Civilization IV is a turn-based strategy game released in 2005. Players take control of a civilization and must build it up from the Stone Age to the Space Age. Players must manage their resources, build cities, research technologies, and expand their empire. The game features a variety of different
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Civilization IV is a 2005 4X turn-based strategy video game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. It is the fourth installment of the Civilization series and was designed by Soren Johnson. It was released in North America, Europe, and Australia, between October 25 and November 4, 2005, and followed by Civilization V.