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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | |title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | ||
|cover = Civilization II cover.jpg | |cover = Civilization II cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MPS Labs|Original}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse|Multiplayer Gold}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|1996-1999}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|1999-2002}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Chronicles release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|March 15, 1996}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|August 22, 1997}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|94}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Civilization }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19980120104158/http://www.microprose.com/gamesdesign/civ2/civ2.html | ||
+ | |hltb = 8499 | ||
+ | |igdb = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | ||
+ | |lutris = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | ||
|strategywiki = Civilization II | |strategywiki = Civilization II | ||
+ | |mobygames = 15 | ||
|wikipedia = Civilization II | |wikipedia = Civilization II | ||
|winehq = 444 | |winehq = 444 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received two expansion packs: '''''Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization''''' in November 1996 and '''''Fantastic Worlds''''' in November 1997, both containing a variety of scenarios and settings. | ||
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+ | The game was re-released in 1998 as a 32-bit Windows application as '''''Multiplayer Gold Edition''''' in North America and '''''Ultimate Classic Collection''''' in Europe, containing both expansion packs and native multiplayer capabilities. However, this version introduced a bug with AI players being in an uncooperative or worse attitude towards human players at all times. | ||
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+ | |current state = All versions of the game have considerable issues running on modern systems. The original 1996 version is inherently impossible to run on 64-bit systems without an [[#Virtualization and emulation software|NTVDM emulator]]. The 32-bit ''Multiplayer Gold Edition'' requires [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patches]] to resolve compatibility issues such as crashes when a text box appears, and game bugs such as the aforementioned AI attitude bug. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Civilization_Games_Wiki Civilization Wiki] - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs |
+ | {{mm}} [https://apolyton.net/forum/civilization-series/civilization-i-and-civilization-ii Apolyton Civilization Site's Civilization I & II section] - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.civfanatics.com/civ2/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II section] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/categories/civilization-ii.5/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Disc required only for music and videos in the original release. Otherwise, the game is fully playable without the disc. | | Windows 3.x }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Mac OS }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Multiplayer Gold Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The original version is simply called '''Sid Meier's Civilization II'''. The expansion packs Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization were made for this version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition''' (also known as the '''Ultimate Classic Collection''' in Europe) is the original with all expansions, with a 32-bit executable and multiplayer options. [https://web.archive.org/web/20201112041528/http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions] | ||
+ | {{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and [[Civilization II: Test of Time|Test of Time]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = Expansion packs include new scenarios. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. | Windows 3.x }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Fantastic Worlds | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. | Windows 3.x }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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====Sid Meier's Civilization II==== | ====Sid Meier's Civilization II==== | ||
− | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch] | + | *[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch] |
====Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition==== | ====Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition==== | ||
− | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch] | + | *[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch] |
− | + | *[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch] | |
− | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch] | + | *[https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/multiplayer-gold-edition-v1-3-german.61/ German v1.3 patch] |
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− | [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/multiplayer-gold-edition-v1-3-german.61/ German v1.3 patch] | ||
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====Civilization Chronicles==== | ====Civilization Chronicles==== | ||
− | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch | + | *[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch installer] |
− | {{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of | + | {{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches. |
− | === | + | ===Unofficial patches=== |
− | + | *[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civilization-ii-64-bit-editbox-patcher-mge-tot-also-works-on-win10-1709-fall-creators-update.622154/ The editbox patcher by FoxAhead] fixes a crash which occurs in the Multiplayer Gold Edition when text boxes appear on screen (such as when founding a city). | |
− | + | *[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/ai-attitude-change.154251/ AI attitude fix for Multiplayer Gold Edition] which fixes this edition's bug which causes all AI players to be in exclusively uncooperative or worse relations towards the human player. | |
+ | *[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civilization-ii-mge-user-interface-additions-civ2uia.623515/ Multiplayer Gold Edition UI Additions by FoxAhead] includes the aforementioned fixes, as well as quality of life improvements to the interface, as well as a no-CD patch and a multiplayer fix for Windows 8 and newer. [https://github.com/FoxAhead/Civ2-UI-Additions/releases/latest The source code] is also available. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = No fullscreen mode. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Uses OS cursor. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = false | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = false | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-2/civilization-2/230 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail: Byte & Brothers<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991003051629fw_/http://www.bytebrothers.com.br/produtos/civi/civi.htm|title=Byte & Brothers (1999).|date=May 2023}}</ref> and Infogrames.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051231065758/http://infogrames.com.br/jogos.asp?jogo_id=17|title=Civilization II (archived)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot seat |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Multiplayer Gold Edition only. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Multiplayer Gold Edition only; the official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = unknown | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===CPU runs at 100%=== | ===CPU runs at 100%=== | ||
− | When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. | + | When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120427085751/http://tim.strafenet.com:80/civ2.html This patch] fixes the issue for the original version and the Multiplayer Gold Edition. Some anti-virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm#CPUFix|title=Catfish's Cave - FAQ (CPUFix)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = true | ||
+ | |wing notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinG#List_of_applications_using_WinG_API|title=WinG - Wikipedia|date=2020-03-20}}</ref> | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 3.1, 95 | |minOS = 3.1, 95 | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 MB |
|minGPU = SVGA | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7.5.3 | |minOS = 7.5.3 | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 MB |
|minGPU = SVGA | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 15:45, 12 August 2023
This page is for the original 1996 and expanded 1998 releases. For the separate 1999 version, see Civilization II: Test of Time.
