• Civilization IV not required for play.
• Classic game design.
• Detailed tutorial.
• Improved diplomacy.
• Historical figures provide for adaptive gameplay.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization strategy game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European nation on their quest to colonize and thrive in the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover a New World, negotiate, trade and fight as they acquire great power and battle for their freedom and independence. Features: * Classic Game Design: The strategy classic is rebuilt with improved visuals, while retaining the addictive gameplay and fun that are synonymous with Sid Meier games. * Establish a New Nation: Play as the English, Spanish, French or Dutch and journey to a brave new world in search of freedom from your oppressive homeland. * Detailed Tutorial: Enhanced tutorial helps both fans of Colonization and new players on their way to ruling the New World. * Multiplayer Offers Tons of Replay: Compete with friends from all over the world via the Internet and "Play by Email" modes or compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering multiple ways to conquer the New World. * Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the hostile homeland. Trade resources, gold and land as you build the foundation for a self sufficient and powerful colony. * Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay: Acquire founding hers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style. * Mods and Community Tools: Players will have limitless options for modifying the game to suit their needs. Game includes modding tools including a editor using XML and Python. * New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to the series will feel right at home with an interface that's been built to be accessible and easy to navigate.