Yes, this game has been out since 2005, but for me its new. In fact, I just first picked up the game today. Civilization IV has been quite fun to play for the most part. This game feels simple, but complex at the same time. I've only spent a few hours playing this game so I still have a lot of ground to cover. For the most part though what I have seen from this game has been good. The strongest aspect of the game has been the sound, specifically the music. I expect to spend some of my weekend playing this game.