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If You Love CIVIII You MUST Have This Expansion

The Conquests expansion for CIV3 combines all of the features of the unfairly maligned PtW expansion as well as a whole new set of wonders and features specific to this package. The look and feel of the game with the Conquests disk is about the same as the original CIV3, however, there are so many subtle enhancements in the expansion that it would be impossible for me to move backwords and still enjoy the game. I have read reviews saying that the expansion is buggy, but I have had NO problems at all and haven't needed a patch to have hours of fun.

PROS...
*Upgraded AI for a more challenging computer opponent
*New civilizations! Sumerians, Byzantines, Maya, Portugal and many more along with the new cultural proficiences (seafaring and agrigultural) add a new dimension to the playing experience.
*More units! The TOW Infantry and Mobile SAM are awesome. Upgraded bombardment means a strong air forice and cruise missiles function much better.
*Sugar, Tobaco, and Tropical Fruit have all been added as terrain bonuses.
*The new wonders are very good, especially the Statue of Zeus

CONS...
*Price...this is a lot of money for an expansion. $14.95 or $19.95 would be more reasonable.
*Some of the new functionality only works with the built in scenarios.
*The Temple of Artemis Wonder takes a long time to build and then expires shortly after it is built.

Bottom line? If you are a CIV3 fan then price isn't really and issue because we all know the value you can get from this product with limitless replays and hours of fun. If you like the game then how could you not add the new CIVs, Wonders and units? If you are new to CIV3 then I would wait until you play the game and see if it is for you before buying this expansion because it is a bit pricey.