Civilization 4 - Beyond the Sword (PC)

95%
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Civilization 4 - Beyond the Sword (PC) (2007)
genre: strategy

score: 95%

reviews
'The best Civ expansion ever? Yeah, why not?'
Read more » Eurogamer
'The addition of new units and other things is not so great but the new ways to start out your game and change the style and tempo create a whole new interest to the core game. Sadly, Firaxis didn't improve the graphics or sound that much in this latest expansion and they should have, at least for some of it.'
Read more » GameChronicles
'For Civ IV fans, Beyond the Sword is a must-own game.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'Beyond the Sword makes an already phenomenal game even better. With nearly enough features to qualify as a sequel, this is one expansion you can't pass up.'
Read more » IGN
'It’s almost a new game in terms of the amount of content, but it’s also the same game in terms of gameplay experience and sheer fun.'
Read more » GameZone
'Apart from a few quibbles (large maps still load at a glacial pace and the A.I. still builds cities right on top of yours), BTS takes a strong game with some serious flaws and turns it into a fantastic game with a couple of minor flaws. No small feat, that.'
Read more » 1up.com
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'The Firaxis team redefines "epic" with Beyond the Sword, a massive and amazing expansion pack for Civilization IV.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Apparently, Hannibal’s scientists have been busy, and my spies have been lacking, as I had no idea that Carthage possessed nuclear capability. If I had, I wouldn’t have sent in a mere blimp as my first act of war.'
Read more » Gametap
'Corporations and espionage make up part of a great expansion pack.'
Read more » GamingNexus
'One of the most ambitious game add-ons you're likely to find and the vast majority of these changes are welcome ones that add significantly to the experience.'
Read more » GameShark
'Beyond the Sword is unquestionably one of the best expansion packs I’ve ever played, and not just because the original release is so strong. The amount of content it adds, and the quality of those additions, is top-notch. This kind of massive depth, smooth polish, and unending replayability is what PC gaming is all about.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Beyond the Sword is a great expansion pack with a lot to offer for Civ fans.'
Read more » Gamespot
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