Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
by 2K Games
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Product Summary
Brand: 2K GamesFormat: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-09-22
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 710425314919
Publisher: 2K Games
Product features:
- Civilization IV not required for play
- Classic game design
- Detailed tutorial
- Improved diplomacy
- Historical figures provide for adaptive gameplay
Video Game Reviews of Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Customer Review: This is Colonization, not Civilization
Summary: 4 Stars
After reading some of the negative reviews about Civilization IV: Colonization, it would appear to me that some people are confused, and despite their claims of having played both Colonization and Civilization they clearly expected more Civilization than Colonization. For all intensive purposes this is a remake, and the title is a bit misleading, Civilization although a great Turn Based game in and of itself is vastly different from Colonization, many of the complaints listed in the negative reviews can easily be explained by simply referring to the original Colonization.
- One Victory Type
Although uncharacteristic of Civilization, Colonization has always maintained succession from the King as the only path to victory. Granted it's been a long time since I played the original but if I recall correctly even defeating all the European nations, and wiping the New World clear of every Indian did not equate to victory in Colonization.
- Royal Expeditionary Forces
The remake has made winning independence exponentially more difficult by tying Rebel sentiment to the size of your REF(Royal Expeditionary Force), where as in the original Colonization it was tied more so with the Tax's your King collected, either by hikes, or over time. The remake relies on the production of Liberty Bells, which you may consider holding off on producing until you wish to Revolt, despite Liberty Bells being critical to the expansion of your cultural border and beneficial in acquiring Founding Fathers.
-Intervention Forces
Where as in the Original Colonization and historically relevant to our own Independence a European Nation after the continued production of "X" amount of Liberty Bells would come to your aid and save you from the REF, the remake does not allot for such salvation.
The Bottom Line
If you enjoyed the Original Colonization, and would like to see it with new graphics and different spin of gameplay, buy the game. It's only $20 and if you play more than once, you're getting your moneys worth, a movie which is 1.5 hours is like $8 this game to play through once takes approximately 2.5-3hrs or more.
Description of Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European nation on their quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover a New World, negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire great power and battle for their freedom and independence. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization does not require the original Civilization IV game to play. Detailed Tutorial Guides Players In Their Conquest - Civilization IV - Colonization provides an enhanced tutorial that will help both fans of the game and brand new players on their way to ruling the New World. Mods and Community Tools - Players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs.Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization strategy game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European nation on their quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover a New World, negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire great power and battle for their freedom and independence. Features:
- Classic Game Design: The strategy classic is rebuilt with improved visuals, while retaining the addictive gameplay and fun that are synonymous with Sid Meier games.
- Establish a New Nation: Play as the English, Spanish, French or Dutch and journey to a brave new world in search of freedom from your oppressive homeland.
- Detailed Tutorial: Enhanced tutorial helps both fans of Colonization and new players on their way to ruling the New World.
- Multiplayer Offers Tons of Replay: Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and "Play by Email" modes or compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering multiple ways to conquer the New World.
- Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the hostile homeland. Trade resources, gold and land as you build the foundation for a self sufficient and powerful colony.
- Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay: Acquire founding fathers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style.
- Mods and Community Tools: Players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs. Game includes modding tools including a map editor using XML and Python.
- New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that's been built to be accessible and easy to navigate.
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