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Sid Meier's Civilization

Released

  • PC-9800 Series
  • Atari ST/STE
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Mac
  • DOS
  • Amiga

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About

Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn-based strategy computer game created by Sid Meier for MicroProse in 1991.The game's objective is "...to build an empire that would stand the test of time". The game begins in 4000 BC, and the players attempt to expand and develop their empires through the ages until modern and near-future times. It is also known simply as Civilization.

Developer
MPS Labs
Publisher
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Genres
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Historical, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings
USK 0
IGDB rating
89 / 100 (265 ratings)
Also known as
Civ 1, Civ, Civilization, Sid Meier's Civilization: Shin Sekai Nadaibunmei

Release dates

Release dates by platform
PlatformRelease
Amiga
Atari ST/STE
DOS · North America · Europe · Brazil · Australia
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PC-9800 Series

Screenshots

  • Sid Meier's Civilization screenshot 1
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