Gamernode writes: "As the cliché goes, it's hard to make a strategy game on consoles. Many have tried, and all but a very select few have failed. Even the classic PC franchises have time and time again struggled on their console outings, with poor controls and poor porting ruining what was once an awesome gaming experience. One of PC gaming's most popular and storied franchises, Civilization, recently tried to make that very leap where so few have landed gracefully. And as many said before its release, if anyone could find a way to make it work, Sid Meier could.
For those who aren't familiar with Civilization gameplay, the idea is simple: take a nation, and build it up from its beginnings to become a world power. Like real life, there are multiple avenues one can take to achieve power in the world, ranging from the military to economy. If that doesn't give you an idea of how the game works, think SimCity meets (insert mainstream RTS game here). There's been nothing like Civilization on current consoles, so the gameplay mechanics and focus will be entirely new for many gamers."
