Should I buy Civ II?

[Dani]

Hi!

I bought CtP some weeks ago and it is the best computer game I ever played. Now I read that some people think it is not so good. So I ask me whether I should try Civ II. What do you think?

Thanks in advance,
Dani

[Seeker]

Yes! Buy Civ 2: Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Then, come back to this site and get the patch and a few essential scenarios.

Essential scenarios:
i.Mars, on the CD you buy.
ii. World War 2, Pacific, European, African, and China scenarios.
iii. Mongols version 3.

I haven't seen any good ancient scenarios yet.

Good luck!

[Gatekeeper]

Dani:

Sure. Despite the recent "flood" of Civ-related games, the best of 'em all, IMHO, is still Civilization II and Multi-player Gold Edition.

CYBERAmazon

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[MasterBob]

Yes I hated CTP, CivII is the best followed by Alpha Centauri.


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[Mao]

YES YES YES!

[Black Bart]

Most definately buy it. Just don't expect the graphics to be as crisp and up to date as CTP's. But the gameplay and interace is far superior to CTP.

[Kyle]

Add another yes. Civ2 is the closest you can get to the perfect gameplay experience.

It runs well, it plays well, and it's fun (addictive, engaging, etc...).

[MacUser]

Resounding YES!! There is definitely a reason that Civ II and Civ II MPG are such popular and addictive games! Now, is the best time ever to buy it with the prices dropping! The current price for Mac version has recently dropped to $9.99 (US) for Civ II and $19.99 for MPG! See the MacSoft/GT Interactive Store. If you're a PC user I'm sure the price is lower yet! As for the choice between Civ II and MPG, I would choose MPG. While there are more bugs, nothing beats the worldwide friendships that playing multiplayer creates! If you get MPG you can use the King's Chat to annoy THE DIETY with food recipes!

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[SlowHand]

Yes,yes, YES! Buy the Civ II MGE.
I have a friend at work that thought he liked Call to Power.
He was wrong.

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[War4ever]

i have civ and its clones and SMAC and civ2 MGE is the best by a landslide...... plus its dirt cheap now

[Scouse Gits]

I don't think you will find a single dissenting voice on this forum - Yes buy Civ 2 (I actually prefer the old v2.42 - there is more diplomacy - but no multiplay - take your choice)
p.s. I have C:CtP I found that all it did was remind me how much I truly loved Civ2 and get me back playing it after a lapse of a few years
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[Sten Sture]

Civ2 is well worth the Dmarks or Euros or whatever you have to use to buy stuff these days. I think the MGE edition (Multiplayer Gold Edition) is sold in Deutchland as UCC or Ultimate Civilization Collection. One of the German posters here may be able to clarify that fact.

There are several editions of Civ2:

Civ2 Fantastic Worlds Scenario Collection is the best if you like the hundreds of custom scenarios on the net - many better than the original game;

MGE/UCC is the best for internet play, though it also will work for the scenarios (but it makes them harder by breaking designed alliances, etc; ) and

Test of Time if you want to be cutting edge and be the first to use the enhanced graphics and don't mind missing 1000 available scenarios that won't run in ToT.
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[edgecrusher]

i own both MGE and TOT. they're both great. the way that the basic games have been expanded is mind-blowing. however, for a good scenario, i go to MGE. Civ is king...err... emp-DIETY!

[Comrade Dan]

Hey, War4Ever, how about sending me a copy? I can't find a damn copy in all the stores I could find in New Zealand.

[Dani]

Hi!

OK, you all convinced me.
But just one stupid question more: Is ToT an addon to CivII, or a different game?
Unfortunately I didn't find an Online Store that sells MPG here in Germany, just the normal Civ II, but I will search further.

Thanks a lot,
Dani