Early Reviews Give Colonization High Praise

[Ginger_Ale]

Now that Civilization IV: Colonization has been released worldwide, final reviews are beginning to be published. Both IGN and Stuff.co.nz rated Colonization highly, giving it 8.7/10 and 4/4, respectively. Here's what they had to say:

Read the IGN Review

8.5: Presentation
Tremendously faithful to the original game's design but unafraid to introduce changes and updates where appropriate.
8.0: Graphics
Very well designed across the board and full of interesting details. Some of the assets can tend to blend into the background a bit too much.
8.5: Sound
Great music that adds loads of atmosphere to the game. The sound effects are full of personality.
9.0: Gameplay
If you're not scared off by the complexity, the design is endless fascinating. The interaction of the various elements reveals a keen sense of balance and consequence.
9.5: Lasting Appeal
With all the strategies you can employ and the variety of starting positions, there's almost limitless opportunity for replay here.

Read the Stuff.co.nz Review

That you have a singular and overriding goal (Freedom with a capital F) is what keeps Colonization alive, and what makes it a worthwhile investment, not just for those looking to relive the good times they had back in '94, but for anyone on the look-out for a strategy game to seriously sink their teeth into.

 

[BlastDuke]

For comparison:
Here is a link to a review of the original game (sorry, german only), it got 84%. Have a look at the hardware requirements in the bottom right corner ...