Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Also known as: Civilization 4, Civ 4
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The end of Civilization as we know it?

Words: Chris Buxton, PC Gamer UK
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Would we want to go back to playing Civ IV without what Beyond the Sword adds? No. But should we have to pay this much for the privilege of balancing a game that, by the very intent of this expansion, its developers clearly feel needs it? Again, no.

An uncertain step from Firaxis, then, a sign perhaps of just how hard it is to refine a title that is so revered and defined without damaging what makes it so good.

You'll love
  • New wonders and buildings
  • New espionage and corporate features
  • Extra mods to play
You'll hate
  • Lack of balance in the last
  • Nothing radically new here
  • Mods aren't as good as originals
 
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Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Genre: Strategy
Release date: Jul 24, 2007
Published by: 2K Games
Developed by: Firaxis
Designer: Sid Meier
Franchise: Civilization
Min system requirements: PIII 1.6GHz or equivalent, 256MB RAM, 3.5GB HD space, 64MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Recommended system: P4 2.4Ghz or equivalent, 1GB RAM, 3.5GB HD space, 128MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player CO-OP
Online
4 player CO-OP
7 GOOD
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