Civilization IV facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Civilization IV |
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| Developer(s) | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher(s) | 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac) |
| Director(s) | Sid Meier |
| Producer(s) | Barry Caudill |
| Designer(s) | Soren Johnson |
| Programmer(s) | Soren Johnson |
| Artist(s) | Steve Ogden |
| Composer(s) | Jeffery L. Briggs Christopher Tin |
| Series | Civilization |
| Engine | Gamebryo |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
| Release date(s) | Microsoft Windows
June 30, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy, 4X |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a super fun turn-based strategy computer game. It's the fourth game in the popular Civilization series. Soren Johnson designed it, with Sid Meier guiding the way. Their company, Firaxis Games, made the game. It first came out in 2005.
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What is Civilization IV?
Civilization IV is a 4X game. This means you get to eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate. You start with very little and build a huge civilization. Most games begin in 4000 BC. You usually have a settler unit or a city to start with.
How to Win the Game
There are five main ways to win in Civilization IV:
- Conquest: Take over all other civilizations in the game.
- Domination: Control most of the land and people in the game world.
- Space Race: Be the first to build a sleeper ship and send it to the Alpha Centauri star system.
- Culture: Make at least three of your cities super famous for their "Culture ratings."
- Diplomacy: Win a "World Leader" vote at the United Nations.
If no one wins by these goals, the game ends after a set time. Then, the civilization with the highest total score wins.
Game Graphics and Sound
Civilization IV was the first game in the series to use full 3D graphics. This was a big change! It made the game look much better. You could zoom in and out smoothly. This helped you see your cities and units clearly.
The game uses a new graphics engine. This engine was built from scratch. It got some help from the Gamebryo engine.
You might hear some famous voices in the game. Leonard Nimoy, known from Star Trek, narrates parts of the game. He also reads quotes about new technologies. The game's music is inspired by old Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. The main title music was even influenced by The Lion King soundtrack.
Awards and Success
Civilization IV was a huge hit! It got amazing reviews from game critics. Many people called it one of the best turn-based strategy games ever. The game sold over 3 million copies. It also won many awards, including several "Game of the Year" awards.
Images for kids
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Example of some of the units and 3D graphics unique to Civilization IV.
See also
In Spanish: Civilization IV para niños
