In a way, spiritual ancestor of this game is Sid Meier's masterpiece and by my opinion (as gamer since 1984), one of the greatest video games in history - Alpha Centauri (1999). If you are expecting to see enhanced '21st century' version of SMAC in all of its Glory, Beauty, Philosophy and Soul, you will be disappointed. Choice is simple. If you are looking for a 'new' SMAC you will not find it here. But if you want to immerse yourself into Civ V space experience, this is the game for you and I recommend it.

Find the original SMAC, after 15 years it still stands strong