Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is a video game that consists of 10 releases
Reviewed on July 31, 2008
It's not a seamless transition, but Civilization Revolution is a mostly successful effort to bring Sid Meier's celebrated strategy series to consoles.
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Civilization: Revolution is the first game in Sid Meier's long-running strategy series that was specifically developed for consoles and the Nintendo DS.
Background
Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution was developed by Firaxis and published by 2K Games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, DS, and iPhone. A Wii version was in development but was placed on hold in 2007. Similar to the PC series upon which the console and handheld installment are based, Revolution features a fast-paced alternate history that gets played out between a historical figure of your choosing and other such luminaries.Gameplay
Advisors pop up throughout the game with useful info and advice.
As with all Civilization games, power is not the only route to victory. You are allowed to play in a number of different styles, each of which can lead to winning a match.
- Domination: You must capture and hold each of the other 4 civilizations' capital cities.
- Technology: Be the first to launch a space ship and discovery the planet Alpha Centauri.
- Cultural: Acquire 20 Great Persons, wonders, and/or captured cities and build the United Nations wonder.
- Economic: Amass 20,000 gold and build the World Bank wonder.
Other single player modes include Game of the Week and Scenario. Game of the Week is a weekly match in which players compete asynchronously over the internet. The map, starting location and competing civilizations are the same for everyone. The best scores are posted online, broken down by difficulty, to show you how you stack up against players around the world. To prevent cheating, the save option is disabled in this mode.
Scenarios are unique matches that add their own win conditions and rules.
Multiplayer
In addition to the single-player mode, the game also has online support on consoles. This allows up to four human players and one AI player to compete in multiple modes of ranked or unranked matches.- Head-to-Head: Two human players face off against each other and 3 AI controlled civilizations.
- Teams: Two teams of two humans and one AI civilization fight for supremacy.
- Free-for-all: Four human players and one AI in an all out brawl to become the best civilization.
Civilizations
There are sixteen civilizations in the game, each has unique attributes that they gain at the beginning of each era. Some civilizations have unique units as well.
Julius CaesarThe Romans
Led by Julius Caesar, the Romans start the game with a Republic and Code Of Laws.
Julius Caesar
- Ancient: 1/2 price roads
- Medieval: 1/2 price Wonders
- Industrial: More Great People
- Modern: New cities have 1 population
- Special units: Cataphract
CleopatraThe Egyptians
Led by Cleopatra, the Egyptians start the game with an Ancient Wonder.
Cleopatra
- Ancient: 1 food and trade from desert regions
- Medieval: Knowledge of Irrigation
- Industrial: 1 Rifleman movement
- Modern: 50% Caravan gold
- Special units: None
Alexander the GreatThe Greeks
Led by Alexander the Great, the Greeks start the game with a courthouse.
Alexander the Great
- Ancient: Knowledge of Democracy
- Medieval: More Great People
- Industrial: 1/2 cost Library
- Modern: 1 food from sea regions
- Special units: Hoplite, Trireme
IsabellaThe Spanish
Led by Isabella, the Spanish start the game with the knowledge of Navigation.
Isabella
- Ancient: Exploration cash doubled
- Medieval: 1 naval combat
- Industrial: 50% Gold production
- Modern: 1 production from hills
- Special units: Conquistador
Otto van BismarckThe Germans
Led by Otto van Bismarck, the Germans start the game with automatic upgrades to Elite units.
Otto van Bismarck
- Ancient: New Warriors are veterans
- Medieval: 1 production from forest regions
- Industrial: 1/2 cost Barracks
- Modern: 2% interest on gold reserves
- Special units: Panzer Tank, 88mm Gun, Heinkel Bomber, ME109 Fighter
Catherine the GreatThe Russians
Led by Catherine the Great, the Russians start the game with a local area map.
Catherine the Great
- Ancient: 1 food from plains
- Medieval: New defensive units receive Loyalty
- Industrial: 1/2 cost Riflemen
- Modern: 1/2 cost Spies
- Special units: Cossack Horseman, T34 Tank
Mao ZedongThe Chinese
Led by Mao Zedong, the Chinese start the game with the knowledge of Writing.
Mao Zedong
- Ancient: New cities have 1 population
- Medieval: Knowledge of Literacy
- Industrial: 1/2 cost Library
- Modern: Cities not affected by Anarchy
- Special units: None
Abraham LincolnThe Americans
Led by Abraham Lincoln, the Americans start the game with a Great Person.
Abraham Lincoln
- Ancient: 2% interest on gold reserves
- Medieval: Rush units at 1/2 price
- Industrial: 1 food from plains
- Modern: Factories triple production
- Special units: Sherman Tank, Flying Fortress, Mustang Fighter
Tokugawa IeyasuThe Japanese
Led by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Japanese start the game with the knowledge of Ceremonial Burial.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Ancient: 1 food from sea regions
- Medieval: 1 Samurai Knight attack
- Industrial: Cities not affected by Anarchy
- Modern: New defensive units receive Loyalty
- Special units: Samurai Knight, Ashigaru Pikemen, Val Bomber, Zero Fighter
Napoleon BonaparteThe French
Led by Napoleon Bonaparte, the French start the game with a Cathedral.
Napoleon Bonaparte
- Ancient: Knowledge of Pottery
- Medieval: 1/2 price roads
- Industrial: 1 Cannon attack
- Modern: 1 Rifleman movement
- Special units: Trebuchet, Howitzer
Mohandas GandhiThe Indians
Led by Mohandas Gandhi, the Indians start the game with access to all the resources.
