Author Topic: Civilization Revolution 2 Coming to iOS July (Read 4045 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** June 23, 2014, 01:01:40 PM »

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2K today announced that Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2, the sequel to one of the most popular and award-winning, turn-based strategy games to hit the App Store, is launching as a premium title on July 2 for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini and iPod Touch. The title will be coming soon to Android devices.

Civilization Revolution 2 is the first Civilization game to be developed exclusively for mobile platforms, delivering high-impact graphics and new gameplay and controls that capitalize on the mobile technology advancements since the original Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution launched more than five years ago. The game will combine the core tactical elements of the series with intuitive controls and a friendly user interface - designed specifically for mobile gamers on touch-pad devices. Civilization fans will also recognize the 16 historical leaders found in the first game, including Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi and Napoleon, alongside leaders such as Churchill and Kennedy, who are making their appearance in the series for the first time.

The original Civilization Revolution, designed by Firaxis Games in 2008, was a watershed game for console and handheld systems and brought to iPhone in 2009. In 2010, the title was optimized for Apple's high-definition iPad and has since achieved an average rating of 4/5 stars among iOS users. Staying true to the series, Civilization Revolution 2 will allow players to lead a civilization from the dawn of man to the modern age, and go head-to-head with history's most intrepid leaders as they wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known in a race for ultimate supremacy.

http://www.civilization.com/us/games/civilization-revolution-2/

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2014, 01:28:31 PM »

Hoping it's the real deal and not neutered

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:12:29 PM »

Hnnnggggggg

Civ rev was so much fun on my ds

Ios wins again

thisismyusername · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:13:13 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 23, 2014, 01:28:31 PM

Hoping it's the real deal and not neutered

Uh, Rev was "neutered" slightly. This'll be a continuation of that "neuter."

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:17:12 PM »

I wouldnt say neutered, its civ rev, not civ.

Fits handhelds perfectly

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:23:14 PM »

Will buy

thisismyusername · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:57:05 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on June 23, 2014, 05:17:12 PM

I wouldnt say neutered, its civ rev, not civ.

Fits handhelds perfectly

Technically in Himuro's world, that'd be "neutered."

But honestly, Civ Rev wasn't bad. A continuation on consoles would be good, but mobile is a no brainier at this point.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:16:26 AM »

Quote from: The Business on June 23, 2014, 10:12:07 PM

Definitely going to get this. Played so much Civ Rev on my iPhone and iPad. I probably played too much of it on trains in Europe instead of looking outside the window at scenery porn.

haha yeah I played this to death on buses and trains in Asia too.

There is only so much scenery you can take in

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:19:24 AM »

Screenshots look line Civ. Getting.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2014, 08:54:17 AM »

I played it (the first one) for the DS & PC (emu). It was fun, but not addictive for some reason.

It will depend on the price point for me. 10 dollars would be my sweet spot.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2014, 04:04:38 AM »

Its out!

99 dkk, 13 euro, 15 bucks

bit steep, dunno if I will bite tonight already

Anyone play it yet?

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2014, 04:28:33 AM »

When will it be out on android thats all I care about. Disappointed that there isn't any multiplayer

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2014, 12:28:26 PM »

Ok I picked it up because I love me my civ.

Feels like this one is super turbo charged and streamlined. Dont think the devs where kidding when they said you could play a game in an hour.

Its been a while since I played Revolution 1 but that game could last hours, this one so far seems way less complex.

No judgement yet since im playing on the second difficulty.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2014, 02:00:23 PM »

Completed first game

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2014, 03:43:46 PM »

Didnt really feel like I could lose though, everything happened so fast ;/

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2014, 05:23:23 PM »

Beat the game on emperor now with a cultural victory.

Game seems way too easy.

Not sure im happy i spent 15 bucks on it.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2014, 07:35:06 PM »

Thanks for testing it!

chronovore · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:35:57 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on July 02, 2014, 05:23:23 PM

Beat the game on emperor now with a cultural victory.

Game seems way too easy.

Not sure im happy i spent 15 bucks on it.

Have you tried any multiplayer yet?

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:45:33 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on June 23, 2014, 01:28:31 PM

Hoping it's the real deal and not neutered

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:31:00 PM »

The first one sucked on iPhone, was ok on ipad. Not sure I want another. I turned on the original today and I'm not sure it has aged well.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2014, 02:22:18 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on July 02, 2014, 08:57:20 PM

Well, it is the real deal as far as being a premium "sequel" to Revolution goes. Revolution was a casual-friendly Civ game, so difficulty is toned way down.

