Scott
07-10-2008, 09:18 AM
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Running the world is far from civilised...
The staples of the god sim - organising assets, keeping disgruntled lackeys happy and planning ahead like a chess champion - are all in abundance in Civilization Revolution. But it's the able combination of humor and console-friendly gameplay that carries the day
Gleefully plundering the history books it offers players the thrill of filling the boots of one of 16 great leaders from Gandhi to Abraham lincoln. Starting off in the dark ages the said leader must steer his or her people from obscurity to victory. To do so players need not carve a bloody swathe across the land with military might (Though that's always an option).
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Victory can be won through diplomacy, technological advancement, cultural enrichment or making big cash. This ability to change tack at any time provides pleasingly dynamic gameplay. By rights such depth should make Civilization the worlds most complex game, but the guiding hands of your trusted team of advisors make things run smoothly. It's an easy game to pick up but it's tough to master. Special mention should go to the games sharp sence of humour, online four-player play and downloadable content too. Absorbing, satisfying and surprisingly fast-paced, it's far mor rewarding than we mere mortals had any right to expect.
Scoring;
Graphics;
Detailed landscapes and great character design.
82/100
Gameplay;
Accessible, thanks to the simple controls, with fast-paced play.
89/100
Lifespan;
Online play and the game of the week DLC will keep you coming back.
84/100
Final Score;
As entertaining as it is absorbing and one of the best console strategy games around.
84/100
Running the world is far from civilised...
The staples of the god sim - organising assets, keeping disgruntled lackeys happy and planning ahead like a chess champion - are all in abundance in Civilization Revolution. But it's the able combination of humor and console-friendly gameplay that carries the day
Gleefully plundering the history books it offers players the thrill of filling the boots of one of 16 great leaders from Gandhi to Abraham lincoln. Starting off in the dark ages the said leader must steer his or her people from obscurity to victory. To do so players need not carve a bloody swathe across the land with military might (Though that's always an option).
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2007/11/05/civrev4.jpg
Victory can be won through diplomacy, technological advancement, cultural enrichment or making big cash. This ability to change tack at any time provides pleasingly dynamic gameplay. By rights such depth should make Civilization the worlds most complex game, but the guiding hands of your trusted team of advisors make things run smoothly. It's an easy game to pick up but it's tough to master. Special mention should go to the games sharp sence of humour, online four-player play and downloadable content too. Absorbing, satisfying and surprisingly fast-paced, it's far mor rewarding than we mere mortals had any right to expect.
Scoring;
Graphics;
Detailed landscapes and great character design.
82/100
Gameplay;
Accessible, thanks to the simple controls, with fast-paced play.
89/100
Lifespan;
Online play and the game of the week DLC will keep you coming back.
84/100
Final Score;
As entertaining as it is absorbing and one of the best console strategy games around.
84/100