Galactic Civilizations III: Intrigue Review (PC)

It could be just a coincidence that three years after the launch of the third game in the Galactic Civilizations series, developer Stardock brings to all fans of the franchise the third major expansion – Intrigue.

Each of the previous expansions adds new layers of gameplay mechanics and new features meant to further enhance Galactic Civilizations III's already complex management systems.

For example, Mercenaries added two new alien races, Arceans and Torians, as well as new ships and a brand new campaign. Also, Stardock added the Galactic Bazaar, a place where players can hire mercenaries and send them in various missions. All of these in addition to the usual UI improvements and polish.

The Crusade is the name of the second expansion available for Galactic Civilizations III, which is mostly known for overhauling the invasion system and adding espionage along with Galactic Citizens. Three new factions were added to the game with the Crusade expansion: Terran Resis...