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Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $48.88
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New (22) Used (12) from $48.88
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 204
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 37240
UPC: 710425372407
EAN: 0710425372407
ASIN: B000WMEEBC
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Is that all I get! July 31, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
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! July 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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... July 29, 2008
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
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.
Unleash the Dogs of Gaming... July 28, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Unlike the vast majority of reviewers posting here, I've never played any of the previous Civ games on the PC. Yep, I'm a Civirgin, and one of the people that Civ Rev was designed for - the uninitiated console gamer. And as a fan of turn-based strategy games, let me say that this game is a highly addictive funnel which will suck away hours of your life as you battle and build your mighty empire.
Playing one of 16 civilizations, you'll be tossed onto a randomly generated map with four other leaders where you found your capital city and begin your quest for victory. Winning is possible in four different categories: Domination, Technology, Economic, or Cultural. Upon founding your city, your workers will start to harvest the raw materials to begin producing units and buildings. Units are mostly military in nature, and designed for offensive or defensive purposes, depending on what sort of victory you're going for. Buildings are used to enhance your city and push it in one of several directions, making it a production or cultural powerhouse that also reaps gold or scientific knowledge to advance your technology.
Which brings us to the Tech Tree, obviously important for a technological victory, but vitally important for the others as well. Initially your starting civ will have the ability to learn only four technologies - Alphabet, Bronze Working, Horseback Riding, or Pottery. An advisor instructs you as to the benefits and uses of each technology, letting you know if it's primarily for cultural, scientific or military use. Learning a tech unlocks further techs, taking you from archers and warriors to modern infantry, tanks, battle ships and bombers. The handy Tech Tree - showing all techs and what is needed to unlock them - is available to view at any time, so you can plot what to research on your road to glory. Being the first to research a tech before other civs usually offers a bonus, such as a free unit or city enhancement.
The game then becomes a balancing act. Focus too much on one area, such as military production at the expense of culture, and watch as your cities begin to "flip" to civs with higher culture. Focus too much on infastructure without building defense and your neighbors will roll over you. In essence, this forces you to really think about what your next move should be and deepens the game play. Which, of course, leads to a "just one more turn" approach that has you playing long after you originally planned on quitting. And that's just Single Player mode. Toss in playing against real people over the 'net or a LAN hook-up and, well, kiss your free time goodbye...
All in all, if you enjoy strategy games, you should really enjoy this outing. Kudos to the folks that put this together for dipping their toe into the console market. And as someone untainted by experience with previous PC versions, I have no disillusions over what "could've" or "should've" been and just enjoy it for what it is.
Good Game Graphics could be better July 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fun game.
I wish the map display was a bit better, but fun overall.
Wish more people had it for the PS3 Tried to play online with other players but there was not any.
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