As “sequels” go, how much of a sequel is Galactic Civilizations II? Is it really that much of a change?
Yes. We didn’t go and take the original and just slap on a 3D engine or something. We took a long hard look at the original Galactic Civilizations and listened to what players and reviewers said. For instance, people wanted to be able to design their own ships; so we put that in. But we didn’t just put in some basic ship design feature – you literally grab pieces and put together your own unique ships. Similarly, people wanted to feel more in touch with the planets, to feel like each planet was truly unique.
