<![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @Witzbold:
On the PSP? Why the PSP? I don't think Grand Strategy is a genre that is very conducive to portable gaming. I find that I enjoy the games best when I have a long chunk of time during which I can play continuously and really get engrossed in the game.

Reasons why EU/CK/HoI/Vicky would fail on a portable system:
1) The game is complex enough that you )can forget important information in between playthroughs.
2) The screen is too small for these text heavy games.
3) The games are very long. If you're playing in 15 minute chunks, a single game will take forever.
4) It's hard to suspend disbelief and get into such an abstract game when you only have 15 minutes per session.

Maltose

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Actually Civ4 is already a simple game. If you want, you can automate 90%. Select a far away research goal (have to change that about 3-4 times in a game), use build-lists in cities, automate discovery and workers. What remains is the "simple" war, new cities, very simple diplomacy and finally making the "major decisions".

develin

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @Witzbold:

11. I picked up the Anthology lately, having never played it. Silly enough, it was the war medal inside that sold me, hehe.

Im not really sure which game to play though, theres like four on this disc.

Komrade_Kayce

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @pylon_trooper: Agreed. Heads will aesplode if that game came out to the PSP.

Then again there will be a whole total of what? 10 of us who will buy it tho. D:

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> 45 minutes to play a "head to head" game. They say the single player games take longer.

For the record, I've played Civ IV "head to head" and had games last under 5 minutes

Tarmac

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> "Unfortunately we did not have the forty five minutes to an hour it takes to play a full vs game"

I really hate to say this, because I'm aware of how elitist it sounds, but I'm wondering just how much we're losing in this Civ, if you can play a full game in an hour?

Mister Adequate

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @pylon_trooper: MMM I could definatley go for a sequel to Alpha Centauri. Its right up there with Civ 2 for how many hours i've dumped into both. I'll take it back on the PC/Mac though :P

DrunkRaba

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> I idn't read the whole article but it looks to be a pretty good game.(or at least something to do for the summer of no games)

gamecrazychris

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> sigh, it's clear the author hasn't played Civ in ages

and seriously...an hour to play a game? lame!!! Civ is a strategy game that's meant to be played out in full, with long term consequences for bad decisions. what's next, a 30 min game of Risk so fratboys can get in on the action?

I will be sticking to the PC Civ where a game can extend over the course of multiple days. some things just aren't meant for consoles...and by the description here, Civ is one of them

GoalieLax

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @Wookiee1: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH... NICE ONE!!!

kingme

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Glad to have you here, Flatley.

Wookiee1

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Never hot into Civ 4. I've played it a little, but the complications really turned me off. Never wanted to take the time to learn all of the nuances.

LORDofDANCE

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH!

I just needed to get that off my chest.

Wookiee1

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Gah... I can't wait for this game! I loved Civ III, and though I bought Civ IV, my computer wasn't good enough to run it smoothly... this will be great! XBLA, here I come...

It's interesting to know that this is the first one What's-his-face has worked on directly since the first title.

sir_carrot

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @DrStrangepork: Maybe we'll see some "remote play" action on our PS3/PSP? Seems a good fit, since we're not relegated by "lag" and such due to its turn-based nature?

That'd be great stuff for sure! (also could be why there is a DS version, and not a PSP version? That they just assumed you could play on PSP if you had one and the PS3? Yeah, too much to ask....)

Mok

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> It seems like a waste if they don't add support for the PS3's keyboard&mouse but I guess it would be useless to do the extra development for < %0.01 percent of the PS3 owners out there.

okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under)

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> So glad to hear the DS version won't be a half-hearted mess, like so many multiplatform games are on handhelds. I can live without flashy graphics.

Here's hoping for wi-fi multiplayer on the DS.

antimony

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @the-hypnotoad: Alpha Centauri...now THERE is a game. Bring it back, Firaxis. Please. On PSP. If you can.

I'll buy it. Even two copies.

pylon_trooper

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> I'm kind of saturated on first-person shooters so there isn't a whole lot on the 360 release calendar I'm looking forward to. In fact, Civ Revolutions is pretty much the only thing I can think of off the top of my head that is a 100% lock for me to pick up until probably the winter.

I've wasted a horrible amount of time thanks to Sid Meier and Firaxis (once you combine the Civ games, Alpha Centauri, and the Railroad Tycoon(poptop)/Railroads games)

the-hypnotoad

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> "Armies are no longer small collections of little dots, but now are fully fleshed out characters that actually engage enemies in animated battles."
Like in Civ 4?

I think I might buy both the DS and 360 version....

Zeouterlimits

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]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @DrStrangepork: I agree. Why no PSP love? It'd look great on that crisp screen.

Well, if they're not going to do PSP Civ, then give me PSP Hearts of Iron. THAT separates the men from the boys.

[jp]


+ Watch video

I say again. MEN from the BOYS.

pylon_trooper

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> June can kiss my ass. Fucking June.

Civilization Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Soul Calibur 4. Dammit!

baked ham

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> DS Civ should be great, although I still have a nagging fear that this is going to be a disaster like Civ City Rome. The console version seems pointless for PC owners, though.

cdammers

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> There's a load of real info here:

[apolyton.net]

cordsie

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Still bummed that there won't be a PSP version. Seemed like a good on-the-go title. I especially would have like to see cross PSP-PS3 functionality.

Oh well . . .

DrStrangepork

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> People. FOCUS. There's a version of Civ coming that you can play on the fruckin' bus or subway or in the toilet or in bed or oh Jesus I'm never going to be not playing this game :(

The_Foo

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @Chadders: Exactly what I was thinking. That being said, I tend to let the computer hand most of the micro-managing when I play on the PC anyways, and I am looking forward to this release.

cskozmo

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> "Armies are no longer small collections of little dots, but now are fully fleshed out characters that actually engage enemies in animated battles."

What was the last Civlization game you played? Civ2?

Chadders

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Again, not the first on a console.

Civilization is on the SNES, and Civ 2 had an excellent port for the Playstation.

Zombie Attack!!

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> I remember I spent three days straight playing Civ 4 when I first got it, and then lost all interest in it after a couple of weeks. I hope that doesn't happen with this one, I really like this series.

Ulquiorra Schiffer

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Sid Meier is the bomb.

MKS

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Random pictures
- Mule (8bits)
- Civ I (20bits PC)
- Civ IV (32/64bits PC)
- Civ IV - Nuke(32/64bits PC)
- Civ Revolution(32bits Console)

Tei

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> @cordsie: I'm a hardcore Civ type, and I agree with you to some extent.

While I sometimes really enjoy the precise micromanagement, sometimes you just want to build some trebuchets and swordmen and mix things up a little bit.

I'm looking forward to these new Civ-lites; I think they'll be a nice complement to the main game.

tslothrop

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Hmmm, if the game is pretty much the same on the DS, just without the graphical flourishes, that may be the version to get for me. Portability FTW!

Darth Navster

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Just started Civ IV (well, 5 hours for the second play session), and I'll be definietly looking forward to this.

Krondonian

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Why did the article say that Civ no longer has small collection of little dots as representations of armies? They had that since Civ III.

darksteel1989

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> I wonder why people keep forgetting that there was a Civilization game on the SNES.

Dresarius

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> I never played multiplayer for any of the civ games since the single player ones take hours to complete, but if the length of the game can be reduced to 45min-1hour then i might give it a shot

TheHun

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Civ has been on console before.

jarjarwang

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> This isn't going to be a popular opinion with hardcore civ types, but I welcome a simplification of the civ formula. They're all great games, but I no longer seem to have the will to make the thousands of clicks required every time you want to, say, build up enough of a force to take over a few cities.

While playing Civ 4, once I get past a certain stage in a game I'm thinking to myself 'Meh, I know how to win this but I just can't be arsed with the micromanagement anymore,' and end up mindlessly clicking 'End Turn' over and over without bothering to optimise. Sure I know some people revel in taking hours to make a single turn, but I've never had the patience. Roll on Civ Lite.

cordsie

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Yknow, this could have been the business sense behind their slowdown of the wii one.

Most wii owners are also DS owners. But the same cant be said of 360/PS3 owners. But even then, there are a lot of 360/PS3 owners who are.

So if you're going to multiplat, I think you're allowed to forget the Wii in favour of the DS. Especially if they are doing like they say they are doing and not handing out some stripped down to bones port.

Komrade_Kayce

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Wow - I never thought Civ could work on a console - this makes me happy!

Reuptake

]]> <![CDATA[Hands On With Civilization Revolution Multiplayer]]> Here's to hoping they add Mouse/Keyboard support for the PS3 version ^^....but they probably wont.. ; ;

Hitokiri151

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