Audio:		7.0
Visual:		8.0
Gameplay:		9.0
Story:		8.0
Replay:		9.0
Score:		8.0

Platform:	X360
Genre:	Strategy
Players:	1
Website:	http://www.civilizationrevolution.com/
Release Date:	July 08, 2008
Rating:

A long standing game of its own moves to the console systems and handhelds to show why it is so dominant and why civilizations just cannot seem to stop fighting each other on a turn by turn basis. This game is the next in line to a very historical and entertaining game, this is Civilization Revolution.

Story:

The story is simple and most of us know it by now. Pick your civilization (French, Germans, Russians, Americans etc.) and attempt to defeat the other civs via a domination victory(capturing all enemy civ capitals) a technology victory(sending your space ship to Alpha Centari) a cultural victory(get 20 cultural points such as great people capturing cities orbuilding wonders and then build the United Nations wonder) or a economic victory(getting 20,000 gold pieces and building the world bank). They have a scenario system that is fun to do as well but the same concept applies. Story gets a B.

Gameplay:

The gameplay is addictive and you will find yourself playing for hours on end and especially if you start doing online which is like crack.Road building is simplified along with production which is good considering that this is a counsel based game so some dumbing down was very necessary. The button layout allows for faster and smoother gameplay. Army promotions are essential to winning battles. Ninja units can see a cities defensive units before attack while lighting based units can move an extra space. There are many upgrades and all are important to your gaining victory over your enemies! Gameplay gets an A.

Graphics:

The graphics are not poor but not something that will change gaming the way Gears of War did a few years back but they are good. They have a vibrant feel to them and the graphics for the battles are actually very entertaining. Trust me on this, it is fun to beat your enemy with your Bomber Squadron against his Archers. Funny stuff right there. Nothing better than watching them fire arrows at planes while getting hit with bombs. Graphics get a B.

Sound:

The sound is pretty good. They have more of a sound based achievement kind of thing. When you build a wonder you get a symphony for your building it. When you declare war or vice versa you get a rough war sound. You know what im talking about. Not much to comment on here but it does its job. Sound gets a B+.

Replay:

As the days of one play games are always around this one triumphs in its own fashion. All of you achievement whores out there this is something you will enjoy. Getting achievements is fun and something that you won’t mind doing all day. The online play is one of the best features this game has and keeps you playing longer. The difficulty is awesome and you will fall in love with the tactics you must use to defeat your opponent. This game has great value and to add to it great online! Replay gets an A-.

Overall grade: A-

Achievements

One Mistress and No Master (15points): Win as an English civilization.

I Will Not Be Triumphed Over (15points): Win as an Egyptian civilization.

Flower and Song (15 points): Win as an Aztec civilization.

A Short Life of Glory (15 points):Win as a Greek civilization.

Fair and Softly Goes Far (15points): Win as a Spanish civilization.

Blood and Iron (15 points): Win as a German civilization.

Veni Vidi Vici (15 points): Win as a Roman civilization.

A Great Wind is Blowing (15 points):Win as a Russian civilization.

Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom (15points): Win as a Chinese civilization.

We the People (15 points): Win as an American civilization.

Imagination Rules the World (15points): Win as a French civilization.

An Indomitable Will (15 points): Win as an Indian civilization.

A Knight Without Fear or Blame (15points): Win as an Arab civilization.

This World is a Harsh Place (15points): Win as an African civilization.

All Others Must Fail (15 points):Win as a Mongolian civilization.

Victory Over Lesser Men (15 points):Win as a Japanese civilization.

Difficulties Mastered (30 points):Win a victory with each civilization.

A Revelation of Man (20 points): Win a Cultural Victory.

Embiggens the Smallest Man (30points): Win a Cultural Victory on at least King difficulty.

Citizen of the World (45 points):Win a Cultural victory on Deity difficulty.

Have Fun Storming the Castle (20points): Win a Domination Victory.

Vi Victa Vis (30 points): Win a Domination Victory on at least King difficulty.

Such Joy Ambition Finds (45 points):Win a Domination victory on Deity difficulty.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned (20points): Win an Economic Victory.

The Guy Who Signs the Checks (30points): Win an Economic Victory on at least King difficulty.

Playing the Game (45 points): Win an Economic victory on Deity difficulty.

Ideas Control the World (20 points):Win a Technology Victory.

640K Ought to be Enough (30 points):Win a Technology Victory on at least King difficulty.

Indistinguishable From Magic (45points): Win a Technology victory on Deity difficulty.

Destroyer of Worlds (30 points): Win all types of victories (Domination, Technology, Cultural, and Economic).

The Universal Brotherhood of Man (25points): Develop a city to produce 100 culture per turn.

Organized Knowledge (25 points):Develop a city to produce 200 science per turn.

The Root of All Evil (25 points):Develop a city to produce 200 gold per turn.

Curse of the Drinking Class (25points): Develop a city to produce 200 resources per turn.

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (3points): Make contact with another civilization.

Culture is Worth a Little Risk (9points): Build a Wonder of the World.

Once More Unto the Breach (5points): Combine three identical units into an army.

80% of Success is Showing Up (5points): Accumulate culture to unlock a famous person.

Home is Where One Starts From (3points): Construct a special building.

Good Afternoon, Doctor Jones. (9points): Discover an ancient artifact.

Before all Else, Be Armed (5points): Earn a special unit ability in combat.

Scientia Potentia Est (3 points):Complete development of any technology.

Napalm in the Morning (3 points):Defeat an enemy unit.

The Fruit of Labor (5 points): Builda second city in a game.

What is the City But the People? (25points): Grow a city to size 20.

The Will to Win is Everything (25points): Win 20 battles with one unit.

Here's Looking at You, Kid (45points): Unlock all famous persons.

That We May Live in Peace (25points): Win the game by year 1000 AD on King difficulty or higher.

Absolute Power is Kind of Neat (25points): Win without changing governments on King difficulty or higher.

Power Never Takes a Back Step (25points): Win with only one city on at least King difficulty.