Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (PC)

83%
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (PC) (2008)
genre: strategy

score: 83%

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'Colonization is a more focused and linear Civilization experience that nevertheless offers the depth and rewards of the classic strategy series.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Building a thriving economy from scratch is immensely satisfying, and it'll take several games to really master the nuances of the elegant ruleset. Colonization might not appeal to everyone, but it'll definitely hit a sweet spot for many strategy fans.'
Read more » Gamespy
'The new Colonization walks the fine line between mod, expansion and remake.'
Read more » GameShark
'While it's unlikely to convert anyone who can't see the fun in slowly nudging swarms of candy-coated numbers in positive directions, Colonization is a great addition to the Civ IV stable. And who needs sleep anyway?'
Read more » PALGN
'Like Pirates! before it, Colonization is brilliant, not just for the way that it successfully captures the fun and feel of one of a classic PC game, but also for the way that it brings that design into a new era.'
Read more » IGN
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'Civilization IV: Colonization takes a classic game and updates it for 2008, without screwing around with the things that made it great in the first place. Because it does this, we like it a lot. If you like absorbing strategy games, then you probably will too.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'The random map generator, several unique factions and difficulty levels, and many approaches to the ultimate goal of independence give Colonization as much replay value as any title you care to name.'
Read more » GameInformer
'What really makes Colonization a classic turn-based game is the amount of distinct character. This isn't just a Civ 4 mod; it's its own beast, with its own rules and its own sense of charm and history, carved out of a New World brimming with native settlements, tobacco, and furs, waiting for your people -- people, mind you! -- to conquer it, plunder it, and/or cultivate it.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Apart from mild annoyance at some automation hiccups (occasionally pioneers, ships, and wagon trains, seem to forget what they're supposed to be doing) and slight disappointment at the unit art (more could have been done to distinguish the four civs) I've been horribly content these last few days.'
Read more » Eurogamer
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