Sid Meier's Civilization III for Windows
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Sid Meier's Civilization III for Windows

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  • ESRB Descriptor: Violence Mild Violence Mild Language Language
  • ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)
  • Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
  • Genre: Adventure
  • Platform: Windows
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Sid Meier's Civilization III for Windows

Few computer games have ever received the level of praise attained by Sid Meier s Civilization III the highly addictive game of epic proportions where players compete in an all-out quest to rule the world. Now both Civilization III and its improved follow-up expansion pack, Civilization III: Play the World are together for the first time. Now there are more ways to win, pathways to explore, strategies to employ and exciting online modes of play. Civilization III: Gold Edition gives Civ fans unmatched strategic gameplay for solo heroic ventures or to battle players from around the world. Negotiate alliances with 24 Civilizations and famous leaders. Build an empire and culture that is the envy of other civilizations. Conquer vast territories with powerful armies and a variety of fighting methods. Challenge opponents from around the world in a variety of multiplayer games.

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Sid Meier's Civilization III Gold Edition

bymcmaster Jan 7, 2004
62 Helpfuls 63 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Civilization III is a very smart and challenging game!
Cons It takes a weekend to play a game.
Recommended it? Yes

What a pleasant surprise. I have tried some of Sid Meier's games in the past and was not that impressed. Most of his games are 80% city building and 20% military. Civilization III Gold is a nice balance of the two and then some. Not only do you have to build your empire and military, you have to... Read full review »

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Don't Get Hooked...

bymcheesecake Oct 30, 2007
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros enormously expansive, ridiculously replayable
Cons goodbye, productivity...
Recommended it? Yes

I'm morally obligated to tell you right off the bat: Don't buy Civilization III unless you have hours upon hours of your life to throw away. But if you do, you won't be disappointed.

The premise, of course, is that you are the ruler of a small tribe, and must eventually lead them to... Read full review »

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Get ready to Rule

byraiderrus Feb 12, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Always different, simple but complex
Cons graphics could be better, not much action
Recommended it? Yes

Sid Meier's Civ III is a great strategy game for those able to devote hours to one campaign.  You will need to set aside ample time as the gameplay for this can be quite consuming, unless you wipe out all of your rivals early on in the game.  It's a simple, yet complex game because you choose the... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

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MPN 742725252691

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ESRB Descriptor Violence • Mild Violence • Mild Language • Language
ESRB Rating E - (Everyone)
Publisher Take 2 Interactive
Genre Adventure
Platform Windows

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Product ID 48395817
UPC 742725248090

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