Sid Meier's Civilization II (Jewel Case)
Bottom line: The Atari Sid Meier's Civilization II is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Try you hand at being the ruler of over 10 historical civilizations. Civilization has reached new heights. With over 850,000 copies sold, Sid Meier's Civilization has made gaming history. Now there's a version even more challenging and exciting than the original! Introducing Sid Meier's Civilization II. Make every critical social, economic and political decision as you build an empire to span history. Compete against some of the greatest leaders of all time. It's discovery. It's diplomacy. It's your destiny. So plan your every move carefully. Because in this game, you either stand the test…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Sid Meier's Civilization II using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Type of item | Video Game |
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