A spinoff of Sid Meier's PC-oriented Civilization franchise, the game is simplified for both seventh-generation video game consoles and handheld devices.Similar to the other games in the franchise, Civilization Revolution features a fast-paced alternate history in which players (as one of sixteen historical figures) develop a civilization alongside other civilizations, and attempt to win in one of many ways (such as capturing the capital cities of opponent civilizations or being the first to build and launch a space ship towards Alpha Centauri).A modification to the Nintendo DS version was released for all iOS devices on August 6, 2009 and all Windows Phone devices on March 26, 2012.GameplayAdvisors pop up throughout the game with useful info and advice.In translating the Civilization experience to consoles Firaxis has a goal of integrating the rapid turn-based style of the original games with a more streamlined console-friendly control scheme. Like other Civilization games, players choose a historical figure such as Lincoln, Cleopatra, Stalin, Bonaparte and Catherine the Great to lead their civilization. With a scaled progression of time, your small village becomes a bustling metropolis as it moves through the ages. You may, with the advice of animated advisers that pop up throughout the game, decide to keep peace with other societies. On the other hand, you may decide to squash those poor, uncivilized tribes with an example of advanced firepower. The choice is up to you, though interactions with other leaders will be shaped with that character's historically-noted personality.As with all Civilization games, power is not the only route to victory. You are allowed to play in a number of different styles, each of which can lead to winning a match.Domination: You must capture and hold each of the other 4 civilizations' capital cities.Technology: Be the first to launch a space ship and discovery the planet Alpha Centauri.Cultural: Acquire 20 Great Persons, wonders, and/or captured cities and build the United Nations wonder.Economic: Amass 20,000 gold and build the World Bank wonder.Other single player modes include Game of the Week and Scenario. Game of the Week is a weekly match in which players compete asynchronously over the Internet. The map, starting location and competing civilizations are the same for everyone. The best scores are posted online, broken down by difficulty, to show you how you stack up against players around the world. To prevent cheating, the save option is disabled in this mode.Scenarios are unique matches that add their own win conditions and rules.MultiplayerIn addition to the single-player mode, the game also has online support on consoles. This allows up to four human players and one AI player to compete in multiple modes of ranked or unranked matches.Head-to-Head: Two human players face off against each other and 3 AI controlled civilizations.Teams: Two teams of two humans and one AI civilization fight for supremacy.Free-for-all: Four human players and one AI in an all out brawl to become the best civilization.CivilizationsThere are sixteen civilizations in the game, each has unique attributes that they gain at the beginning of each era. Some civilizations have unique units as well.The RomansJulius CaesarLed by Julius Caesar, the Romans start the game with a Republic and Code Of Laws.Ancient: 1/2 price roadsMedieval: 1/2 price WondersIndustrial: More Great PeopleModern: New cities have 1 populationSpecial units: CataphractThe EgyptiansCleopatraLed by Cleopatra, the Egyptians start the game with an Ancient Wonder.Ancient: 1 food and trade from desert regionsMedieval: Knowledge of IrrigationIndustrial: 1 Rifleman movementModern: 50% Caravan goldSpecial units: NoneThe GreeksAlexander the GreatLed by Alexander the Great, the Greeks start the game with a courthouse.Ancient: Knowledge of DemocracyMedieval: More Great PeopleIndustrial: 1/2 cost LibraryModern: 1 food from sea regionsSpecial units: Hoplite, TriremeThe SpanishIsabellaLed by Isabella, the Spanish start the game with the knowledge of Navigation.Ancient: Exploration cash doubledMedieval: 1 naval combatIndustrial: 50% Gold productionModern: 1 production from hillsSpecial units: ConquistadorThe GermansOtto van BismarckLed by Otto van Bismarck, the Germans start the game with automatic upgrades to Elite units.Ancient: New Warriors are veteransMedieval: 1 production from forest regionsIndustrial: 1/2 cost BarracksModern: 2% interest on gold reservesSpecial units: Panzer Tank, 88mm Gun, Heinkel Bomber, ME109 FighterThe RussiansCatherine the GreatLed by Catherine the Great, the Russians start the game with a local area map.Ancient: 1 food from plainsMedieval: New defensive units receive LoyaltyIndustrial: 1/2 cost RiflemenModern: 1/2 cost SpiesSpecial units: Cossack Horseman, T34 TankThe ChineseMao ZedongLed by Mao Zedong, the Chinese start the game with the knowledge of Writing.Ancient: New cities have 1 populationMedieval: Knowledge of LiteracyIndustrial: 1/2 cost LibraryModern: Cities not affected by AnarchySpecial units: NoneThe AmericansAbraham LincolnLed by Abraham Lincoln, the Americans start the game with a Great Person.Ancient: 2% interest on gold reservesMedieval: Rush units at 1/2 priceIndustrial: 1 food from plainsModern: Factories triple productionSpecial units: Sherman Tank, Flying Fortress, Mustang FighterThe JapaneseTokugawa IeyasuLed by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Japanese start the game with the knowledge of Ceremonial Burial.Ancient: 1 food from sea regionsMedieval: 1 Samurai Knight attackIndustrial: Cities not affected by AnarchyModern: New