Developer: Microprose
Developer: Microprose
Developer: Microprose
Publisher: Microprose
Publisher: Microprose
Genre: Strategy
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
E for Everyone: Mild Animated Violence
Sid Meier's Civilization II
Developer: Microprose
Developer: Microprose
Developer: Microprose
Publisher: Microprose
Publisher: Microprose
Genre: Strategy
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
Release Date: January 1, 1996 (US)
E for Everyone: Mild Animated Violence
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Sid Meier's Civilization II

Sid Meier's series of global and historical domination is one of those that will go down as a legend in gaming. There are very few games that even come close to copying the care and depth that this game was created with. The fact that you can win any way that you choose whether that be through diplomacy, combat, economics, research, or productivity makes this one of the most fleshed out strategy titles ever made. This little blurb can do no justice to the genius the original Civilization brought to gaming, and Civ 2 took this brilliance and turned it up in all aspects.


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Editions

Also known as: Civilization II, Sid Meier's Civilization 2, Civ 2, Sid Meier's Civilisation II

Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Publisher: 2K Games

ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+ Language, Mild Fantasy Violence

Sid Meier's Civilization II (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Publisher: Microprose

ESRB E for Everyone Mild Animated Violence

Sid Meier's Civilization II (PC)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Microprose

Sid Meier's Civilization II (PC)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Microprose

Sid Meier's Civilization II (PC)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Microprose

Sid Meier's Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Publisher: Hasbro Interactive

ESRB E for Everyone Mild Animated Violence

Expansion packs related to this game:
Sid Meier's Civilization II: Conflicts in Civilization (PC)

Also available on: PlayStation, Macintosh

Specifications

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Features

  • Defend and conquer using a wide range of weaponry. Deploy a variety of troops, equipment and technology. From archers, paratroopers and elephants to aegis cruisers and stealth fighters.
  • Plan a strategy to outwit history's most cunning leaders. Advanced diplomatic tactics allow you to wage war, make peace or form cooperative alliances with them.
  • Drive your cities technologies evolutions by inventing amphibious warfare, seafaring, tactics, theology and more.
  • Full-motion video brings to life Leonardo ad Vinci's workshop, the statue of liberty and Marco Polo's embassy.
  • Play in per-set scenarios and re-live some of the sweeping eras of mankind, including World War II and the Roman Empire.
  • Stunning graphics provide players with high resolution images and a realistic isometric view. A multi-functional map editor allows you to create unique worlds from a vast array of terrain.