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Everyone says this is a great game. and it probably is, but it's not my cup of tea.
Beyond the Sword is a great overall expansion pack for Civ IV. Espionage is an interesting addition and definitely a major plus against computer opponents on harder difficulties (players use spies more strategically than the comp).Corporations--honestly I don't know. Do NOT buy Warlords unless you are compelled to buy everything Civ IV related. Beyond the Sword has much of the same content and then some. I've haven't played a game yet where they've made a difference.Units, buildings, wonders, and leaders--just more goodies. The core game stays the same but Beyond the Sword is enough of a twist to make it worthwhile.especially if you picked up your copy for $3.95.
All the elements that Sid has incorporated into this game, with the new features like Corporations and the whole Spying system blends in perfectly and simply with everything. Lovely. As can be expected with Sid's/ Firaxis games, Civ4- Beyond the Sword is a finely polished product down to the luxury of having a printed manual. Firaxis has mastered the art of creating depth and options of strategy while keeping everything simple and fun. I have always loved thier Alpha Centauri game and was not expecting to like this ( and the prequel: Civ4) as much, but low and behold the Firaxis team has created another fantastic winner of a game. Its turn based strategy which I prefer over the click quick RTS types. Now all we need to see is.Alpha Centauri 2. :)
Great expansion for the CIV 4 game, the only problem is when to quit playing.
If you want to play Civ 4, you really should buy this expansion. Plain Civilization 4 is almost unplayable because the enemy cheats so much but Beyond the Sword completely fixes the AI. Plus it includes almost everything from the Warlords expansion.
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