Rating: 81.1%
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) and Mac
Genres: Simulator, Strategy and Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes: Fantasy, Historical, Educational and 4X (explore, expand, exploit and exterminate)
Keywords: world domination, construction, turn-based, military, spaceship, management, steam, micromanagement, multiple endings, tank, grid-based movement, economy, sequel, mining, famous quotes, bink video, top-down perspective, non-player character, resource gathering, in-game map editor, historical figures in fictional settings, catapult, commerce, nuclear bomb, content editor, tech trees, alternate reality, colony, feudalism, historical inaccuracy, barbarians, naval warfare, biblical quotes, nuclear fallout, supply and demand, nomads, macromanagement, e3 2002, e3 2001, interactive achievement awards 2002 and political
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Developer: Firaxis Games;Westlake Interactive
Publisher: Infogrames;MacSoft Games
Sid Meier's Civilization III
Summary:
Civilization III, like the other Civilization games, is based around building an empire, from the ground up, beginning at start of recorded history and continuing beyond the current modern day. The player's civilization is centered around a core of cities that provide the resources necessary to grow the player's cities, construct city improvements, wonders, and units, and advance the player's technological development. The player must balance a good infrastructure, resources, diplomatic and trading skills, technological advancement, city and empire management, culture, and military power to succeed.
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