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Civilization IV Review by Velociryx

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Chris Hartpence
a.k.a. Velociryx
Velociryx is an economist, helpdesk analyst, and author. It is in the latter capacity that he may be best known to Alpha Centauri fans as author of what has been widely described as a definitive guide to for the game's expansion pack, Alien Crossfire.

His other writing credits include Five Days in May, a horror fiction novel favourably reviewed by The New York Times.

Review by Chris "Velociryx" Hartpence


The fourth direct incarnation of the Civilization series in hand, this Civer wants to believe in a brighter future for the franchise after what he calls the disaster that was Civilization III.

This is his detailed report. (ACS)

PART 1: First Impressions (Page 1/2)

PART 1: Rinse and Repeat (Page 2/2)

PART 2: After Several Days of Non-Stop Playing... (Page 1/3)

PART 2: ... No Guts, No Glory (Page 2/3)

PART 2: Final Thoughts and Musings (Part 3/3)



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