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Civilization III: Conquests

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Civilization III: Conquests
86
8.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Atari

Developer: Firaxis Games

Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy

Players: 16

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: November 4, 2003

Summary

Civilization III: Conquests provides Civ fans with intriguing new civilizations, units, wonders, technologies, terrain features, special abilities, and more to help them triumph in eight professionally designed conquests throughout history. These new scenarios will challenge novice and experienced players alike, in new and unique ways! Conquests also provides enhanced multiplayer and editor support. [Atari]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

90

Yahoo! Games

Think of Civilization III: Conquests as you would an even more densely programmed History Channel. If you found yourself at all invested in the first, you're going to want to check this out. And if the first one intimidated you a little, be afraid. Be very afraid.

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90

Worth Playing

The tactical level of this game is brilliant and the strategic significance of many of the Conquests scenarios really up the ante in terms of involvement and fun.

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90

Computer Gaming World

Firaxis not only added a pair of high-difficulty levels, but also clearly improved the A.I. [Apr 2004, p.88]

90

Gamer.tv

There are so many tweaks and nuances that make an already great game damn near perfect - and each of them is worth a mention.

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90

Game Informer

Possibly the thing that most amazes me about this title is the fact that rather than unbalance the original, as expansions are infamous for doing, it levels the playing field. Civilization III is a totally rejuvinated game with Conquests installed. [Jan 2004, p.155]

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88

PC Gameworld

A welcome addition to the ever-evolving series with enough new content to make it a worthwhile purchase.

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87

GameZone

This expansion helps make the previous game even better with the addition of new and challenging conquests, new Wonders, and myriads of other things that will rob you of your sleep at night.

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86

ActionTrip

The great thing about Civilization III: Conquests is that a majority of changes have streamlined the gameplay of this excellent turn-based strategy series.

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85

GameSpot

Between its entertaining and engaging scenarios, the improvements and enhancements to the regular epic game, and the functional multiplayer, it's the expansion pack that Play the World should have been, and much, much more.

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85

IGN

Rather than trying to remake the entire game, the team has instead presented us with several "slices" of history (the slice being the basic unit of history) that use the same concepts as the main game but offer plenty of new toys, techs and trials.

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85

GameSpy

This expansion is everything "Play The World" should've been and will breathe a whole new life into your Civ experience.

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85

Next Level Gaming

The complete list of changes Conquests offers makes it well worth the price of admission – especially if you were able to kick this horrible addiction for a while.

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84

Computer and Video Games

The Firaxis tweak-stick has hit the main campaign big-time and if you're a veteran returning to Civ III, you'll find the main game more finely tuned and balanced than ever before. [PC Zone]

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81

Gamer's Hell

I definitely prefer playing this game in the core form rather than playing the scenarios but I suggest it for both of the interests.

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80

Computer Games Magazine

A thoroughly worthy addition to the Civilization family. [Feb 2004, p.56]

78

PC Gamer

What makes each Conquests scenario so compelling is that it demands a unique strategy. [Feb 2004, p.75]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Cody S. gave it a9:
Good game (because its a civ game), but all Civ games are basically the same just better graphics, more units, civs, terrain etc. Hopefully Civ IV will offer a change. Conquest maps are way overrated, personally i hate them. Civ III Conquests is good if you want to sit down and obsess in Civ but realisticly it is no better than Civ III and really shows no sign for improvement. I hope Civ IV brings something new to the table.

Ben Tous gave it a10:
Very nice game. Very addictive. Once you find civfanatics center, the game could be played for years... as I've done.

David K. gave it a10:
The improvments here over an already great game are sufficient to warrant its purchase.

Remy B. gave it a 9:
A great game. I loved the conquests.

John E. gave it an 8:
The game overall is very enjoyable except for a select few features that could have been improved for better game play!

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