The First 10 Minutes: Civilization

Commented on 2008-07-08 14:35:53

arg why cant this be cheap or an arcade title... im so frigging broke right now i just got BFBC... i fi order this as well my fiancee will murder me but i loved the demo so much!

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Bakutheswede

Commented on 2008-07-08 14:47:04 In reply to cchance

Posted by cchance

arg why cant this be cheap or an arcade title... im so frigging broke right now i just got BFBC... i fi order this as well my fiancee will murder me but i loved the demo so much!

Order it! Then steal some flowers for your lady ;)

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twoism

Commented on 2008-07-08 15:43:37

Each game is quite short compared to the PC version, but there's still tons of replayability and it's possibly the best console strategy game out there right now.

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FastWinston

Commented on 2008-07-08 15:59:20

I realy loved the demo, guess I have to get the full game:)

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RazorbackVI

Commented on 2008-07-08 16:51:36

Highly recommended from here! I love it. I mean I love the depth of the PC games but this is PERFECT for a console game.

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GrimThorne

Commented on 2008-07-08 17:08:23

This isn't what I expected all all. The maps are too damn small and I understand that the average game is plowed through in just under 2 hours. That's just unacceptable for a game like this.

I don't think I'll be getting this at all. I'll just wait for the PC version's Colonization expansion.

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cchance

Commented on 2008-07-08 19:16:16 In reply to twoism

Posted by twoism

Each game is quite short compared to the PC version, but there's still tons of replayability and it's possibly the best console strategy game out there right now.

you know people keep saying that...

but is it only me that gets a nasty feeling after devoting 8-10 hours to a single skirmish battle? i mean i played sins of the solar empire, and had to erase it after a day because i felt like if i kept it my life would dissolve into nothingness beyond me in the game, the original civ left me with that feeling as well lol.

2 hours per map how is that a bad thing, do you really like sitting in a location for 8-10 hours for a single map? i mean god guys get a girl or something their are things that can take your time up besides video games lol

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UrukHaiPT

Commented on 2008-07-08 20:20:48

Thanks Manager! Looks great, loved the demo will be buying it for sure.

Would it be possible to put video up of a late game, with tanks, warships, an atomic bomb. After watch video felt i was watching the demo again :p

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Manager

Commented on 2008-07-08 20:24:53 In reply to UrukHaiPT

Posted by UrukHaiPT

Thanks Manager! Looks great, loved the demo will be buying it for sure.

Would it be possible to put video up of a late game, with tanks, warships, an atomic bomb. After watch video felt i was watching the demo again :p

I wish I could play that far, but I really have so many games to do right now and so much work on the side. :P
I might pick it up more in a week or three, but I guess it would be kind of late to make a video of it at that time.

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bakatrinh

Commented on 2008-07-08 20:53:36

I installed CIV IV and couldn't get into it at all, it's just too complicated. This game however, I played the demo and was instantly hooked. Can't wait.

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UrukHaiPT

Commented on 2008-07-08 21:18:10 In reply to Manager

Posted by Manager

I wish I could play that far, but I really have so many games to do right now and so much work on the side. :P
I might pick it up more in a week or three, but I guess it would be kind of late to make a video of it at that time.

Thanks! No worries, i will probably pick the game soon! :p

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NeoNemesis

Commented on 2008-07-08 23:44:36

I'll stick to the demo. That was enough for me. lol

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Lafiel

Commented on 2008-07-09 06:34:08

I really like the game (and as a european I've already played it for some weeks :P ), but an issue I have with it is, that (in my opinion) the comp enemies aren't all that challenging, even on "deity" difficulty, had some really good games over online though.

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GrimThorne

Commented on 2008-07-09 07:19:35 In reply to cchance

Posted by cchance

but is it only me that gets a nasty feeling after devoting 8-10 hours to a single skirmish battle? i mean i played sins of the solar empire, and had to erase it after a day because i felt like if i kept it my life would dissolve into nothingness beyond me in the game, the original civ left me with that feeling as well lol.

8-10 hours? What was your rush? There's no rule stating that you have to play an entire game in one setting? Strategy gamers like myself will play one game over several days depending on the size of the map and how other civs are in the game.

It's turn based strategy, it's not meant to be rushed through. It's like a classic chess-match with a friend. You play a few moves, you put it away and then you come back to it again another day until it's finished.

