Extremely rare to have an old game get upgraded this perfectly. Still the best turn-based strategy game of all time.
This is one of those games, that is very addicting and has never been replaced by anything else to date. So, I purchased it and have been addicted to it ever since. I don't have as much time to play games like I did years ago, but this is one where I can play for an hour, save and pick up later when I have time. I guess that's one of the true benefits to turn-based.
The improvements to the game have been awesome. Many of the tedious features of the past have been removed and you can tell a lot more quality went into this version.
Now, if only Blizzard can finally give us Starcraft II, we'd have the best 2 RTS games re-birthed, both turn-based and real-time. After all, if nobody has been able to deliver the same level of gameplay experience over the many years, might as well upgrade the classics. Civ IV is a clear example of success.