Sid Meier's Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series) [Paperback]

Dave Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Secrets of the Games Series | Publication Date: March 6, 1996

Imagine what the world would be like if you could personally sculpt history from the dawn of time. Would you build the Roman Empire? Construct the Great Wall of China? Discover a cure for cancer? However you choose to rewrite history, don?t make a single decision without consulting Sid Meier?s Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide.
From the founding of the first village to the dawning of the space age, Civilization II -- the long-awaited sequel to Sid Meier?s Civilization -- offers gamers the ultimate Civilization experience, and this guide includes everything you?ll need to shepherd humanity through 5000 years of evolution.Inside you?ll discover:
Exclusive tips on all the new technology, units, and Wonders of the World included in Civilization II
Expert information on mastering each level of the game, including the most difficult deity level
Proven philosophies on implementing political and social policies
Time-tested strategies to successfully manage military force and economic growth - and much more!Whether your goal is to conquer the world or colonize the stars, Sid Meier?s Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide is a companion no great leader should be without!
About the Author
David Ellis, a technical writer and designer for MicroProse, is the author of X-COM UFO Defense: The Official Strategy Guide and X-COM Terror from the Deep: The Official Strategy Guide (both from Prima).

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About the Author

David Ellis, a technical writer and designer for MicroProse, is the author of X-COM UFO Defense: The Official Strategy Guide and X-COM Terror from the Deep: The Official Strategy Guide (both from Prima).

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games (March 6, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761501061
• ISBN-13: 978-0761501060
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,268,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute best Civ 2 book - BAR NONE!, October 25, 2000

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This review is from: Sid Meier's Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series) (Paperback)

This book is the absolute best Civ 2 book. Bar none. It is also the best Civ 2 reference book available. Do not even bother to buy other Civ 2 books; I have read them all and most are a waste of your money, esp. the worthless book by Jason Rich.

This book has excellent suggestions for beginners and intermediates, and is invaluable for experts as a reference. Many of the details of the game are simply not found anywhere in the game's original documentation, but are explained very well in this book. From this excellently formatted wealth of information, one can deduce many advanced strategies of the game.

There are a few minor errors which advanced players will eventually notice (eg, page 309 concerning subversion), but these are very subtle and probably won't be noticed by most beginners and intermediate players.

This book is easily worth the price. If you like Civ 2 (or wish to play and/or understand it better), this is the book for you. This is the first book you should buy after you get the Civ 2 game.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the beginner to the intermediate., April 4, 2000

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Shawn Zadow (Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sid Meier's Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series) (Paperback)

Definately worthwhile. One of the best books for Civ II I have seen. Some really good info. Strategies for the intermediate player to the beginner. Not only a good strategy guide but a good referance as well.