Civilization IV: Colonization (PC)

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European nation on their quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover a New World, negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire great power and battle for their freedom and independence.

• Classic Game Design Rebuilt for the Modern Era: Usher forth a new generation of Sid Meier's Colonization gameplay built on the award-winning Civilization IV engine, providing the beautiful visuals, famously addictive gameplay and endless fun that are synonymous with Sid Meier strategy games.
• Fight the Homeland and Establish a New Nation: Play as the English, Spanish, French or the Dutch and journey to a brave new world in search of freedom from your oppressive homeland.
• Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the hostile homeland - Trade resources, gold and land as you build the foundation for a self-sufficient and powerful colony.
• Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay: Acquire founding fathers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style.
• Brand New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that Firaxis has built to be accessible and easy to navigate.
• Multiplayer Offers Endless Replay Value: Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and Play by Email modes or compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering endless ways to conquer the New World.
• Mods & Community Tools: Players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs. Firaxis will ship the game with modding tools including a map editor using XML and Python.

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Game Features

• Colonization Meets Cave IV: Built on the Civilization IV engine, Civilization IV: Colonization lets you experience one of Sid Meier's classic games - this new version has been ramped up to deliver the same addictive game play but with vibrant 3D graphics and a more expansive turn-based strategy experience
• New World Colonies: Each time you play, choose to lead one of four major European powers
• England, Spain, France, or the Netherlands
• Famous Leaders: Play as or compete against famous historical leaders like Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington
• Enhanced Diplomacy: Engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and your hostile motherland. Trade resources, gold and even land while trying to build a self sufficient and powerful colony
• Continental Congress: Earn founding fathers, which help guide your nation to freedom from the motherland, based on your game play style
• Brand New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that Fir axis has built to be accessible and easy to navigate
• Multiplayer: LAN, Internet, PBEM, and Hot seat offer players endless ways to play the game when competing or co-operating with live opponents
• Detailed Tutorial: Civilization IV: Colonization will provide an enhanced tutorial that will help both fans of the game and brand new players on their way to ruling the New World
• Mods and Community Tools: As with all of the Civilization IV titles, players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs