The journey begins with two units traveling on a ship as the ship moves westward into the unknown, the map is revealed. The player is asked to select one of the four world powers ( England, France, The Netherlands, or Spain). The Colonization experience begins in 1492.

Both games pit the player as a godlike leader of an embattled civilization, the objective being to gain supremacy over rival civilizations, primarily through military means and discovery, transformation, and utilization of the land. Manage your growth, development and trade to create a powerful nation.Colonization has many similarities to Sid Meier's previous title, Sid Meier's Civilization. Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation.īut beware of your enemies. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward.

The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility.

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