stars 1 – Best tech tree and space combat – 25:34
- 4 – (Nate) Master of Orion 2 – Proper space 4X and
(Troy) Master of Orion 1 – First space 4X – 29:55 - 3 – Galactic Civilizations 2 – Proper space 4X with a mighty AI, modability and ship builder – 34:04
- 2 – Endless Legend – Best sci-fi/fantasy 4X with the most unique factions, also beautiful and with amazing music – 38:01
- Honorable mentions – 44:07
- 1 – Civilization 4 – too many to list, but the modability, AI and gameplay – 54:16
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