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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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First release
Sep 22, 2008
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K Games
Genres
Adventure, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Educational, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

A complete reimagining of Sid Meier's 1994 classic, Colonization is a total conversion of Civilization IV that combines Civilization's addictive gameplay with all-new graphics and features that add more depth to the franchise.

Also known as Sid Meier's Civilization 4: Colonization, Colonization.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 22, 2008
Mac
Sep 22, 2008
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
murder, world domination, construction, turn-based, military
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