Civ 4 is and excellent game, has beautiful graphics, and is great overall. I thought there were too many options.

User Rating: 8.7 | Sid Meier's Civilization IV PC
I own Civ 3, which I loved. Then I got Civ 4 and it was a little bit depressing. THe graphics are great and there are tons of options, but there are too many options. Fist you clear the land, build the land irrigate the land and finally build a mine on that aluminum. By the time you finallt get a mine, it seems like you've already lost the game. I think that is the only downside, though. The combat is excellent and easy, just stand next to an enemy and attack. The new animals are interesting, much like barbarians. Overall, this game is good and if you like Turn-based games, then you'll love Civ 4. For those real-time fans like me, it may get a little repeatative.