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Civilization 4
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BlueWeasel
Lifer
Civ4 complete goes for around $35-$40. If you're sure that Civ gameplay is for you, then it's a must-buy, especially for someone who doesn't have the game or any of the expansions.
Otherwise Civ4 vanilla for $10 might be a better choice if you're unsure about it.
Otherwise Civ4 vanilla for $10 might be a better choice if you're unsure about it.
Schadenfroh
Elite Member
You must get Beyond the Sword if you get Civ 4.
That being said, Civ 2 and SMAC were better games. But, Civ 4 is excellent.
That being said, Civ 2 and SMAC were better games. But, Civ 4 is excellent.
RoloMather
Golden Member
Hmmm should I start playing Civ4 again?
SpunkyJones
Diamond Member
This. Civ II my all time favorite game, but Civ 4 is a lot of fun.
AnonymouseUser
Diamond Member
OMG, were you spying on me?!? :Q
I didn't know they had Civilization 3 Complete on steam for $5, that is a pretty good deal.
As far as which is best, it's a matter of taste. I've got them all, played them all for countless hours. I like Civ 3, though there were a few game play changes I didn't like. Those were continued in Civ 4, however, and even more gameplay changes I didn't like added. As far as the expansions for Civ 4, I really liked Warlords but felt absolutely cheated after buying Beyond the Sword. After buying that expasion I promised myself I'd never buy another Civilization game at full price again.
acheron
Diamond Member
4+BTS is the best one, only rivaled by Alpha Centauri. I really didn't like 3 much.. my ranking is maybe 4>2>1>3. Though it's hard to rank 1... yeah the later games were better, but 1 was fantastic for its time.
The BTS expansion is the only Civ expansion I've really liked. (Alien Crossfire for Alpha Centauri was pretty good too.)
The BTS expansion is the only Civ expansion I've really liked. (Alien Crossfire for Alpha Centauri was pretty good too.)
sandorski
No Lifer
I agree. 1 was fantastic and is hard to rate as it was still complex, but a simplified version of 2. 2 is still the best balance of added complexity yet simplified play, but 4 adds a lot to the series and comes out as best overall.
I hated 3 for its' over-the-top AI Cheating(impossibly high number of Units) and the freakking time the AI took to Move all those Units(usually the same way for each type). Towards the end of a game you could literally go eat dinner in between turns.
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