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Sid Meier's Colonization

Civ 4 Colonization

Some computer games are highly addictive, and Sid Meier's Colonization is definitely one of them. This well-balanced, challenging and informative strategy game based on early european colonization has earned its place in history. Although the game was first published in 1994, people are still playing it to this day.

Due to overwhelming fan requests, and the opportunity to remake the game using the award winning Civilization IV engine, Firaxis Games decided to re-invent the game for both old fans and new players. Thus, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization was released on 23 September, 2008.

Colonizationfans is a tribute to these two games. Throughout the site you will find useful resources such as explainations of game concepts and possible strategies to try out.

Note that although the 2008 version is a remake, it is not completely identical to the 1994 version. Some things which apply to the classic version do not necessarily apply to the new version, and vice versa, so make a note of which section you are browsing. That said, a strategy originally intended for the classic version may work for the new version as well, provided that the player is familiar with the game mechanics and able to discard details that don't apply.

Classic Colonization Downloads & Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble getting your classic version to work, make sure you check out the downloads section where you will find solutions, patches and troubleshooting FAQs. It shouldn't be a problem getting Colonization to work on newer platforms like Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac and even Linux. There are also other free downloads available there, such as game manuals and other useful files. Colonization Downloads

New to Colonization?

Sid Meier's Colonization is a turn-based strategy game themed on early european exploration and colonization. It was first published by Microprose in 1994, and was later released for Windows, Mac and Amiga in 1995. It followed Sid Meier's very popular game Civilization (released in 1991). The remake of Colonization came out in 2008.

In Colonization, players set out to discover and explore the New World, establish colonies, and finally achieve independence from Europe. This is easier said than done, as there are many challenges along the way.

Colonization requires a great deal of micro-management. You have to attend to all the different aspects of the game: exploration, immigration, production, trade, foreign and native relations, and of course warfare. Neglecting one area may prove costly, and so finding the right balance is key. In the end, players have to come up with the best strategy to achieve their ultimate goal - independence from Europe.

Read this colonization review for a more detailed introduction to the original version of the game. If you'd like to dive deeper into game concepts right away, start exploring »

Sid Meier's Colonization (1994) or Civilization IV: Colonization (2008)