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Better and better and better ...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 21
Date: November 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Sid Meier and his crew have done it again. I played it three-hours straight the first time I booted it up. It runs flawlessly and has enough tweeks that it is like a whole new game, but with familiar ghosts from past versions scattered here and there. I'd like to write more, but I've got to go play Civ III.

ALL CIVZ AND NOW THE BEST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 19
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When Civ 2 came out, it was the greatest most in depth game ever made, and I played it for hours on end. Giving people the ability to deal with diplomacy commerce military religeon and city building of a vast empire. The game spanned from 4000 bc to 2020 AD, having the technology vastly change. Creating a giant empire by hand was one of the greatest thrills ever, facing leaders like Abe Lincoln, Gengis Khan, and Shaka Zulu. Unlike most strategy games, the civ series is played like a very very complex boardgame, making it more of a strategy game than simply who can click the fastest. Civ 3 adds many different options too the game. The greatly enhanced graphics will make the game even greater eye candy, along with the new culture system, which will affect how a leader deals with conquered cities and his/her own cities. Another difference i have heard of will be the Unique Units for each civilization. For instance, the german unique unit is Panzier tanks, while the mongols is horse archers, and the Persians have 'immortals'. ALL of these things together promise to make one of the most complex, exciting, game ever made. BUY IT!!

I see more sleepless nights

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When Civ 2 came out it caused me to lose track of time. I have seen the same thing happening now. Civ 3 is a great game which offers many hours of entertainment which will make you wish there was more time in the day. For either the new Civ player, or a returning Civ addict, this game will not dissapoint. While it is an incredible game, there are some flaws (...). In some cases it is a metter of pushing the 'i believe button' (tanks vs. archers) because it allows balance in the game to a degree. Other flaws such as corruption can be fixed with patches (if you decide to take an easy way) available at Civ 3 fan sites by doing a simple search on the internet.
Overall it is an excellent game which shows that you don't need mindblowing AI to enjoy yourself on a lazy weekend.

Best Strategy Game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 17
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the most inticipated game of the year, and of my life. I have been playing Civ. II for 4 years and can't wait for Civ. III to be release! I have been reading about this game for months, and if you like strategy games and history in general, you will fall in love with this game. Don't wait, order now.

SID'S BEST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: February 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the Best CIV to date. Those who gave this game less than 5 stars are incapable of being pleased, or had to high of hopes.

A real "must have" for civers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 13
Date: October 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Civ III is the wet dream of all real Civilization fans.
Let's just say that many of us has been waiting for
this moment for years; at least since 1998/9.
I can warmly recommend this game for all strategy gamers,
but I suppose those who enjoy games like Quake III Arena,
should try to find something else. Anyway, ***** (5 stars)
is my rating for Civ III. Strategy fan, try it out!

(...)
-Rasbelin-

Civ, Civ2, SMAC... and now CIV!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 30
Date: October 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

civ was and still is one of my favorite all time turnbased games. civ2 continued in that tradition but with better eyecandy. SMAC was just as addictive (but i still think that Civ and Civ2 were better). For turn based, world building, blood letting (in a pg2.. yes 2... sorta way), comercial/diplomatic cutthroat, all out addictive sorta game.... well it takes the cake. NOTHING before or after (or between) has been as good and you can bet this one is just as good. Sid Meyer is a genius and I am happy he decided to use that genius towards games.
Now enough of the dry comments..... Yes I got oil to trade.
How much? What about that neat tech youve been sporting in battle recently?
=)

A truly AWSOME game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: April 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I preorderd this game and still play it for hours on end. I was/am a big fan of the other Civilization games and was not disappointed with the third installment of the series. Anyone who dreamed of running a great civilization to glory or loves strategy and management should purchase this game. I LOVE this game. Also the game editor is very well done and can really change the game for unlimited power and you can customize your own worlds to every last detail and in fact I'm going to play it right now.

You will really have to use your brain to win this game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

After winning this game (Civ3) I come to realize this game will challenge your thinking skills even more. For one, unlike the other previous Civilization versions...you must obtain strategic resources in order to upgrade city improvements and military units. That's right...just because you discovered "Ecology" does not automatically entitle you to build a mass transit system. Second, the art of negotiation comes into play with the newly designed diplomacy. If other nations have the resources you need...you can trade goods or even cities! There are lots more to talk about...but its up to you to decide. If I were you, GO BUY IT!!! This game is just that great :)

Just Like Civ and Civ 2, only lots better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Sweet Lord, this game is FANtastic! It implements new ideas like culture that establish borders, while getting rid of tiresome diplomats and spies and streamlining them into the advisiors. I can't imagine a more perfect game. It has put every sports game, every 1st person shooters, and all my other strategy games away in their cases. It might keep me from finishing my master's degree. Oh well, some things are worth it.

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