What is Civilization II?
Civilization II is a turn-based strategy game that models the historical development of human civilization. Players guide one of the historical civilizations from the beginning, expanding and developing their empire through the ages until the end date. Victory can be achieved by conquering all other civilizations, being the first to build a spaceship to Alpha Centauri, or by achieving the highest score by the end date.
How to play Civilization II?
Basic Controls
Use the mouse to select units, move them, and interact with the map. Keyboard shortcuts are available for quick actions like ending turns or accessing menus.
Game Objective
Guide your civilization from ancient times to the modern era, achieving victory through conquest, technological advancement, or cultural dominance.
Pro Tips
Focus on balancing expansion, research, and military strength. Prioritize building wonders and forming alliances to gain strategic advantages.
Key features of Civilization II?
Isometric View
Civilization II introduced an isometric camera view, providing a more immersive and detailed perspective of the game world.
Strategic Depth
New strategic elements like diplomatic ratings, alliances, espionage, and a wider range of combat units add depth to gameplay.
Map Editing
Players can freely edit maps, creating custom scenarios and challenges.
Expansion Packs
Two expansion packs, "Conflicts in Civilization" and "Fantastic Worlds," add new scenarios, units, and a scenario editor for custom content.
