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| Sid Meiers Civilization IV Beyond the Sword | 
 enlarge | From: 2K Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 661
Platform: Windows Xp
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 710425311734
UPC: 710425311734
EAN: 0710425311734
ASIN: B000PCLBE2
Release Date: July 23, 2007
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 Adds a lot to the late game, but systemic weaknesses remain November 8, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Even more than the last Mod, in Beyond the Sword seeks to create a sort of Civ IV.V. In several ways they succeed: the new espionage feature adds an interesting element to the game, which judiciously used can give a player a serious edge. Likewise, Corporations, though criticized by many, add a level of excitement to the late game, which often comes down to just a race, and can further individualize a players strategy. Wanting to win a cultural victory? The Jewelry Company is gives you a considerable boost in culture. Going for a conquest or space race win? The production boost from certain corporations can make all the difference.
Likewise, several of the new Civilizations and leaders added offer players interesting variety. The Holy Roman Empire and Ethiopia being particularly fun. Graphics have likewise been improved, particularly with regard to greater unit individualization for particular cultures (no more medieval looking Aztec knights!, though everything still looks the same in the 19th century and later part of the game).
That said, many of the games weaknesses remain unaddressed. Certain Civilizations still have considerable advantages while others remain near useless. Likewise, as has always been true in the Civ series, geography remains as destiny, meaning that perhaps the biggest determinant of whether or not you are going to win depends on where you begin relative to other "players" and the locations of key resources (iron, stone, marble). If anything can address this problem, the Civ developers have yet to find it.
On balance, those who enjoy Civ, especially those looking to squeeze a bit more fun out of the game will enjoy this module. One can only wonder what they will come up with for Civilization V.
 great expansion November 2, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great expansion for Civ 4. The scenarios are cool and so is the additional content for the regular game.
A Must Buy! October 24, 2007
If you are a fan of Civilization then Beyond the Sword is a must buy game. The added content brings amazing new depth to the game. Also, the game includes a wide variety of scenarios and mods that are simply amazing. An all around great game
Good Challenge October 20, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game gives you different units from the previous versions. It is nice to have more variety of units and buildings. Much more challenging than prior versions.
A good upgrade October 19, 2007
Beyond the Sword is a nice expansion pack for the Civ IV game. There are the usual new leader and units provided as you would expect in a Civ upgrade, but there are many more enhancements. Spying is completely revamped and there are now Corporations to be built, which are similar in nature to religions in gameplay. Through corporate expansion, you can give a city a needed boost, at the expense of gold. Each country now gets a unique building enhancement in addition to a unique unit. The AI of the computer is a lot smarter than in the original game too, so watch out.
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