Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution isn't on par with its PC big brother however, it's a game worth experiencing.
I have had a chance to enjoy two Sid Meier's Civilizations # III and IV on my PC and I consider both, especially IV best in series.
Since this is the first console release I was left with quite the skeptical feeling that the controls, as well as the game, will not work out. I'm happy to admit, I was wrong.
Sid Meier's Civilizations Revolution (CivRev for short) kept the feel of a excellent historic turn-based gameplay that you just won't put down. The idea is still same basic: You need to take a civilization at the start of history and guide its growth through the Eras to become a world leader.
You wander the globe to gradually increase your civ's settlement size and interact with other civilizations, either through trade and technology sharing or through military encounter. There are as usual quite a few ways of wining, If you're like me, learning the future technology and building a space ship will allows you to win the game once the spaceship reaches Alpha Centaury quadrant, or you can win economically by becoming rich and building a World Bank, or by Culture, or Military Power, eliminate anyone who stand in your way, etc...
Regardless of which tree you follow there are tons of Civ's to chose from, from Russians to Japanese in total of 16 nations. The best part is, it's an incredibly re-playable game, with the starting scenarios randomized, so you never end up in the same situation twice. The CivRev is tune down from PC versions, it's more accessible, easier to navigate and friendly interface, the game speed and numerous management is also extremely well done as are my primary concern - the controls.
If you've never played Civilization game before, you'll be up to speed in no time. If you have played Civ in the past, you'll find the console version to be friendly in its controls, though less managing which could go either way depending on your previous gaming experience. There certainly is plenty of content to enjoy.
Once you have finished the single-player game, you can play series of Play Scenarios, (you need to take the civ you're given in the situation that's provided, and then achieve the desired victory.), There will also be a Game of the Week, which provides a different scenario each week and you have to come up with best solution.
In the end, there is multiplayer action, from "head-to-head" competition to "team battles" to "free for all" fights, as well as "System Link" competition.
There is a lot of things going on in Civ games, in fact to much to write in one review, if you had a chance to play the available Demo and it sucked you in, you're going to have fantastic time.
As you have probably guessed, Civilization Revolutions offers lots of gameplay, options and re-playability.
The best way I can describe CivRev is that it's a blend of originality and addictiveness of previous Civ's with very universal accessibility for all players. Veterans of the previous games will probably find CivRev a "lighter" version, but the phenomenal work that developers of Firaxis and 2K Games had made is entertaining and very enjoyable. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a fun and addictive turn-based or otherwise strategy game.
I would even say, a step in right Revolution.