Because it doesn't have the word "Civilization" in its name, this
game is unfairly overlooked. It was a major achievement when released,
and it is still a very rewarding game for anyone to pick up and play.
There is a lot of depth to it, and it holds up well even after a couple
of decades.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m0aEO7CrxM
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/an-interview-with-brian-reynolds/1100-2564268/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HpyQoU1DNw
https://alphacentauri.fandom.com/wiki/Alpha_Centauri_Wiki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u7uUWYE_9M
http://www.civ.org.pl/files/smac/misc/ALPHA_CENTAURI_MANUAL.PDF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oDIG4RRcLM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_PxlRn4SCU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9kdaKcQ19M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3TZVn__NXY
https://www.palain.com/gaming/sid-meiers-alpha-centauri/