The interface is a little old-fashioned, but it works. Civ2 is about discovery, management, and strategy.Ĭontrolling Civ2 is actually easier this time around.
CIVILIZATION II RELEASE DATE PS1 PC
But, it must be said that Civ2 on the PC wasn't an impressionist masterpiece anyway.
The resolution is lower and thus a lot of shine and sharpness is lost.
The changes from the PC version are quite obvious. The biggest differences in Civ2 appear in the game's looks and its control, and in neither case was I distraught. Gamers likely to lean toward bargaining, negotiations, and haggling are sure to enjoy the armada of choices ahead of them.Īlthough it should be obvious, Civilization II does not use analog control or dual shock vibration. Similarly, diplomacy is incredibly deep this time around. Now other cultures will vary more in their behavior toward you - and the choices you make - whether they are war, trade, or negotiations. Civ2 is a single-player game, and with games against the "computer," AI is important. With fewer tribes, however, you may not learn new fundamentals, such as a trade or a skill, or even certain inventions, until much later in the game.Īlthough Civilization 1 never was published on PlayStation, the differences from the Civilization 1 and 2 are subtle but significant. You'll find greater stability and growth before you encounter other civilizations. With fewer tribes, you'll likely encounter less "action" (i.e. But with more people comes the chance of crowding, and greater competition for resources. Are you going be aggressive and war-like and pummel the peasants amongst you? Or will you haggle, negotiate, and stay peaceful? Or, will you make peace pacts and then betray them? It's all up to you.Īs tribes go the more tribes available the more alliances, war spoils, and opportunities for trade there are, making for a diverse game with more surprises. Many theories have been discussed on how best to reach critical mass and success with Civilization, but as a leader, you must decide what works best for you. You can decide on your role as a leader (chieftain, warlord, prince, king, emperor, or deity) the map size (small, medium, or large) your gender the style of structures to appear in your world (Bronze Age Monolith, Classical, Far East, or Medieval) what race you'd like to lead (there are 21 races), what kind of barbarian activity there is (village, roving bands, restless tribes, or raging hordes), and how many other tribes you'll encounter (three to seven). From either, the Goddess of Victory will narrate the next 10 options, as you make initial decisions. To start off, the game provides a straight entr¿e, or a beginner's option.
But for beginners or experts, your choices are numerous. A conscious decision was made to enable PlayStation gamers an easier start.
Activision knew Civilization would need lengthy instructions, and even for beginners, it's got a slow, steady learning curve. Starting a game is quite easy on the PlayStation. When entering this game you thrust yourself into a realm in which every decision alters the social, economical, and political aspects of life and history. The PSX version of Civ2 delivers the city building skills, the cultural phenomenons, and all-around human behaviors required to create great civilizations. It's slow and plodding, but it's meant to be. Racing, action, and sports fans should stay away from this competitive game of intellectual pursuits and imaginative empires.
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