Civilization
V takes this definitive strategy game series in new directions with the
introduction of hexagon
tiles allowing for deeper strategy, more
realistic gameplay and stunning organic
landscapes for
players to explore as they expand their empire.
Sid Meier's Civilization
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: Firaxis Games
Platform: PC
Language: English
Size: 3.04 GB
Release: Sep 21, 2010
GameSpot Score: 9.0
Genre: Historic Turn-Based Strategy
The brand new engine orchestrates a spectacular visual
experience that brings players closer to the Civ experience than ever, featuring fully animated leaders interacting with players from a screen-filling diplomatic scene and speaking in their native language for the first time.
Wars between
empires
feel massive as armies dominate the landscape, and combat is more
exciting and intense than ever before. The addition of ranged
bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new
strategies to guarantee
victory on the battlefield. In addition to the new gameplay features debuting in Civilization V, an extensive suite of community, modding and multiplayer elements will also make an appearance.
Key Features:
* Believable World: More than just a
strategy
game -- the expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings
to take up the reigns of power and forge a mighty empire. Civilization V offers a limitless variety of vast, realistic and diverse landscapes for players to explore, battle over and claim as their own.
* Inviting Presentation: An intuitive interface eases both new players
and Civ veterans into the game. Guided by a set of trusted advisers who
will explain game functionality and provide counsel for significant
decisions, even first-time players will be confident in the choices they make.
* Huge Battles: Combat is more exciting and engaging than ever before. Wars between empires feel massive with armies spreading across the landscape. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield.
*
Live History: Write your own epic story each time you play! Choose one
of eighteen historical civilizations to lead from the stone-age to the
space age on your quest to build the worlds most powerful empire.
* Improved Diplomacy: Negotiate with some of historys most cunning rulers, each with a well-crafted plan for victory. Successful diplomacy will depend on players
carefully managing relationships with other leaders, trading items and
land, plying them with gold, and deciding if they are friend or foe.
City States will present a new diplomatic battleground on which the
major powers of the world will vie for supremacy.
* In-Game Community Hub: Compete with Civ players
from all over the globe via the Internet and Play by Email, or compete
locally in Hotseat and LAN matches, offering endless ways to rule the
world. The game itself now serves as the hub of community activity,
featuring the ability to share scenarios, compare scores, brag about
achievements and visit one of the thriving Civ fansites without leaving
the game. Its now easier than ever for players to become involved in the global Civ Community.
* Modability: With unprecedented modding tools, players will have unlimited options for modifying Civilization V any way they like.
System Requirements
* Minimum System Requirements
o Operating System:
Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
o Processor: Dual Core CPU
o Memory: 2GB RAM
o Hard Disk Space: 8 GB Free
o DVD-ROM Drive: Required for disc-based
installation
o Video: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
o Sound:
DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
o DirectX: DirectX version 9.0c
* Recommended System Requirements
o Operating System: Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
o Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
o Memory: 4 GB RAM
o Hard Disk Space: 8 GB Free
o DVD-ROM Drive: Required for disc-based installation
o Video: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
o Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
o DirectX: DirectX version 11
Other Requirements:
Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software
installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Install Notes:
1. Unpack release
2. Mount image or burn it
3. Install
4. Copy the content from the SKIDROW folder on the DVD to your
installation directory and overwrite
5. Play the game