Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Great game

2008-08-18
Fun game and is replayable many times. Could run a little better late in the games. Graphics are pretty good also.

civilization revolution

2008-08-17
must need to be a fan of the old pc version or the old board game risk (dating myself!).....i never heard of the pc version of this and i always sucked at risk (stratego was way better).......anyway, the game itself was ok....graphics were good enough and the game play moved pretty fast but you really have to like these types of games to get anything out of it. i don't so those of you who do may want to ignore my review. those like me, well, may be try a different game.....this one would have been a fun rent but no way worth the money to buy it. there is very little re-playability to games like this for your average, non-internet gamers like myself.....my mistake.....may be gamefly will buy it from me.......have fun and check out madden 09!!!!!

OK game but not great

2008-08-12
If you like civilization you will like this maybe even love it, but don't get your hopes up this isn't much more than a port of the PC version of the game. The biggest drawback is the game play was not significantly improved for use with a console controller... Its a bit awkward and ineffective to more around the map and move troops. The game was also full of graphical glitches this was truly unacceptable, it also ran surprisingly slow. Very annoying. The graphics were ok and I expected much better for a PS3 Game. The sound design could have been better as well.... The more I write this review the more I realize how many issues I had with the game....

Good fun

2008-08-08
Really fun game. I've always enjoyed the Civilization games, and this one doesn't disappoint. It's so much fun playing this game on a HDTV.

It looks like the early multiplayer issues have been worked out with the latest patch. Graphics are decent, not the greatest, but make this by far the best looking Civ game.

not good

2008-08-04
I agree with other people that this game is the worst aspects of the PC version with none of the good ones. It has nothing new and is frustrating to play. The PC version that came out years ago was hand above this.

Like Risk with graffix and social issues.

2008-08-03
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution will be the first offering in the legendary Civilization series to appear on next generation consoles and handheld systems. In development by legendary designer Sid Meier and Firaxis Games, this game will deliver Civilization's renowned epic single-player campaigns featuring vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay. In addition, with revolutionary features like real-time interaction with leaders and advisors, extensive multiplayer capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution will completely transport the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never seen before.

Civilization:Revolution - not for fans of the PC version

2008-08-01
I guess I should have read reviews on this product before purchasing it. Any assumption I made that any company that would place such a well known product on the market would take advantage of the power of the Playstation 3, and live up to the reputation of Sid Meier, the game I have played on a PC or MAC for the last decade, was completely and totally wrong. As it regards game play, it is way too easy to win compared to the PC version, and represented no challenge whatsoever.

I think the most annoying part of the game are the Advisers - they chirp with this shrill high-pitched garble. I mentioned this to my friends and colleagues... and those who like the game mention that they still have to turn the sound down, or just off.

The expectations represented by the franchise, the power of the PS3, the lame gameplay, the cartoonish characterurization (as in characature, not character), the incredibly annoying "speech", represent one of my greatest disappointments I have experienced in a game in many many years.

Is that all I get!

2008-07-31
I realize this was a scaled down version. But comon this game is horrible. I paid 60 bucks and this is all I get? Extremely dissapointed in this PS3 game. I think I am going to sell it. In fact this game should be a poster child for a reason to wait a few weeks before purchasing. I agree this si good for kida and such as well as those that never have played Civilization. For anyone who has played the PC game this is a huge let down.

I understand there will be plenty of those that like this game. My advice go buy Civilization 4 on PC.

Best Civ Yet!

2008-07-30
This is so much fun and a really good title for the PS3! It is great for kids (helps them learn about world history) and great for adults as a strategy game. A lot of Fun! and a the game upddates new maps every week!!

I came I saw I conquered.... Well sort of...

2008-07-29
This is the type of game I have been waiting to hit the consoles for years. A good strategy game that is not bogged down with too much. Sid Meier has created a game that can get just about any gamer into strategy gaming.

Getting into Civilization Revolution is simple. When you are at the starting menu you can go to the play now option and get into a game quickly. There are five difficulty levels available which make this game available to any type of gamer. I found it best to start on the simplest level to get the gameplay down first. Now more experienced players will probably start at a more difficult level. In the single player setting you can also play the game of the week which is something new to the Civilization series. This setting allows you to play the same Civilization and map as everyone else. It's a good chance to hone your skills and compare yourself to other players. This game also has online play which allows you to take on others in building your civilization to the top. There are four different ways to win a game and most games will take you at least three hours no matter what difficulty level. The four ways to win are financial, cultural, domination, or technology(alpha centurai).

I have found that no matter how good I think I am at this game the style can change drastically from match to match. Just have many different maps and varied civilizations can change the difficulty drastically. Playing on the same difficulty level can have you dominating one time and then getting beat up another time. I have found that no matter what type of way you try to win the game it's always best to have your cities well fortified. When your civilization has become established I have found probably the only real negative. The game has a tendency to get a little bogged down when there is a lot going on. This is unfortunate but is nothing that ruins the game.

Civilization Revolution is a positive step forward on the consoles. Not only do the controls work great but this game feels like it belongs on the PS3. It is easily one of the most addictive games I have played on the PS3. Sid Meier did a excellent job on this game and everyone who enjoys strategy and even those who don't think they are should give this game a try. Although I will say this game is not for everyone and you should try the demo first before making a purchase decision.