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kitkat86 · 07-24-2006, 12:00 PM

(from Game Informer Online)

For all that my inner Civilization dork is completely thrilled with everything Firaxis has done with Civilization IV, some niggling concerns remain. Due to the balance between attack-oriented and defensive units, it’s still incredibly difficult to prosecute an offensive war before the advent of gunpowder. It’s also still possible to get hosed by the random distribution of necessary strategic resources like oil and aluminum. However, I really can’t think of a better strategy title for genre enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Even if conquering the world from the dawn of civilization to the space race isn’t your thing, you can play through a number of smaller pre-made scenarios, like Alexander’s war against the Persians or the American Revolution. And thanks to the fact that the game is built from the ground up to be extensively and easily modded, owning Civilization IV is just going to get better and better as the huge Civilization community digs in and starts coming up with new things to do with the engine.
-ADAM

07-24-2006, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
kitkat86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Referrals: : 0 Posts: 478 Points: 8,937.01 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,937.01	Civilization IV Review (Part II) (from Game Informer Online) For all that my inner Civilization dork is completely thrilled with everything Firaxis has done with Civilization IV, some niggling concerns remain. Due to the balance between attack-oriented and defensive units, it’s still incredibly difficult to prosecute an offensive war before the advent of gunpowder. It’s also still possible to get hosed by the random distribution of necessary strategic resources like oil and aluminum. However, I really can’t think of a better strategy title for genre enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Even if conquering the world from the dawn of civilization to the space race isn’t your thing, you can play through a number of smaller pre-made scenarios, like Alexander’s war against the Persians or the American Revolution. And thanks to the fact that the game is built from the ground up to be extensively and easily modded, owning Civilization IV is just going to get better and better as the huge Civilization community digs in and starts coming up with new things to do with the engine. -ADAM