I've always liked the graphics

[Sarxis]

I never did play the original Civ2, but have ToT. Looking on the budget jewel case version of Civ2Gold, I can already tell I like the ToT graphics much more.

Never thought they were too dark; I like dark.
Not too grainy for me.
Just better looking IMO.

There! ToT graphics are officially VINDICATED. ::STAMP::

(Incidentally, my very first Apolyton post was on this very same subject, here at this forum, Sept 21 1999.)

[Mr. President]

I like the way the forests look in Test of Time.

[St Leo]

Yes, ToT graphics are better than those of unmodded Civ2. Most of us don't play with unmodded graphics.