Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Gold Edition for Windows

pros: Deep gameplay, mod system, accessible

cons: Leaders don't lend to dynamic gameplay, need better goal-oriented AI, hardware requirements on large maps

Civilization IV: A Wondrous Game

For years I avoided the Civilization games for the same reason I avoided World of Warcraft. I just w... See Full Review

pros: Fascinating and massively entertaining look at history

cons: The military system really needs improvement

Civ IV; Massive Entertainment Even If It's Not A Gaming Breakthrough

Civilization IV is the latest iteration of the redoubtable, very profitable computer game franchise... See Full Review

pros: Improved graphics and sound, more victory options, automates some boring stuff

cons: Memory-hoggish, problems with patches

"Build an Empire to stand the test of Time...."

In The Beginning....: It's hard to believe, but it's been a bit over 16 years since I was invited to... See Full Review

pros: Lush graphics, sound, gameplay, everything!

cons: easy to learn, hard to master; learning curve, addictive

Like Crack for the Head!

I have generally moved away from computer games, instead relying on my consoles for my video-gaming... See Full Review

pros: Excellent additions like religion, civics and great people. A return to good old Civ values.

cons: Can bog down a little late in the game.

Sid's Legendary Civ Enters a Golden Age

Civilization isn't a game - It's a way of life. That's how I felt into the third year of regular pla... See Full Review

pros: Gorgeous graphics, more complex and interesting yet more straightforward than Civ 3

cons: Still pretty buggy. Gameplay needs to be faster.

A Review of Civ 4 for Fans of Civ 3

Civ 4 is a beautiful game with complex dynamics that will tempt your strategic mind and keep you ent... See Full Review

pros: game play, graphics, sound, map size, memory handling

cons: NONE

Best game ever!!

No other game comes close to this. I bought this game a year ago just as soon as it came out. I play... See Full Review

pros: Great gaming system, excellent graphics, better tiles

cons: Runs slow on older systems, Learning curve

Civlization IV - Being Civilized

Civilization IV launched at the end of 2005 and I bought nearly after its release. In its initial la... See Full Review

pros: A great strategy game with tons of depth and immense replayability.

cons: Hard to get into, major performance issues without the patches, long games alienate casual gamers.

Best strategy game I've ever played, not for beginners

The first thing to be said about this game is that it will be very, very difficult for newcomers to... See Full Review

pros: Stunning graphics, sound, and immersive gameplay experience!

cons: Many sleepless nights, will take some time to learn

This game owns you!

I am a die-hard Civilization fan since Civilization I. Naturally, I pre-ordered Civ IV in September... See Full Review