May not be for everyone, but for people like me, history buffs and strategy nuts, this is definitely the right game!
Many may find this game to be boring and uninteresting. For me and other like me, this is the opposite. The thrill of watching everything from Stonehenge to the Space Elevator being constructed never gets old to me, and the several types of different units and options keeps every game new and fresh.
Graphics: 8/10
This game looks nice, but that is considering I run a very high-powered graphics card. The units are detailed, and the environment is diverse and good-looking. Cut-Scenes, although there are not many, are nicely done and fit well into the game. The only one drawback here is that many of the environments look flat with odd tall peaks jutting out here and there, and the cities themselves are not too nicely done.
Sound: 10/10
Stunning. This game contains countless amounts of original and licensed music. From everything to classical, to African Tribal, to even 1700's American fife and drum music.
Value: 10/10
This game contains more than 20 different civilizations, and each of them provide you with a completely different experience every game you play. The wide range of difficulty settings will have you playing for weeks, and if you need a break there are fun scenarios, such as WW2 North African Campaign.
Reviewer's final words:
This game is everything I want as a history minor and a major strategy player. Not for everyone, but just right for those like me.