More details coming up, here's how it scored in the categories:
Presentation
A fantastic Civiliopedia and some real awesome interface decisions really draw you into the game. 9.0
Graphics
The effect is nice on the whole. Animations and tiles are solid but the game won't win any awards. 7.5
Sound
Some poor sounds loops and strange effects punctuate an otherwise enjoyable score. 7.5
Gameplay
The changes are impressive and only serve to make an already addictive game more convenient and more enjoyable. 9.5
Lasting Appeal
No multiplayer and an average scenario design tool are strikes against it. The single player game is almost infinitely replayable. 9.5
OVERALL SCORE (not an average)
9.3
Presentation
A fantastic Civiliopedia and some real awesome interface decisions really draw you into the game. 9.0
Graphics
The effect is nice on the whole. Animations and tiles are solid but the game won't win any awards. 7.5
Sound
Some poor sounds loops and strange effects punctuate an otherwise enjoyable score. 7.5
Gameplay
The changes are impressive and only serve to make an already addictive game more convenient and more enjoyable. 9.5
Lasting Appeal
No multiplayer and an average scenario design tool are strikes against it. The single player game is almost infinitely replayable. 9.5
OVERALL SCORE (not an average)
9.3
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