Mohandas Gandhi
- Ancient: Cities not affected by Anarchy
- Medieval: Knowledge of Religion
- Industrial: Settlers 1/2 cost
- Modern: 1/2 cost Courthouse
- Special units: None
SaladinThe Arabs
Led by Saladin, the Arabs start the game with the knowledge of Religion.
Saladin
- Ancient: 50% Caravan gold
- Medieval: Knowledge of Mathematics
- Industrial: 1 Horseman/Knights attack
- Modern: 2% interest on gold reserves
- Special units: None
MontezumaThe Aztecs
Led by Montezuma, the Aztecs start the game with a wealth of gold.
Montezuma
- Ancient: Units heal after combat victory
- Medieval: Temples produce 3 science
- Industrial: 1/2 price roads
- Modern: 50% Gold production
- Special units: Jaguar Warrior
Shaka ZuluThe Zulu
Led by Shaka Zulu, the Zulu start the game with overrun combat advantage.
Shaka Zulu
- Ancient: 1 Warrior movement
- Medieval: Rapid city growth
- Industrial: 50% Gold production
- Modern: 1/2 cost Riflemen
- Special units: Impi Warrior
Genghis KhanThe Mongolian Empire
Led by Genghis Khan, the Mongols start the game with 50% trade from captured cities.
Genghis Khan
- Ancient: Barbarian villagers join us
- Medieval: 1 Cavalry speed
- Industrial: 2 production from Mountains
- Modern: Knowledge of Communism
- Special units: Keshik
ElizabethThe English
Led by Elizabeth, the English begin the game with the knowledge of Monarchy.
Elizabeth
- Ancient: 1 Longbow Archer defense
- Medieval: 1 naval combat
- Industrial: 1 production from hills
- Modern: Naval support doubled
- Special units: Longbow Archer, Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire Fighter
Key Features
Civilopedia
The Civilopedia acts as an in-game encyclopedia containing various aspects and help about the game. For example, the civilopedia contains:
No Idea what this guy's talking about? Check the Civilopedia!
- Tech Tree information
- City and Unit information
- Historical text, pictures, and video detailing every aspect of the game
- Resource requirements
- Terrain Information
- Upgrades and wonders information
- Rewards
Hall of Glory
The Hall of glory contains all of the Great Leaders, Great People, and Wonders that you have unlocked.Scenarios
Scenarios are pre-determined objectives on cleverly-designed maps:- Attack of the Huns - Fiercer Barbarians
- Chariots of the Gods - Bonus Tech and Faster Tech
- Age of Imperialism - Bonus Naval support, large empires, and bonus tech
- Apocalypse! - Late game start, Domination Victory only
- Beta Centauri - All tech available
- Blitzkrieg! - Fast units, tug of war
- Golden Age - Less Barbarians, Increase Great People gain
- Lightning Round - Sped up Game
- Its Money that Matters - Begin with 1000 Gold
- Eternal Kombat - Fast military Upgrades, 3 cities start, No peace
Downloadable Content
Single Player Map Pack: The Surreal (4 maps)
- Atoll - Narrow Straits
- Patterns - Balanced map w/ Artifacts
- Mountains of Madness - As the name suggests, there are many mountains
- Paisley - Snaking islands
Single Player Map Pack: The Brave New Worlds (4 maps)
- Mazeworld - Mountainous maze-like map
- Chokepoint - Consists of...chokepoints.
- Donutworld - Donut-Shaped
- Checkerboard - Small scattered islands
Scenario Map Pack: Victory Pack (3 Scenarios)
- Enlightenment - Cultural Victory specific
- Hyper Drive - Fast Space Race
- Gold Rush - Gold Victory Specific
Scenario Map Pack: Survival (3 Scenarios)
- Ice Age - Ice covered continents
- Global Warming - Seas have risen
- The Eye - Faster units, bonus starting techs
Multi player Map Pack: The Terrestrial (4 maps)
- South Pacific - map designed after New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia
- the UK - England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales map
- Earth - Terrain modeled after globe
- Equal Opportunity - All players have equal starts
Multi player Map Pack: The Elemental (4 maps)
- Fiery Axis - Naval combat on a map inspired by the Firaxis Logo
- Starfish - Map shaped like a starfish
- Oasis World - Deserts with scattered oases
- Invasion USA - North America inspired map
Wonder/Artifact Pack: The Eternal (4 Wonders/ 2 Artifacts)
- Ancient: Trajan's Column
- Medieval: University of Sankore
- Industrial: Eiffel Tower
- Modern: Cristo Redentor
- Artifact 1: Pharaoh's Needle
- Artifact 2: Tesla's "Peace" Ray
Wonder/Artifact Pack: The Ionic (4 Wonders/ 2 Artifacts)
- Ancient: Coliseum
- Medieval: Taj Mahal
- Industrial: Statue of Liberty
- Modern: Sydney Opera House
- Artifact 1: Terracotta Army
- Artifact 2: Sphinx
Wonder/Artifact Pack: The Mythic (4 Wonders/ 2 Maps)
- Ancient: Lighthouse of Alexandria
- Medieval: Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Industrial: Scotland Yard
- Modern: SETI
- Artifact 1: Camelot
- Artifact 2: Tower of Babel
Xbox 360 Game Installation
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution requires 6.3GB (with the newest update it only requires 4.9GB) of space to install on an Xbox 360 HDD.iPhone and DS Versions
The iPhone and DS versions of civilization revolution feature touch screen controls as well as simpler graphics but still retain the same strategic gameplay structure as the other versions allowing players of any version to transfer their skills to the others.
The DS version
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Civilization Revolution: Civilizations Guide
An overview of the gameplay bonuses available to civilizations, and the relative merits of each.
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