Strategy games, especially those of the 4X kind (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) tend to be extremely difficult for new players to get into. Part of the reason for this is the incredible amount of depth, with a focus on every element of gameplay, not just combat. Things such as diplomacy, culture, and economics are just as important as warfare. This level of detail can cripple new players to the genre, which makes great interfaces and gameplay systems more essential than any level of depth. Light of Altair is a game of this genre, but interestingly enough, it doesn't follow the typical difficult norm of the 4X stereotype. No, Light of Altair is accessible through a good interface and a vast simplification of many gameplay mechanics seen in other 4X games. In a way, it is one of the first "casual" 4X games, and it is a great entry point for anybody looking to try their hand at complex strategy games.
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Review: Light of Altair originally appeared on Big Download Blog on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST.
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