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Civilization III: Play the World

2002
GenresSimulation, Turn-Based, Top-Down Perspective, Strategy, Single Player, Multiplayer
AvailableOct 25, 2002
PlatformPC
DeveloperFiraxis Games
Overview

Play the World is the first official expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization III. It adds new cultures, units, and scenarios to the original game as well as several multiplayer modes. In Turnless mode, turns are taken simultaneously by each player and a turn ends when the turn timer runs out. In Simultaneous mode, turns are taken at the same time and when all players are done making their moves (or the optional turn clock runs out), the moves are made and units and buildings are produced. Classic mode is where each player takes their turn separately just like in the original Civilization III game.

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11 reviews found

84

IGN

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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79

PC Format

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Yes, to the casual user it feels little different – and not that much faster – to the original game; but frankly, no one can criticise Firaxis for giving Civ junkies the multiplayer hit they’ve been demanding for the last year.


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PC Gameworld

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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70

Yahoo!

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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68

PC Gamer

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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60

Computer Games Magazine

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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54

GameSpy

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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50

GameSpot

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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45

Netjak

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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40

G4 TV

PC

Jan 1, 1970

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