
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Review
Colonization is a more focused and linear Civilization experience that nevertheless offers the depth and rewards of the classic strategy series.
Colonization is a more focused and linear Civilization experience that nevertheless offers the depth and rewards of the classic strategy series.
Beyond the Sword is a great expansion pack with a lot to offer for Civ fans.
Warlords adds six new civilizations and other enhancements to Civilization IV, but the cool new scenarios are the real treat in this expansion.
If you have even a passing interest in strategy games, world history, or getting less sleep at night, you owe it to yourself to give Civilization IV a try.
Most reviews you are going to read in these early days won't have spent enough time with the game (or at the right settings) to get at the real gem of this expansion: Vassals. Basically, if you've been able to dictate C... Read Full Review
28 of 28 users found the following review helpfulYou've just spent the last half hour dragging and dropping colonists and goods. And you haven't yet hit enter. I enjoy a good bit of micromanagement more than most people, but this remake of Colonization seems a bit off ... Read Full Review
27 of 33 users found the following review helpfulThere's quite a lot of mechanics to learn in Civilization IV, and so takes a while to understand the strategy. It's been a while since I've played Civilization Revolution and Civilization III, but I recall the general id... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulINTRO: Civilizations IV debuted with sophisticated gameplay that one would think could not get any more complex. Then came the Warlords expansion, most of which seem to add more of the same that is fundamentally already ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulIt’s without a doubt a better game than the superb Civilization III, in every way. The gameplay is more accessible, nuanced and dynamic, not only in combat but also in diplomacy and governance. The pacing is more e... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis is one fun game. With huge replayability at the four front some game you could play for months to no end. This game can create joy in your heart as long as you play on the right setting. There are so many differe... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulINTRO: With the fourth entry, the Civiliztion series enters the 3D realm. However, what would appeal more to the series' veterans is the return of sophisticated turn-based gameplay designs. It is, however, not without pr... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulNot only does CIV set the standard for the genre, it is probably one of the greatest (top 10 or 20) games produced to date. I don't know what it is, but unlike any other game I keep coming back to this over and over a... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulFirst off, I am a huge fan of civilization series (especially civ3) and I am disappointed at this game. The base of this game is similar with previous civilization games but gameplay is very weaker. I've played civ3 over... Read Full Review
5 of 11 users found the following review helpfulColonization is a turned based strategy game in which you try to establish your colony in the new world, collecting resources, building industries, trading with other colonies, your King and natives. Of course when thing... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulSid Meier's Civilization IV has already enjoyed one solid expansion pack, but this week's release of Beyond the Sword brings so much new stuff to the table that it nearly qualifies as a sequel. Adding in a comprehensive ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThis is NOT an analogue to games like Command & Conquer, StarCraft, Dawn of War, etc. It's got far more in common with an in-depth simulation title like the Will Wright/Maxis games of yore -- i.e.: a game where you have... Read Full Review
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