C-evo

C- evo is a the classic game Civilization reinvented, turn-based strategy game with strong AI component. The game is distributed as a non- commercial freeware and the source code is available for free without a license (and is therefore formally still not free software ).

Description

The game is based heavily on the model of Civilization. The player must take care of, inter alia, exploration, expansion, economics, diplomacy and warfare of his nation. The ultimate purpose, however, is the construction of a trans- stellar colony ship to allow the colonization of other star systems. In contrast to many other titles in this genre, this is the only win condition. C- evo is to be guided by the spirit of turn-based strategy games of 1990, according to the developers. Here, however, more emphasis on a powerful, not schummelnde artificial intelligence, a careful set of rules and the challenge is put to the player. The AI ​​is separated from the rest of the game and can be amended and extended by the user with development kit.

The game only has a single player mode, the planned multiplayer mode has not been completed.

C- evo is written in Delphi 4 and is available for Windows only.

Reception

C- evo was praised in a Euro Gamer Review as one of the best freeware strategy games, special mention was the strong artificial intelligence of opponent.

On an International Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2005 Rubén Sánchez- Pelegrín and Belén Díaz- Agudo presented a paper entitled "An Intelligent Decision modules based on CBR for C - evo ". This C - evo was discussed as a platform for Artificial Intelligence research.