What is Civilization IV?
Civilization IV is a turn-based strategy game where players guide a civilization from its humble beginnings in 4000 BC to a dominant empire competing with other civilizations controlled by the computer or other players. Designed by Soren Johnson under Sid Meier's guidance and developed by Firaxis Games, Civilization IV was released in 2005 and offers a deep and engaging gameplay experience.
This installment brings enhanced mechanics, a flexible technology tree, and a variety of victory conditions, making it a must-play for strategy enthusiasts.
How to play Civilization IV?
Basic Gameplay
Civilization IV follows the 4X empire-building model: explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate. Players manage cities, research technologies, and engage in diplomacy or warfare to achieve victory.
Victory Conditions
Victory can be achieved through military domination, cultural dominance, launching a spaceship, becoming the World Leader, or by points if the game timer runs out.
Pro Tips
Focus on balancing city management, technology research, and military strategy. Use diplomacy to form alliances and gain advantages over rivals.
Key features of Civilization IV?
Flexible Technology Tree
Research from 85 technologies with multiple paths to discovery, allowing for diverse strategies.
Civic Policies
Customize your civilization's governance with flexible civic policies across five categories.
Religion and Diplomacy
Establish religions, build holy shrines, and use religion to influence diplomacy and cultural growth.
Unit Experience
Armies gain combat experience, unlocking bonuses and abilities that enhance their effectiveness in battle.
