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didn't like it as much as Civilization

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Sometimes a game is good and doesn't need major rehauls -- Civilization is one of these and its updates and upgrades play on the original strengths of the game. I find that Call to Power is unnecessarily complicated and I really dislike the graphics -- they seem slow and kind of weird. As much as I realize that lawyers can affect things I find have legal units silly. Just give me the upgraded original and I'll be thrilled.

Civilization Review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game on the scale of Civilization games is not a classic or a amazingly exciting plot, yet the ability to explore new realms of technology adds a lot to the game play. I levels out at about a 7.

I love this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I absolutely loved this game. It was the first time I ever played Civilization, and now it's got me hooked. I can't wait to see other versions of the game, hope they're as much fun as this one!

The best strategy game I know!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Civilization II Gold is the best strategy game I have ever played, it is simply very, very addictive. Aside from having numerous great units, buildings and wonders, you can play on the actual map of earth, which is, in my opinion, a very important feature. Clearly a great game!

Too bad there is not a good sequal to this spectacular game. Hopefully Call to Power II will be much better than its first version.

Highly addicitve fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I never played the original version of "Civilization," but I've been drawn into building great empires and waging epic wars in this strategy game. I have found myself spending hundreds of hours building my cities, and advancing my empire's technological knowledge in a grand pursuit of world dominatio. You can establish roads, trade routes, and negotiate treaties with rival empires. Great fun for those who enjoy a good challenge in their strategy games!

Civ 2 for the Mac is great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is a great strategy game. The graphics are sparse - more like an old-style board game where you move pieces rather than the snazzy 3d graphics we have come to expect (and that slow a game down). Civ 2 is an open-style game - there is no set path the game will take. You can try to peacefully build a society based upon trade, democracy, and commerce or you can devote your efforts towards military conquest. The choice is yours.

The AI is pretty good and game speed is fine. Try it!

A nice idea but a horrible implementation

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: May 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

One of many branches of Civilization, this series is made by the company that bought the board game rights to the original Civilization.

Some added/new features to Civilization are sea and space development, separation of infrastructure and unit builds, expanded trade and trade routes and a much greater variety of items to build.

The addition of sea and space environments are a great idea. The original Civilization series sufferd from a "Y2K" problem in that once you reached present-day technology the game play sputtered to a halt. New environments greatly extend gameplay.

The different trade rules are a nice addition. Showing trade routes (and allowing piracy) make ocean forces more necessary. In the original Civilization you could pretty much ignore naval unit development. Not so in Call to Power. Piracy can shut down an empire.

However, the game has a couple of fatal flaws. First and most damaging is a bad AI implementation. It is ridiculously easy to win this game, even at more difficult settings. Secondly, there is no provision for obsoleting military units. I've had enemy musketmen "shoot down" my stealth bombers. (!) These flaws make the game unplayable.

My advice: don't waste your time with this series unless/until they correct the AI and obsolete military unit problems.

Still in the top 3 of all time games -- nothing like it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is one of my favorite games in the world, i am in my 20s and still play this game. it is so time consuming and fun that i go to sleep thinking of it after playing for hours. Sid Meier is a genius. i have a ps2 and play that as well but Alpha Centauri and Civilization are still the most fun.

Mostly better than civ 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: March 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Better interface and graphics, lots of cool new units and a more realistic flow of history. The game is a bit easier though, so if you're an expert type player you may want to think twice. Also, the 48 Meg RAM minimum is a laugh.

Awsome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: January 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

It was so cool the first time I played it was justa great experiance. Although I wish they had more units.

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