Back in the 1990s Microprose got me fired from a job and almost caused me to flunk out of college. The addictive nature of Civilization, X-COM and Pirates! meant that playing games became more important than going to work or attending class. But now, since playing games is work, I can safely confess that I've been totally captivated by Firaxis's remake of the old C64 classic. The new game adds a few new gameplay elements to the mix and updates the graphics but it still tightly adheres to the strengths that made the first game an all-consuming addiction for those of us who played it.

CivilizationV implemented a completely new combat system, the deeper the system ofdiplomatic relations in conjunction with many innovations. The new partof the popular strategy card is not divided into squares, as in previousinstallments of the series, and the hexagons. This allows players tothink through the deeper tactics of confrontation, and opponents tocreate a more beautiful landscapes. Civilization V is built on acompletely new engine that will help players to immerse themselves inthe atmosphere of the game. Diplomatic communication now takes place notin the window, and in full screen mode and accompanied by a completecharacter animation, which communicate in their native languages. Forthose players who just prefer to beat, and then say, provides animproved system of warfare. It allows strikes on enemy territory at adistance ...

CivilizationV implemented a completely new combat system, the deeper the system ofdiplomatic relations in conjunction with many innovations. The new partof the popular strategy card is not divided into squares, as in previousinstallments of the series, and the hexagons. This allows players tothink through the deeper tactics of confrontation, and opponents tocreate a more beautiful landscapes. Civilization V is built on acompletely new engine that will help players to immerse themselves inthe atmosphere of the game. Diplomatic communication now takes place notin the window, and in full screen mode and accompanied by a completecharacter animation, which communicate in their native languages. Forthose players who just prefer to beat, and then say, provides animproved system of warfare. It allows strikes on enemy territory at adistance ...

With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meiers Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest strategy franchises of all-time. Now, Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive strategy game to unprecedented heights by adding new ways to play and win; new tools to manage and expand your civilization; extensive modding capabilities; and intensely competitive multiplayer options.