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+ | {{disambig|the original 1996 and expanded 1998 releases|the separate 1999 version|[[Civilization II: Test of Time]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | |title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}} | {{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|Retail re-release}} | + | {{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|2K Games|Chronicles release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric, Bird's-eye view }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |official site= https:// | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19980120104158/http://www.microprose.com/gamesdesign/civ2/civ2.html |
|hltb = 8499 | |hltb = 8499 | ||
|igdb = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | |igdb = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | ||
+ | |lutris = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | ||
|strategywiki = Civilization II | |strategywiki = Civilization II | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15 |
|wikipedia = Civilization II | |wikipedia = Civilization II | ||
|winehq = 444 | |winehq = 444 | ||
|license = commercial | |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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{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] | {{mm}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/categories/civilization-ii.5/ Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===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}} 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. [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions] | + | {{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]]. | {{++}} 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| | ||
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*[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/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/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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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
|windowed notes = No fullscreen mode. | |windowed notes = No fullscreen mode. | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
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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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|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/21-civilization-2 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=4951 Multiplayer - Gold Edition] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |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 = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download] | |notes = For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=817 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = Multiplayer Gold Edition only. | |lan play notes = Multiplayer Gold Edition only. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Multiplayer Gold Edition only. | + | |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== | ||
===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. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. [http://tim.strafenet.com/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> | + | 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> |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |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. | |windows exe notes = Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit. | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:41, 24 July 2024
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Local retail version only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Local retail version only. | |||
Czech | Fan - 1 Multiplayer - Gold Edition | |||
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 | |||
Slovak | Fan - 1 | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer modes require the Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
WinG | [4] |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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