Developers | |
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Original | MPS Labs |
Multiplayer Gold | MicroProse |
Mac OS (Classic) | Varcon Systems |
Publishers | |
1996-1999 | MicroProse |
1999-2002 | Infogrames |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Chronicles release | 2K Games |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | March 15, 1996 |
Windows | 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | August 22, 1997 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Civilization |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sid Meier's Civilization | 1991 |
Freeciv (unofficial) | 1996 |
Sid Meier's Civilization II | 1996 |
Civilization II: Test of Time | 1999 |
Sid Meier's Civilization III | 2001 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV | 2005 |
CivCity: Rome | 2006 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization | 2008 |
Sid Meier's Civilization V | 2010 |
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth | 2014 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VI | 2016 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VII | 2025 |
Sid Meier's Civilization II is a singleplayer and multiplayer isometric and bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Civilization series.
The game received two expansion packs: Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization in November 1996 and Fantastic Worlds in November 1997, both containing a variety of scenarios and settings.
The game was re-released in 1998 as a 32-bit Windows application as Multiplayer Gold Edition in North America and Ultimate Classic Collection in Europe, containing both expansion packs and native multiplayer capabilities. However, this version introduced a bug with AI players being in an uncooperative or worse attitude towards human players at all times.
All versions of the game have considerable issues running on modern systems. The original 1996 version is inherently impossible to run on 64-bit systems without an NTVDM emulator. The 32-bit Multiplayer Gold Edition requires unofficial patches to resolve compatibility issues such as crashes when a text box appears, and game bugs such as the aforementioned AI attitude bug.
General information
- Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs
- Apolyton Civilization Site's Civilization I & II section - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs.
- Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II section
- Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disc required only for music and videos in the original release. Otherwise, the game is fully playable without the disc. | |||
Retail | ||||
Retail | Multiplayer Gold Edition |
Version differences
- The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civilization II. The expansion packs Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization were made for this version.
- Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition (also known as the Ultimate Classic Collection in Europe) is the original with all expansions, with a 32-bit executable and multiplayer options. A Summary of Civilization II Versions
- The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | Expansion packs include new scenarios. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. | |
Fantastic Worlds | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Each version of Civilization II has its own patch.
Sid Meier's Civilization II
Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition
Civilization Chronicles
- The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches.
Unofficial patches
- The editbox patcher by FoxAhead fixes a crash which occurs in the Multiplayer Gold Edition when text boxes appear on screen (such as when founding a city).
- AI attitude fix for Multiplayer Gold Edition which fixes this edition's bug which causes all AI players to be in exclusively uncooperative or worse relations towards the human player.
- Multiplayer Gold Edition UI Additions by FoxAhead includes the aforementioned fixes, as well as quality of life improvements to the interface, as well as a no-CD patch and a multiplayer fix for Windows 8 and newer. The source code is also available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | No fullscreen mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Uses OS cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Local retail version only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Local retail version only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Local retail version only. | |||
Korean | Local retail version only. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail: Byte & Brothers[1] and Infogrames.[2] | |||
Russian | For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – download | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer modes require the Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | 8 | Multiplayer Gold Edition only. | ||
Online play | 8 | Multiplayer Gold Edition only; the official multiplayer service was shut down. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Issues fixed
CPU runs at 100%
When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. This patch fixes the issue for the original version and the Multiplayer Gold Edition. Some anti-virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception.[3]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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WinG | [4] |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.5.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
References
- ↑ Byte & Brothers (1999). - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Civilization II (archived) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Catfish's Cave - FAQ (CPUFix) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ WinG - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2020-03-20