A video about the origins of the Civilization series was released on the Ars Technica YouTube channel. Its main character is Sid Meier. He says that the first Civilization could have become an RTS game.
The video reveals why Meyer’s team opted for a turn-based strategy. Initially, Civilization was developed as a real-time strategy. Then the vector changed, and the developers had to remake the game for a different genre. And it was not without difficulties.
The video lasts a little more than 12 minutes. You can view it below:
Recall that the first Civilization was released in 1991. It is recognized as a classic of turn-based strategies. It was followed by five numbered sequels and several spin-offs.
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