The mighty 4X genre is my forever obsession. Even while massive RPGs and life-consuming MMOs steal me away, I'm never too far away from conducting another conquest of a fantasy realm or an entire galaxy, rallying my armies or pretending I'm down for diplomacy when I'm really just planning to pinch some new technology. But for the last decade, every conquest, every deal, every new city plonked down has hammered home one sorrowful fact: this doesn't feel quite as good as it did in Endless Legend.
Amplitude Studios' sci-fi/fantasy 4X came out 10 years ago and I was immediately smitten. The developer's previous game, Endless Space, showcased some smart ideas and a handsome aesthetic, but Endless Legend took it to a whole other level. One that earned it the coveted spot next to Alpha Centauri in my personal 4X pantheon.
