Freeciv 2.1.0-beta1 review

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Freeciv is a multiplayer strategy game, released under the GNU General Public License.

License: Freeware
OS: Mac OS X
File size: 16632K
Developer: saltybanana.com
Price: $0.00
Updated: 28 Mar 2006
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Freeciv is a multiplayer strategy game, released under the GNU General Public License.

It is generally comparable with Civilization I.

In Freeciv each player becomes the leader of a civilization, fighting to obtain the ultimate goal:

To become the greatest civilization.

Players of the Civilization® series by Microprose® should feel at home, since one aim of Freeciv is to have modes with compatible rules.

Freeciv is maintained by an international team of coders and enthusiasts, and is easily one of the most fun and addictive network games out there!

That also means it has very extensive multilanguage support, something rare in games.

Here are some key features of "Freeciv":
Generally comparable with Civilization I & II.
Up to 30 players!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) computer-controlled players.
Internet & LAN multiplayer (TCP/IP).
Support for a great number of platforms see Requirements.
Premade maps & scenarios!
47 units and 61 nations.
Modpack support!
Internationalization (i18n).
In game help system.
Gameplay specific
Full Fog of War.
Diplomacy.
Graphics
There are different graphics for different needs.
30x30 & 45x45 sized tiles, or most any size you feel like drawing.
64, 256 and more colors!

What's New:
Based on 2.1.0-beta1 code base.

Requirements:
X11.

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