Approximately every 3-4 years strategic nuggets from Firaxis, headed by its permanent leader and mastermind Sid Meier (Sid Meier) to give the mountain a new batch of igroschastya, proudly referred to as Civilization. 2005th, to the great joy, and fell to the emergence of a new round of the cult series.

The first innovation is immediately striking - the schedule. But to call it a prettier language, alas, does not turn. She became the other. Three-dimensional. Of course, changing the visual component resulted in a significant increase in system requirements, which can be called democratic only with great reserve. However, his "iron" request Civilization 4 does not justify, and wait for any graphic revelations of turn-based strategy today is not necessary. So humble yourselves with animation and angled wooden trim most of the units, fairly seasoned detail is not the first freshness. See the benefit of the above "beauty" has only in the battlefield and at maximum zoom camera. Bird's-eye view - ideal for the location of the playing of an eye: the image and save the nerves more or less digestible admire. Although some advantages of moving into the third dimension of the game yet acquired. Take, for instance the notorious scalability. Yes, the pressing chamber prostrate strictly not recommended, but up - always welcome. You know, very easy to inspect its not on the clock sprawling possession of divinity.

By the way, God, or rather religion in Civilization 4 was given special attention. To choose a player igrodely posted 7 ways of religion: Islam, Christianity, Judaism - everyone can find a world of taste. Actually, the only taste in the choice between the Koran or, for example, the Bible and to be guided, since the differences between religions purely cosmetic, that in considering the issue through the prism of political correctness, the only true solution. In fairness it should be noted that completely ruin the "saints" features the developers did not happen. Directly implement the idea of ??so-called rescue mission. Delivering his teachings around the world, the prophets are able to fairly difficult podsobit in government business. Thus, the enlightened pagans nearby, you risk to get an ally powerful neighbor, and embrace the faith of oppression can not be fog of war.

Completely different situation with the third and most important novelty - "civics". Migrated directly from Alfa Centavra, this press-release line is a powerful lever of the state apparatus. Now, in the scope of government consists of 5 branches - the type of government, legislation, labor code, economics and religion - all of which, in turn, also has the 5th branches. Resorting to the use of a straightforward formula, you can easily calculate that the number of different variants of the internal structure of the country is equal to 3125. What is the diversity in comparison with the classical system of choosing political system. Do not you think?

However, the key to success in the difficult public labor continues to be the city. Welfare and prosperity of a nation depends on the quantity and quality of generic town. The right is worth noting that the need for rapid territorial expansion of faded into the background - settler "content" is much more important. The earth is full of rumors and some strategic gurus, according to popular rumor, it was possible to win, having only a single, but extremely "unwound" the capital. And indeed thriving villages are in the bosom of a number of tasty bonuses, most of which are certainly Famous Figures (TE). The great of this world are divided on skills assessment into 5 categories: academics, clergy, engineers, merchants and artists. In accordance with its specialization ZD bring good rewards, being embedded in the city. You can simply get rid of the cult of personality, bringing her to sacrifice progress, the benefit in this case you risk to get the coveted technology, again depending on the inclinations of the labor history of the individual. Max is an expert on the use of TE achieved in the process of parting with two or more desirable persona - in this case stands with outstretched arms to meet the golden age.

Not accept the pacifist way of development? Set aside a panic. Military dominance in Civilization 4 are still valid. However, They have built a lot of troops now would be quite difficult - the budget will burst sooner. Now, every combat unit in the account. Careful attitude to Trust units and an innovative system helps to upgrade. With the passage of time developing the necessary skills in combat units, you can easily deduce the selfless defenders of our country or all-consuming ground attack.

Final comments: Civilization 4 - is the essence of the show. All that hides under a body of the game - all this is painfully familiar bodies, we've seen more than once or twice. Of course, new ideas are not spared by the fourth iteration of the main brainchild of maestro Meyer, but their concentration is very, very small, which, God knows, no good. But as a tribute to common sense, it is worth noting that the game, many years ago, has all the same magical appeal, many, many hours holding players in the monitor screens.

Gameplay: The old good-igroprotsess, memorized by heart by most gamers to our vast planet.
Graphic: A new three-dimensional engine to put it mildly, not amazing. It would be better left as is.
Sound: Great soundtrack (one of which is the title track) and no less a magnificent voice of units (each man responds to his native tongue).
For how long?: We recommend at least weekly to stock up with food, a bag of coffee and a reliable alibi for the bosses.