- Publisher: Stardock
- Release Date: May 14, 2015
User Score
Mixed or average reviews- based on 257 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 140 out of 257
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Mixed: 69 out of 257
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Negative: 48 out of 257
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May 18, 2015
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Nov 11, 2015Rather than building on GC2, it seems to be rather bereft of features by comparison. The campaign was pitifully short and very disappointing.
The large maps and resource systems have great POTENTIAL, but that's all it is at the moment. With the AI the way it is, I can't really recommend this game at the moment. Just play Galciv2. -
Nov 8, 2015
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Mar 17, 2016
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May 26, 2015Doesn't bring anything new to the old Gal Civs except for better AI and graphics. However the ideological tree is quite awesome. The malevolence choice gives you the ability to acquire free warships which proves useful the more you expand. Overall, still great fun. Words of advice: be merciless with pirates.
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Feb 26, 2020Dumber version of the original, that felt less engaging, less interesting and less complex.
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Jul 23, 2021
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May 13, 2022good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
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Aug 23, 2023Solid game, very fun in the early with interesting options with the ship creator. It becomes little repetitive in the mid game and boring in the late game.
Awards & Rankings
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Apr 29, 2016Galactic Civilizations III is a great 4X space strategy game, one that will keep you pushing for one more turn late into the night. If you’re looking for a terrific multiplayer experience, GalCiv III won’t scratch that itch, and some parts of its core pacing stumble. But the combination of depth, ease of gameplay, and a sometimes-funny, snarky aesthetic, make GalCiv III a delight to play.
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Pelit (Finland)Mar 3, 2016Galactic Civilizations 3 is too much work and too little game. [Jan 2016]
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Oct 12, 2015The universe of Galactic Civilizations III is so great - gigantic environment, generous editor and ever-improving game balance is hopefully a good apology to fans disappointed that new installment doesn’t change anything.