Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #358 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Take 2
• Released on: 2007-10-12
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platform: Windows XP

Manufacturer's Description

SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION IV is the ultimate strategy game offering players the chance to lead their chosen nation from the dawn of man through the space age and become the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Civilization IV: Complete takes this award winning experience to a new level by combining Civilization IV, the combat-focused Warlords expansion pack AND the epic Beyond the Sword expansion pack - all in one box.

Customer Reviews

My most played PC game
Having previously enjoyed Civilization 2, I was somewhat pessimistic as to whether Civ 4 would genuinely improve a classic strategy game, or if it would be full of gimmicks that detract from the overrall experience. I can honestly say that the game has improved in just about every area, with far better graphics, many more buildings and world wonders, far more diverse characteristics within each civilization in the game, and, generally, the game has moved on to the next generation. The final expansion pack did upset the difficulty balance somewhat (it's not nice having to resort to the lower difficulty settings now), but other than that I have no complaints about the best (and most addictive) strategy game around.

Great for relaxing
I wasn't sure whether or not to buy this game because I had played on Civilization 3 for a while and that was most proberly one of the best (if not the best) relaxing game ever. I played on it when ever I wanted to relax but didn't want to be stuck at the screen trying to complete a level like in most games.

So I brought this game and found out it works on windows vista which a lot of games don't so I was very happy. But it didn't just meet Civilization 3, it went past it. The graphics are very good, there a more options to choose from with loads more civilizations (in beyond the sword). One thing which was great about it is that it gave real life problems.

This game is worth the money and at about £10 its cheap, plus with all 3 expansion packs you can't get much better then this. It beats all the other Civilizations, it is a must have game if you want to chill out.

20 yrs on and still the best role play strategy game!
I bought this game based on what I remembered of the original version I used to play on a friends old 286 machine back in the late 1980s, and the very favorable reviews on this site. After much deliberation & head scratching I finally took the plunge and bought the game. After 20+ years of hardware and software improvements since I played the original I expected a major leap forward in playability and game fluidity and buoy what a pleasant surprise, I only wish I'd switched from my PS2 sooner. All aspects of game play have been much improved, sorry to state the obvious, without loosing any of the appeal of the ancient original version (sorry I couldn't resist the attempt at a gag) I became so fond of. The complete pack with the two expansion pack is a must as you effectively get three 5* games for the price of one.

Only three very small niggles

1. There is no real paper manual to speak of, its all on the one dvd disk, which makes accessing it a bit aquard mid game.

2. It's a lot more difficult than a remember the original, this is probably partly due to the increased pace of the game in each turn because of the giant leap in processor power over the aforementioned 20 yrs, and I have to play on the easiest setting.

3. Its too darn addictive. Due to the great game play, fluidity and the 'I just want to get to the next level/conquer one more tribe' mentality that gets under your skin, you can loose all track of time. Just last night I got so immersed in the game I almost fell asleep at my pc, at 2AM, trying to finish off destroying the nearest tribe.

All in all though it's a must for any role-play and/or strategy game fan. So I have no hesitation in giving it the full 5*s.