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'Freeciv': Sid Meier's Civilization Gets a Revamp in This New School Homage

by Ben Deitz on September 2, 2010 at 04:14 PM

Freeciv
As much as we love new gaming experiences, sometimes we hanker for the classic games of our distant youth. Luckily, many of these can be revisited in browser-based iterations. This week, we'll take a look at timeless classics -- like Monday's 'Pac-Man', Tuesday's 'Lemmings' or yesterday's 'Duke Nukem' -- that are always worth wasted productivity. If you haven't played these in a few years, or if (heaven forbid) you've never undertaken them, then what are you waiting for?
Based on 'Civilization,' designer Sid Meier's classic PC strategy game of empire building, 'Freeciv.net' is a complex game with a simple goal: to conquer the world. In 'Freeciv.net,' players direct the expansion of their kingdom over a series of turns, much like an incredibly detailed game of 'Risk.' Technology can be researched, wars fought, cities founded, revolutions started, and much, much more. Most impressive about 'Freeciv.net' is its built-in online multi-player functionality. (Loners can opt to challenge AI.) While it takes a little while to get maneuvering (as the tricky controls and often overwhelming options necessitate reading the FAQ), the payoff is a deep, fun and challenging experience.


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