Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution
About the Game
Revolution is a turn-based strategy game about development and territorial expansion, with sixteen distinct civilizations from prehistoric times to the future. It is the second console-only Sid Meier branded game, the first being Sid Meier's C.P.U. Bach , and it is the first in the Civilization sub series to be released on console platforms. Specifically built up with console controls in mind, the original gameplay is intact but with stripped-down complexity.
Gameplay & Core Systems
At its core, the gameplay sessions are generally shorter with fewer victory conditions and simplified city management. Players can either build vast armies and try to dominate the other civilizations to capture their cities (Domination), or use a more subtle, diplomatic approach to gain the upper hand. There is a technology tree to eventually move into space and be the first to reach Alpha Centauri (Technology), players can try to create a World Back earn 20,000 gold (Economic), or build twenty wonders (Cultural). The two single-player modes allow for straight matches against AI players or rather fixed scenarios to complete. Multiplayer is supported for up to four players, free-for-all or with teams.
Standout Features
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Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Cenega Poland Sp. z o.o. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | Poland | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | Poland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | Poland | MobyGames |
| Published by | CyberFront Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Firaxis Games, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | 2K Shanghai | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Exigent Global Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | GameSpy Industries Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Scaleform Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Headset Compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 4 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Broadband Required | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-13 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2008-06-13 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2008-07-09 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2008-07-09 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-07-23 | Poland | MobyGames |
| 2008-12-25 | Japan | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5026555401289 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLES-00238 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555401265 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLES-00238 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0015RPF3Y | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 61193627 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425373398 | Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLUS-30130F | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 26038338839 | Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425372407 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLUS-30130 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 61193627 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4521923300023 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600360352 | Japan | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com