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What does the 4X video game genre mean? What do eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate mean?

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4X video game genre means "eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate" (Ukrainian translation: "Досліджувати, розширюватися, експлуатувати, знищувати"). This genre of strategy video games involves the player controlling a civilization, with the objective of exploring new territories, expanding their influence, exploiting resources, and competing with other civilizations or factions by destroying them. Each of the letters "X" represents a specific aspect of the game.

Explore

The player explores unknown territories, maps, or galaxies. They discover new locations, resources, and potential enemies or allies.

Expand

The player grows and expands their civilization or territory. They occupy new lands, build new cities, improve infrastructure, and develop the economy.

Exploit

The player utilizes the resources at their disposal to ensure their growth and prosperity. They generate income, develop new technologies, and use them to their advantage.

Exterminate

The player engages in conflict with other civilizations or factions and conducts military operations with the aim of destroying or conquering them. This may include military operations, diplomacy, alliances, and strategic maneuvers.
  • "Civilization V" - This is a classic 4X game where players control a civilization from the dawn of history to modern times and have a wide range of strategic options.
  • "Civilization VI" - The next iteration of the popular "Civilization" series, offering new features, gameplay changes, and improvements.
  • "Endless Legend" - This fantasy 4X game focuses on deep strategic gameplay, where players lead their race to victory in a unique world.
  • "Stellaris" - In this space 4X strategy, players manage their civilization in space, explore the galaxy, colonize planets, interact with other civilizations, and conduct diplomatic and military operations.
  • "Europa Universalis IV" - This historical 4X strategy allows players to recreate their country or empire over a long period, from the medieval era to the age of colonialism.
  • "Crusader Kings III" - This game focuses on managing noble dynasties during the medieval period, including political intrigues, dynastic marriages, and military conflicts.
  • "Master of Orion" - This space 4X strategy allows players to explore space, colonize planets, develop technologies, and engage in battles with other races.
  • "Galactic Civilizations III" - This space 4X game where players build their galactic empire, interact with other civilizations, exploit resources, and conduct military operations.
  • "Sins of a Solar Empire" - This hybrid strategy combines elements of 4X and real-time strategy, where players manage their civilization and conduct military operations in space.
  • "Warlock: Master of the Arcane" - This fantasy 4X strategy where players manage magical factions, expand their territories, cast spells, and engage in battles with other magic users.

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