BUY IT
The civilization games are my favorite games of any platform (PC,PS2, Nintendo, etc.) ever. I've been playing Civ since the first one in the early 90's. The newest one is tight too. It's kinda similar to Age of Empires, more turn-based, less action, more strategy. Don't expect awesome graphics or fast paced action. Its the type of game you just have to think through to plot out your moves to outwit your opponents. The best part about Civilization is the re-playability. A newly random generated world every time with different outcomes everytime. It’s a game that will grow on you the more you play. There are many levels of difficulty and styles of play depending on the Civilization you pick. The high sales of this game are due to fans from prior versions coming back for more. Once your hooked, its all over. Be prepared to lose a lot of sleep.
If you get the game, jump right in and start playing it. The manual is big and somewhat confusing. You can get awesome tips and strategies at
www.civfanatics.com