Sid Meier's Civilization game cover

Sid Meier's Civilization

1991MicroProse

9.2/10MicroProse
StrategyTurn-Based

Build an empire from ancient times to the space age in this turn-based strategy masterpiece.

Gameplay

Turn-based strategy with civilization building, technology research, diplomacy, and multiple victory conditions.

Historical Context

Developed by Sid Meier at MicroProse as the definitive turn-based strategy game covering human history.

Fun Facts

  • Features the famous 'one more turn' addiction factor
  • Based on a board game of the same name
  • Spawned one of gaming's most successful strategy franchises

Cultural Impact

Established the 4X strategy genre and influenced decades of strategy game development.

Review

Civilization created the perfect 4X strategy experience with deep gameplay that kept players engaged for hours at a time.

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