Sid Meier's Civilization III

2001

Release Date:

10/30/2001

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Genres:

Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Developer:

Westlake Interactive, Firaxis Games

Publisher:

MacSoft Games, Infogrames

Director:

Sid Meier

About

Civilization III, like the other Civilization games, is based around building an empire, from the ground up, beginning at start of recorded history and continuing beyond the current modern day. The player's civilization is centered around a core of cities that provide the resources necessary to grow the player's cities, construct city improvements, wonders, and units, and advance the player's technological development. The player must balance a good infrastructure, resources, diplomatic and trading skills, technological advancement, city and empire management, culture, and military power to succeed.