This goes way beyond that one I feel.

The game is so quick it doesnt seem to matter what you do (mind you after two games). Even on Emperor I just plucked down 3 cities, then I annexed two cities through culture and that was it basicly. All enemy AI where at war with me but no one really made an effort even though I saw a tank.

There is no option to continue playing even after getting a victory

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #21 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:56:48 PM »

Deity makes more sense then other difficulties

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #22 on:** July 03, 2014, 06:00:43 PM »

Cultural Victory on Deity

Was a bit more close with the greeks launching a spaceship but still a snooze

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:18:39 AM »

First one is better that is the weird thing.

I feel kind of cheated out of money by this one...

thisismyusername · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2014, 08:33:48 AM »

That's a shame.

Civ Rev 1 was good on consoles/handhelds. I don't know why they'd have to make it easier for mobiles. $:-\$

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #25 on:** July 09, 2014, 12:21:31 PM »

Game has a 2.5 star rating now

The death kiss when you cost 15 bucks

chronovore · « **Reply #26 on:** July 12, 2014, 03:59:07 AM »

It'll be 99¢ for Christmas.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #27 on:** July 12, 2014, 04:24:25 AM »

Kind of feel like not paying the full price for beyond earth if that happens

chronovore · « **Reply #28 on:** July 12, 2014, 05:05:36 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on July 12, 2014, 04:24:25 AM

Kind of feel like not paying the full price for beyond earth if that happens

Beyond Earth will be your loss if you wait. Sid's Alpha Centauri is a seminal, inspirational work. This will be its spiritual successor. You'll see.

archnemesis · « **Reply #29 on:** July 12, 2014, 05:12:16 AM »

My only concern about Beyond Earth is how similar it looks to Civ 5. I hope they manage to make it feel like its own thing and not a palette swap to an old game.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #30 on:** July 12, 2014, 09:12:44 AM »

I have had every civ game except 3, also pirates, colonisation and that ios airplane game.

This is by far the worst game they have ever made.

Ill get beyond earth eventually but maybe ill way for some goty pack with a few expansions.

originalz · « **Reply #31 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:11:41 AM »

3 and a half stars on Toucharcade! Well, with their rating scale, anything less than 4 stars is garbage, so that sounds about right.

brob · « **Reply #32 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:50:55 AM »

Touch arcade also haven't reviewed Kim Kardashian: Hollywood yet, so what do they even know about what's hot

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #33 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:09:42 AM »

I think this shaun fellow was very generous with 3.5 stars, i wouldnt go beyond 2.5

If thats even his real name

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #34 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:38:45 AM »

I don't even think it's good for new players, the original civ rev is better.

My first civ was CIV 1 when I was 8/9 and I loved it already.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #35 on:** July 14, 2014, 04:44:52 AM »

Well the review came out like 6 days after the game, think you owe me 15 bucks man!

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #36 on:** July 14, 2014, 05:14:03 AM »

Yes but which game is more relevant to the audience of the website?

Japanese action game that never made it big in the West or one of the key Western franchises for the past 23 years?

15 bucks man :'(

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #37 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:27:54 AM »

yeah but thats a vocal internet minority, what about clicks on the main website and stuff

you can't tell me its my fault I got burned

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #38 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:03:01 AM »

Mon Hun is pretty great I agree, already put 12/15 hours into it.

You know I'm just taking the piss right with it being TA's fault and all? The part about the late review stands of course but as you guys don't get to play early it makes sense.

And No I didn't read anything about the game before because I have never been burned by a Sid Meier game before.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #39 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:14:27 AM »

This one was 2K china I think, you would think they would be more careful with the branding with this franchise.

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:07:22 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on July 14, 2014, 04:44:52 AM

Well the review came out like 6 days after the game, think you owe me 15 bucks man!

You bought it as soon as it appeared on the store without waiting for user feedback, mate. But it made sense to blindly trust a sequel to a game you liked. We've all done that before.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #41 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:25:06 AM »

I did the same with Dragon Age, big mistake too.

Oscar is there any chance someone from the gaming press will reach out to 2K to comment on user feedback, which unlike other games they made is horrible?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #42 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:28:56 AM »

Metacritic for the original is 85/80

Sequel 67/43

Game is at 2 stars now on the app store

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2014, 03:30:44 PM »

I wouldn't judge Beyond Earth based off of this. CivRev 2 cleared misfired but it is not a Firaxis project.

Borderlands Legends was a similar mishap. That game should have just been borderlands loot crossed with XCOM style gameplay, but it was a big mess instead.

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