Civilization Revolution website launched, new info

by Majed Athab { Mar 20th 2008 at 12:30PM }

The official website for the upcoming console game Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is now up and running. Civ enthusiasts might want to check it out; the site has a lot of new information on all sixteen civilizations, specifically on their rulers and the unique bonuses each civilization will receive. One interesting news bit is that each civilization not only gets one bonus throughout gameplay, but will get a different bonus as the game progresses into a new age. This brings better balance to more ancient civs in the latter stages of the game and vice versa.

Another revealed detail about the game is the confirmation of downloadable content such as multi-player maps and scenarios for the PlayStation Network. Also there are unlockable maps, scenarios, and mods to be found offline as well.

If you're a big fan of the Civilization series, but too much of a traditionalist to accept having the next game on a console, then you're missing out. Revolution looks likes it's going to be a worthy addition to the series; it's visually on par with Civilization IV and from what we're hearing thus far, it sounds like it's improving on the tried-and-tested formula. If you're interested in seeing more on the game, check out the official website.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

fargueozv @ Mar 20th 2008 12:54PM

As an avid civ fan, I cannot wait until this comes out. I look forward to seeing how this game plays on a console.

NineT9 @ Mar 20th 2008 8:35PM

ha, good to see another civ fan, not a lot of us out there!

Ive been playing Civ since the very first Civilization, one of my favorite games of all time, soooo addicting!!

I'm extremely excited to play a classic game made for new times

Geoff Gibson @ Mar 20th 2008 1:35PM

The game definitely looks like a worthy addition to the franchise, however, I am worried about one thing. A while back I read somewhere that in order to streamline the game and make it more "console gamer friendly" a typical game would only last a few hours. In my opinion even the PC version of the game is too fast...

I seriously hope they have options that allow you to control the time lengths.

ted @ Mar 20th 2008 2:26PM

I am so used to playing this on my laptop with my nose 18 inches from the screen, with 6 hour marathons. How this will translate to sitting 12 feet away on a big screen with 1 hour play sessions, I'll be interested to see.

Dahk @ Mar 20th 2008 3:10PM

Haha, it'll translate to:
12 feet away on a big screen with 1 hour play sessions?

I'm kidding but yeah, LOTS of UI changes and whatnot, so it'll definitely be really interesting.

ted @ Mar 20th 2008 3:26PM

Just sounds like a very different Civ.
I'm not sure I'm gonna like it.
Maybe just wait and see.

xrich @ Mar 20th 2008 4:06PM

i cant wait for this game...im especially interested in the accelerated gameplay. i used to love the long gameplay of the civ series but i havent played the game since call to power because i just do not have the hours to sink into such a long game...