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 Still great December 15, 2005
OK, compared to all the flashy new games that are out these days the graphics are nothing, but it's so addictive!
I've been playing this game now for about 10 years and a few times a year I play it for hours on end, trying to build a good new society in the new world.
You can build cities, assign certain tasks to people who are good at it and try to maintain friendships with the indians, the other European nations (you can choose between England, France, Spain and Holland) and eventually get your independance (after a war) with the mother country.
If you liked the first version of Civilization you will like this, it's small, easy to play and you will actually learn something about colonial history as well!
Needs an update, but my favorite game of all time! November 22, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been a long-time PC gamer: I purchased this game new (what, in 1993 or so?!), and it has always been my favorite. Other games have come along that I enjoy: Civilization, Roller Coaster Tycoon, the Sims, etc. but I always come back to Colonization as my first love. I think this game was the first time I spent an entire Saturday as a young teen, playing computer (and not video) games!
Be aware that the graphics are incredibly outdated, and that if you have a newer OS on your computer, like Windows XP, the game does not like to work: in general, it can be made to work, but mine, for instance, has a bug that makes me reboot every little while (worth it, if you like the game that much). I gave this game 4 stars since in order to play it on a newer operating system, it likes to crash: cuts back on the fun factor.
You handle things on a turn-by-turn basis: with sailing back and forth from the home country's port to the new world, fighting or making peace with Indians & other European neighbors, as well as exploring & finding treasure, this game is tons of fun! I love assigning each colonist a specific task (clear road, get lumber, make rum, make hammers, etc.)...
All in all, my favorite game of all time, and I keep holding my breath for an upgrade!
Good Game Needs a Revision July 28, 2005
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a great game but it is only compatable with Windows 98 and older operateing systems. You will enjoy it if you like Strategy games like Civilization, Alpha-Centauri, etc. It needs an updated graphics and needs to be made compatible with newer operating systems.
A classic (must have) game. May 14, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I originally was introduced to this game back in 1994 or 95 and fell in love with it then. I think I played it non-stop for weeks, then would take a break and come back to it all over again. Since then I've bought many new computers, and somewhere in the fray it never got transferred. I bought a new copy of it just a few years ago, and I still love playing it. It amazes me that in the era of XBoxes and Playstations, I still find this game entertaining, challenging, and smart! The key role of the game is to colonize the new world, and while you're doing that, fight off the occasional angry Native, or even worse, your neighboring colony from a different country. Best thing to do is to set up a few scouts to find that famous, yet hard to discover "fountain of youth", then you'll be overwhelmed with colonist wanting to develop your new colonies. Every time I play the game I have a different objective, should I prosper in peace, dominate the continent, or see how many colonies I can create, network together and manage? The options are there, and even after playing this game for so many years I'm still finding little secrets waiting to be discovered. This game will suck you in for hours, and if you use the cheats (which I somewhat enjoy) you'll wonder where the day went in no time. Now, what are you waiting for? Buy this game already! You won't be sorry.
 Fantastic game January 10, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I LOVE this game!! I have had endless enjoyment from this title and have been playing it for several years now......... really!
I was looking for a copy for my Dad so he could get the documentation,etc. for it too.
Best game I have played on a PC and in the top 10 regardless the system.
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