Civilization finally makes its way successfully onto a console - and Shaun’s hooked
What isCivilization?
It is an intense and addictive experience, the epitome of the just one more turn phenomenon.
I make no pretence at objectivity: theCivilizationseries represents a hallmark of quality in gaming.
Theres been some talk aboutCivilization: Revolutionbeing the first outing of the classic PC series on a console.
Well, thats not quite true.
Anyway,Revolutionis definitely the firstCivilizationgame that has been tailor-made for consoles.
Fans will also quickly recognise that theCivilization IVmodel has been significantly pared down.
This is the winning formula of theCivilizationseries; the balance of power both within and without your empire.
This may disappoint fans who come to this game expecting a successor toCivilization IV.
Youll soon find that these super-units are the most effective route to military success.
If you want to defend a threatened city or assault a rival, armies are the way to go.
Im not entirely uncritical ofRevolution.
The AI, for example, is capable of some ill-considered moves.
I can, however, state with confidence thatRevolutionis tremendous fun.
Rating:
4 out of 5
