Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Posted : admin | On 30-04-2021

Strategy games are quite captivating. If you like turn based games that require you to strategize then Civilization IV: Warlords is a great choice for you. This is a part of the Civilization series. This version is the first expansion pack of Civilization IV. The developer of this game is Firaxis Games. It is available on two platforms; MS Windows and Mac OS X. It has a single and multiplayer mode available.

Sid Meier's Civilization Iv Beyond The Sword

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit. The expansion focuses on the time periods after the invention of gunpowder and delivers 11 unique and challenging scenarios created by the development team at Firaxis as well as esteemed members of the Community. Sid Meier's Civilization IV is the ultimate PC strategy game, offering players the chance to lead their chosen nation from the dawn of man through the space age and become the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Now the complete Civilization IV experience is available, DRM (Digital Rights.

Gameplay

This game pays tribute to many historically prominent military leaders like Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great. Introduction of the new warlord units lets you change the course of History. The new ‘Great General’ unit is the main reason and exciting feature for the expansion. The Great General can also be attached to other units to form a Warlord unit. This increases the players’ chance at world domination exponentially. Players only receive the ‘Great General’ after winning a couple of battles against opponents. The new scenarios added to the expansion pack introduce exciting and fun ways to strategize and play. When you choose a civilization, you get its unique units; leaders to play with. The Vassal states under you now are in allegiance to you when you battle with other opponents.

Similarity Reference

The series Civilization comes under the 4x game genre. Endless Space is another series of the same genre that is similar to it. The major difference between the two series is that Endless Space is based on the vast and mysterious universe, making it a sci-fi themed game. Players have to expand their empire starting with the colonization of different star systems in space, eventually to be the conqueror of the Galaxy. Both video game series require you to explore and expand initially. Once you have gained more resources and land, you exploit them and exterminate your opponents.

Features

Since this is an expansion pack of Civilization IV, it has a variety of new features added to its gameplay. Listed below are the new exciting features:

New Warlord units
Eight unique units
Six civilizations and leaders
Four newly introduced leaders for original civilizations
New ways and tools to conquer and dominate the world
New leader traits
Unique buildings in each civilization
Vassal State (diplomatic state)
Pros
New and user-friendly mod capabilities
Major improvements with added new resources and additions
The core part of the gameplay has been tweaked; rival states can be turned to vassals

Cons

Requires you to have Civilization IV to play the Warlords expansion pack
Core concept of the game is diluted due to the extreme militaristic focus