defensive units receive LoyaltySpecial units: Samurai Knight, Ashigaru Pikemen, Val Bomber, Zero FighterThe FrenchNapoleon BonaparteLed by Napoleon Bonaparte, the French start the game with a Cathedral.Ancient: Knowledge of PotteryMedieval: 1/2 price roadsIndustrial: 1 Cannon attackModern: 1 Rifleman movementSpecial units: Trebuchet, HowitzerThe IndiansMohandas GandhiLed by Mohandas Gandhi, the Indians start the game with access to all the resources.Ancient: Cities not affected by AnarchyMedieval: Knowledge of ReligionIndustrial: Settlers 1/2 costModern: 1/2 cost CourthouseSpecial units: NoneThe ArabsSaladinLed by Saladin, the Arabs start the game with the knowledge of Religion.Ancient: 50% Caravan goldMedieval: Knowledge of MathematicsIndustrial: 1 Horseman/Knights attackModern: 2% interest on gold reservesSpecial units: NoneThe AztecsMontezumaLed by Montezuma, the Aztecs start the game with a wealth of gold.Ancient: Units heal after combat victoryMedieval: Temples produce 3 scienceIndustrial: 1/2 price roadsModern: 50% Gold productionSpecial units: Jaguar WarriorThe ZuluShaka ZuluLed by Shaka Zulu, the Zulu start the game with overrun combat advantage.Ancient: 1 Warrior movementMedieval: Rapid city growthIndustrial: 50% Gold productionModern: 1/2 cost RiflemenSpecial units: Impi WarriorThe Mongolian EmpireGenghis KhanLed by Genghis Khan, the Mongols start the game with 50% trade from captured cities.Ancient: Barbarian villagers join usMedieval: 1 Cavalry speedIndustrial: 2 production from MountainsModern: Knowledge of CommunismSpecial units: KeshikThe EnglishElizabethLed by Elizabeth, the English begin the game with the knowledge of Monarchy.Ancient: 1 Longbow Archer defenceMedieval: 1 naval combatIndustrial: 1 production from hillsModern: Naval support doubledSpecial units: Longbow Archer, Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire FighterKey FeaturesCivilopediaThe Civilopedia acts as an in-game encyclopedia containing various aspects and help about the game. For example, the civilopedia contains:No Idea what this guy's talking about? Check the Civilopedia!Tech Tree informationCity and Unit informationHistorical text, pictures, and video detailing every aspect of the gameResource requirementsTerrain InformationUpgrades and wonders informationRewardsHall of GloryThe Hall of glory contains all of the Great Leaders, Great People, and Wonders that you have unlocked.ScenariosScenarios are pre-determined objectives on cleverly-designed maps:Attack of the Huns - Fiercer BarbariansChariots of the Gods - Bonus Tech and Faster TechAge of Imperialism - Bonus Naval support, large empires, and bonus techApocalypse! - Late game start, Domination Victory onlyBeta Centauri - All tech availableBlitzkrieg! - Fast units, tug of warGolden Age - Less Barbarians, Increase Great People gainLightning Round - Sped up GameIts Money that Matters - Begin with 1000 GoldEternal Kombat - Fast military Upgrades, 3 cities start, No peaceDownloadable ContentSingle Player Map Pack: The Surreal (4 maps)Atoll - Narrow StraitsPatterns - Balanced map w/ ArtifactsMountains of Madness - As the name suggests, there are many mountainsPaisley - Snaking islandsPricing: FreeSingle Player Map Pack: The Brave New Worlds (4 maps)Mazeworld - Mountainous maze-like mapChokepoint - Consists of...chokepoints.Donutworld - Donut-ShapedCheckerboard - Small scattered islandsPricing: FreeScenario Map Pack: Victory Pack (3 Scenarios)Enlightenment - Cultural Victory specificHyper Drive - Fast Space RaceGold Rush - Gold Victory SpecificPricing: 100MS Points or .25 PSNScenario Map Pack: Survival (3 Scenarios)Ice Age - Ice covered continentsGlobal Warming - Seas have risenThe Eye - Faster units, bonus starting techsPricing: 100MS Points or .25 PSNMulti player Map Pack: The Terrestrial (4 maps)South Pacific - map designed after New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesiathe UK - England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales mapEarth - Terrain modeled after globeEqual Opportunity - All players have equal startsPricing: 100MS Points or .25 PSNMulti player Map Pack: The Elemental (4 maps)Fiery Axis - Naval combat on a map inspired by the Firaxis LogoStarfish - Map shaped like a starfishOasis World - Deserts with scattered oasesInvasion USA - North America inspired mapPricing: FreeWonder/Artifact Pack: The Eternal (4 Wonders/ 2 Artifacts)Ancient: Trajan's ColumnMedieval: University of SankoreIndustrial: Eiffel TowerModern: Cristo RedentorArtifact 1: Pharaoh's NeedleArtifact 2: Tesla's "Peace" RayPricing: 300MS Points or .75 PSNWonder/Artifact Pack: The Ionic (4 Wonders/ 2 Artifacts)Ancient: ColiseumMedieval: Taj MahalIndustrial: Statue of LibertyModern: Sydney Opera HouseArtifact 1: Terracotta ArmyArtifact 2: SphinxPricing: 300MS Points or .75 PSNWonder/Artifact Pack: The Mythic (4 Wonders/ 2 Maps)Ancient: Lighthouse of AlexandriaMedieval: Leaning Tower of PisaIndustrial: Scotland YardModern: SETIArtifact 1: CamelotArtifact 2: Tower of BabelPricing: 300MS Points or .75 PSNXbox 360 Game InstallationSid Meier's Civilization Revolution requires 6.3GB (with the newest update it only requires 4.9GB) of space to install on an Xbox 360 HDD.iPhone/DS/Windows Phone VersionsThe iPhone, DS, and Windows Phone versions of Civilization Revolution feature touch screen controls as well as simpler graphics, but still retain the same strategic gameplay structure as the other versions allowing players of any version to transfer their skills to the others. There is also a separate release for the iPad, featuring higher-resolution graphics and UI enhancements for the larger display.The DS version
