Civilization I : The beginning of an epic.
Welcome to the Civilization Chronicle! This is a group of resources for Civilization players across the world, from the original Civ computer game all the way up to today! This page focuses on the first game in the series, Civilization 1.
In The Beginning.... The origin of Civ I
Before Windows there was DOS...
Civilization I was a 2.6 MB DOS game that was originally released in 1990.It marked the beginning of what would become one of the greatest computer games in history, as well as a creation of a whole new type of game - The turn-based strategy game.
You begin with a single settler (a city-founding unit) and build your empire up to the colonization of Alpha Centauri!
It was an amazing game for its vision and depth at a time. Hours and hours of gameplay were gotten out of a program smaller than most digital pictures now!
Civ 1 Reviews
Player Reviews of Civilization One.
Pie Chart from GameSpot.
Superb fan Popularity has made this game loved by nearly all who have played it.
Here is a list of some great reviews of Civ 1 for DOS.
- Civilization for PC Reviews - PC Civilization Reviews
- Civilization for PC Reviews - GameSpot readers provide their opinions of Civilization, including scores for gameplay, graphics, sound, value, and tilt. 14 Different reviews at last count!
All by avid gamers. - Civilization Reviews - Civilization Player Reviews - Civilization Web Site Reviews
- Civilization Reviews - GameFAQs offers you Civilization player reviews as well as Civilization web site reviews that can make sure you are getting the most for your money.
Well written and comprehensive reviews on Civ 1 - Civilization
- The source for Civilization reviews, previews, news, videos, movies, cheat codes, FAQs, downloads and screenshots from all media sources summed up in one place.
Civ is ranked the number 1 PC game release of 1990 in this review.
Buy Civilization I now!
It has recently been re-released
For those of you that can't seem to find the original Civ I anywhere, they have released a new compilation that includes CIV I ! I've done my best to round up a few copies of the original below, but they may already be gone...
Civilization I Sytem Requirements
Most cell phones can play this now, but here are the original system requirements...
- MS-DOS or Windows Operating System
- Any PC or Pentium Processor
- At least 640 kb of RAM
- 3.5 MB of disk space
- Tandy,EGA,VGAor SVGA graphics
Civilization Resources - Tips, Tricks, and Cheats
This is a collection of the best Civ I Resources from across the net.
- Civilization Fanatics' Forums
- This is a fantastic download site with programs and hacks to let you modify everything from maps to multiplayer, data tables to unit specs. These programs are what formed the basis of the CIV modding community that is so vibrant today.
- Civilization FAQs - Civilization Walkthroughs - Civilization Guides
- Civilization Guides - GameFAQs brings you in-depth Civilization FAQs as well as Civilization walkthroughs that can get you back on the right track.
Go here for lists of advances, difficulty levels, walkthroughs, and more! - Civilization Fanatics' Center: Fanatical Coverage of the Civilization Series
- Major fan site for the entire Sid Meier's Civilization series. Contains complete Civ news coverage, highly active forums, strategy articles, scenarios, mods, downloads, and much more.
What is your favorite memory from Civ 1 ?
I realize I'm dating myself a bit, but I was a wee little 8 year-old when Civ was released. I was Instantly addicted. When did you become Addicted to Civ? and how?
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RicoBR
Jan 5, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
- I was over 20 years old and a friend introduces Civ to me. I falled in love instantly. Then came CIv 2, 3, 4, 5... I still can´t stop play any of them. I plan my moves during the day to execute them at home. My wife is a little jealous, but Civ is bigger than me.
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BotYann
Sep 2, 2010 @ 6:58 pm | delete
- Addicted since Civ I and happy to see Civ V 20 years after.
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TheInfamous7
Aug 9, 2008 @ 2:41 am | delete
- Ah Awesome Lens!! And the Civ1 Graphics!! So many memories.. ;-)
Excellent
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Dukesbox
Apr 8, 2008 @ 7:48 am | delete
- I loved Civ, although being young at the time I always lost! Always got to around the Industrial age then the Russians would always destroy me! I was always Britain or America
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retrogarden Mar 4, 2008 @ 4:46 pm | delete
- Awesome game. Who was your Civ?
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