Who here will give Civ IV a try?

[solo]

I know most of us had great hopes for Civ III, gave it a try, and ended up returning here, preferring the detail and strategic depth of Civ II.

From the previews I read, it looks like Civ IV might have learned something from many of the problems associated with version III and may have ended up as a very enjoyable game.

I think I will try it, and have ordered a copy, but was wondering about the other Civ II stalwarts?

[Scouse Gits]

Yup - I too shall try it - but I'm not pre-ordering this one - once bitten.....

Stu

[DaveV]

*raises hand*

Civ3 managed to ruin Civ2 for me, since it fixed several things I really didn't like in Civ2. In the end, it proved unsatisfying, though, so I'm hoping Civ4 lives up to the pre-release hype. I'm not planning on running out to the store and buying it on the first day like I did with Civ 3, but Civ 4 will be on my Christmas list unless I read a lot of bad things about it here.

[StuporMan]

I plan on giving it a try, but not until after the initial price tag comes down. I don't have a lot of time or cash flow currently.

StuporMan

[Grigor]

I have to wait for a Mac version., but I am interested.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

I probably won't, for a couple of reasons. I enjoy Civ2 just fine, I like playing scenarios and gigamap ToT games, and if I'm enjoying that, why go to the trouble of learning a new game?

A secondary concern is that I might like it, and I have enough time wasters in my life

That said, if all the diehard CivIIers here were to come onto the forums raving about what a great game it was, I'd buy it (note that I said the same thing about Civ3, and I am still sans Civ3).

[Sparrowhawk]

My computer is not likely going to be able to run CivIV (not sure it could run CivIII ) so unless I upgrade my computer, I likely will not be able to try it. I look forward to reading the reviews here (on Apolyton) however.

/me

[Straybow]

Oh, definitely. I'll try to do what I did with Civ3: play on somebody else's computer to see if it's worth my money.

[vee4473]

Well, there appears to be a demo now available. I have had the game for about 3 weeks now.

I like it, but I can tell you that if you skipped civ3, prepare for a brave new world...

[solo]

After playing several games I'd recommend it. Quite a change from Civ II, but many interesting choices and options bode well for its longevity. Much of the tedium that was a part of Civ II is gone, although there remains enough detail to keep micro managers happy. A bit of humor here and there was a welcome addition, and Civ leaders have distinct, and often amusing, personalities. It may take some time to tell for sure, but so far, so good.

[Old n Slow]

I'll definately get it, but not soon. I have yet to open SMAC (and am looking forward to it) and about 30+ other computer games.

My current computer is about 6+ years old, so that may also be a factor in the equation.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

Originally posted by Old n Slow
I'll definately get it, but not soon. I have yet to open SMAC (and am looking forward to it) and about 30+ other computer games.

My current computer is about 6+ years old, so that may also be a factor in the equation.

OnS, the Civ4 website indicates that the following is the minimum for Civ4 to run:

Win 2000/XP
1.8 GHz processor
512 MB RAM
128 MB video card

I'm thinking your computer is a definite factor. I'm in the market for a new one, myself, and am looking for one that will run Civ4... just in case I cave in and buy it.

[rjmatsleepers]

I've been playing the demo and I'm hooked. It's on my Christmas list. As far as the machine spec is concerned, I have seen it suggested that the game is more forgiving about CPU speed than about the video and RAM requirements.

RJM at Sleeper's

[Axxaer]

I've just started Civ IV and I can guarantee all it is much better than Civ III, but better than Civ II? Only time will tell...

[debeest]

Not soon. I barely even have any time to play Civ2 these days, and like STYOM, I certainly don't need any more time sinks. Plus, I run Windows Me and supposedly Civ4 requires 2000/XP.