How does it compare to Distant Worlds 2

[GeeBee]

Anyone with both games?

[MaGicBush]

It doesn't. This one is turn based.

[peterhoran79]

They are very different. DW2 is realtime simulation where as GC4 is turn based 4x.

[Illauna]

GalCiv4 is more like a very complex board game.

[Johnny D]

How much of a difference to Galciv III? I'm thinking of buying this as a Galciv III veteran...

[graphitepaddle]

Did you search the for "Distant World 2" or "DW2"? Not being nasty, only that this has come up before, but buried in other threads. (I hijacked another thread to ask this same question.)

Side note: I have not checked the DW2 forums, both Matrix Games & Steam, in a long time. If there was any kind of comparison of the 2 games in those forums, I'll respond to this thread again.

[GeeBee]

I have a fair amount of time invested in DW2. Was just wondering how this compared

[Illauna]

Originally posted by Johnny D:

How much of a difference to Galciv III? I'm thinking of buying this as a Galciv III veteran...

There is a LOT of new mechanics from GC3. I don't work for stardock I just volunteer mod for them btw. But I have 1000 hours in GC3 and was my most frequently return to game. I have now uninstalled it. There is just so much more than in GC3.

[endrsgm]

i love dw2, endless games, etc but nothing scratches the itch like a galactic civ game

[Johnny D]

Thank you, that sounds great! I'll pick it up at some stage., Just got a few games to go thru...

Originally posted by Illauna:

Originally posted by Johnny D:

How much of a difference to Galciv III? I'm thinking of buying this as a Galciv III veteran...

There is a LOT of new mechanics from GC3. I don't work for stardock I just volunteer mod for them btw. But I have 1000 hours in GC3 and was my most frequently return to game. I have now uninstalled it. There is just so much more than in GC3.

[VesperVanity (VV)]

TL;DR: Can't compare two inherently unique games meant for different audiences, play GalCiv if you're more casual, play DW2 if you're more into hardcore strategy, both are great games.

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Distant Worlds 2 is a phenomenal game, although you must understand that it is certainly niche and different pretty much in any aspect than the Galactic Civilizations series.
Galactic Civilizations definitely is more "casual" in comparison, but not an absolute niche like Distant Worlds 2 which plenty of people would instantly dislike because of it's tough learning curve.

If you love Distant Worlds 2 for it's hardcore and complex design and cannot live without a game that you really have to first learn before you can enjoy it, anything along the lines of Galactic Civilizations probably isn't your best choice.

But if you're looking for a solid experience that can range from casual to quite the challenge, playing this game might be for you.

The only comparison you can come to a conclusion with would be "personal taste" really.
I only wouldn't recommend Galactic Civilizations to you if your preference isn't just playing a game, but more so living it and accumulating thousands of hours over years and years of focusing only on that specific game.
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[tathen]

if u want to compare Distant Worlds 2 you do it to Stellaris, then u become disappointed with Distant Worlds 2 and frustrated with Stellaris.

[darkbird1000]

Tried Dw2 it's more like stelaris although I did not really get into DW2 since I had big time investment in stealaris
Gal civ games are more like MOO or civ games with slightly different mechanics
Played alot of Gal civ 1 & 2 were good games but still preferred the MOO games
Bought Gal civ 3 & DLC but did not have the time to play them again stelaris took most of my time ;)
Been looking at gal civ 4 for the last year decided to buy it when it was re released on steam
Sill it the scratching my head phase figuring out the systems and interface with do a review when I get more play time :P

[Kursah]

I own and recommend both. Why? Because they scratch different itches as said above.

If I want a space/sci-fi 4X almost tabletop-like experience in classic GalCiv flavor with some modern tweaks, GC4SN is where its at.

If I want more of a space simulation, something like DWU or Stardrive 1 with mods (which I still recommend), but more modern, then DW2 does it. A game where many things can be manual or automated, where the scope can get truly massive and intense.

Just depends on what you want, for me I've been enjoying GC4SN more lately, its easier to get into and has better pacing for feeling of progress. But I enjoy DW's combat so so so much more, that's one of GC's weak points IMHO, and always has been. But that's my perspective...if GC4 had an (optional) tactical combat layer, I probably wouldn't be posting right now because I'd be playing. I say optional because many GC fans don't want tactical or strategic layer combat that involves player interactions, so I realize I am the minority.