Posted by cchance

2 hours per map how is that a bad thing, do you really like sitting in a location for 8-10 hours for a single map? i mean god guys get a girl or something their are things that can take your time up besides video games lol

On the PC about 2 hours of playing would only provide a modestly revealed map connected with roads (after you've cleared it of barbarians of course), at least 2 luxuries and 2-3 strategic resources (better hope iron and horses are within your radius), contact, trade and/or war with the other civs and hopefully at least 3-4 wonders already built and providing their enhancements.

Usually after a good start I will save and come back to it again another day but the point is 2 hours would only provide a start.

I can only imagine what's been purged from the game to bring us this abbreviated version that allows you to flash through all the ages and tech in just 2 hours. I recommend this for people who haven't played the PC version. At least they won't know what's missing.

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[quote=cchance]

but is it only me that gets a nasty feeling after devoting 8-10 hours to a single skirmish battle? i mean i played sins of the solar empire, and had to erase it after a day because i felt like if i kept it my life would dissolve into nothingness beyond me in the game, the original civ left me with that feeling as well lol.[/quote]

8-10 hours? What was your rush? There's no rule stating that you have to play an entire game in one setting? Strategy gamers like myself will play one game over several days depending on the size of the map and how other civs are in the game.

It's turn based strategy, it's not meant to be rushed through.  It's like a classic chess-match with a friend.  You play a few moves, you put it away and then you come back to it again another day until it's finished.

[quote=cchance]2 hours per map how is that a bad thing, do you really like sitting in a location for 8-10 hours for a single map? i mean god guys get a girl or something their are things that can take your time up besides video games lol[/quote]

On the PC about 2 hours of playing would only provide a modestly revealed map connected with roads [i](after you've cleared it of barbarians of course)[/i], at least 2 luxuries and 2-3 strategic resources [i](better hope iron and horses are within your radius)[/i], contact, trade and/or war with the  other civs and hopefully at least 3-4 wonders already built and providing their  enhancements.

Usually after a good start I will save and come back to it again another day but the point is 2 hours would only provide a start.

I can only imagine what's been purged from the game to bring us this  abbreviated version that allows you to flash through all the ages and tech in just 2 hours.  I recommend this for people who haven't played the PC version.  At least they won't know what's missing.

graf1k

Commented on 2008-07-09 11:46:59

Why do you hate America, Manager? ;)

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cchance

Commented on 2008-07-09 22:38:38 In reply to GrimThorne

i cant do that when i sit at a game i have to be able to complete my goals or i cant sleep... your looking at a guy that played 18 hours of sins of the solar empire before uninstalling it and crying my self to sleep lol

really i wouldnt mind bigger maps and more depth, its just civ iv is too difficult its too much of a learning curve very ... heavy, in fact thats why i didnt find it fun.. i mean even in sins its deep but fairly simple to get a hold of, civ to me was just too much hands down. civ iv is a great primer to me i might try civ iv after i master civ rev... but i can tel you hands down civ rev has a much wider reach fan avialability than civ 4....

i think it just depends on the kind of player you are... if your someone that likes sitting down and finishing a skirmish in a sitting you'll love CivREV but hate CivIV... if you like the play a little bit and save and come back and come back to the same skirmish then youll be "ok" with civrev but love CivIV

but thats just my take. either way CIVREV and CIVIV are both awesome games in their own merit.

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i cant do that when i sit at a game i have to be able to complete my goals or i cant sleep... your looking at a guy that played 18 hours of sins of the solar empire before uninstalling it and crying my self to sleep lol

really i wouldnt mind bigger maps and more depth, its just civ iv is too difficult its too much of a learning curve very ... heavy, in fact thats why i didnt find it fun.. i mean even in sins its deep but fairly simple to get a hold of, civ to me was just too much hands down. civ iv is a great primer to me i might try civ iv after i master civ rev... but i can tel you hands down civ rev has a much wider reach fan avialability than civ 4....

i think it just depends on the kind of player you are... if your someone that likes sitting down and finishing a skirmish in a sitting you'll love CivREV but hate CivIV... if you like the play a little bit and save and come back and come back to the same skirmish then youll be "ok" with civrev but love CivIV

but thats just my take. either way CIVREV and CIVIV are both awesome games in their own merit.