Interested in the game but can't find a demo

Nhoj · December 20, 2000, 07:45

I'm sure the game is everything I've heard, but I still would like to try before I buy. Is there a demo, and if so, where?

Scouse Gits · December 20, 2000, 10:26

You might consider Civ 1 a 'demo' for Civ II - if so it is available for < £5 in the UK - and I have heard rumours of abandonware sites ....

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Wiglaf · December 20, 2000, 10:33

Try a search on Yahoo or Lycos, they might point you there. If not, maybe wait until someone posts it up, but I really think you should run and buy it pretty quickly.

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drake · December 20, 2000, 10:37

Don't worry about demoing Civ 2 bud, you won't be disappointed. Best game ever made. Period.

(well maybe not, but its close!)

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Bohlen · December 20, 2000, 10:48

You can say that again, drake. I've never seen a demo. Probably because one isn't needed, especially at today's prices. If you like gaming, you'll love civ. Go ahead and buy it. If you don't like it, we'll all chip in and give you a refund.

Tiberius · December 20, 2000, 14:22

quote:

Originally posted by drake on 12-20-2000 09:37 AM
Best game ever made.

I second this

You won't feel sorry buying it, Nhoj. It will be a good training for Civ3 (mid or end 2001, if we have luck)
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Bereta_Eder · December 22, 2000, 21:42

I agree and I'll give some of my drachmas (or euros or whatever) to you if you don't like CIV2.

Just buy the game!

jcarkey · December 22, 2000, 23:52

Don't bother with a demo. You can get CIV2 cheap, cheap, cheap. You will probably be able to find it in some clearance rack or something.

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MacUser · December 23, 2000, 00:10

On the off chance that you're a Mac user, a Mac Civ2 demo is available on the MacSoft site. However, as others mentioned, even the Mac Civ2 Multiplayer Gold Ed. (MPG) is cheap and readily available for less than $20 US; MPG is what you want!

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Teeks · December 23, 2000, 03:31

Don't do it, man! You'll soon find yourself glued to the computer 24/7, without a social life, saying to yourself "just ONE more turn". Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Seriously, though. This game is a must buy. I've seen regular ol' v 2.42 around here for less than 10 bucks, and I'm sure you could find it on E-bay or something for a lot less.

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Nhoj · December 24, 2000, 01:18

What the hell, you all talked me into it. I'll buy it.

If my wife leaves my because of neglect, I can blame you guys, right?

CornMaster · December 24, 2000, 09:49

I was in Walmart the other day and I saw Orginal Civ 2 on a 2 CD set for $9.99. Ok I said but WHY 2 CD'S!!!
Maybe someone can fill me in?

Try to get multiplayer gold if you can Nhoj but if you have to settle, get TOT. Anyway happy civing.

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Farmboy · December 24, 2000, 23:06

okay, me and my little group of Civ II fans here were MPG-less after one guy left for the Air Force, so we were stuck playing regular 2.42, then, one guy was at Wal-Mart and alas! There was multiplayer gold for only $8US, in the box with the advance map and the help book. There was rejoicing in the land! now the Russian's and British are beating up on Napoleon, and we're all happy.

JimH · December 25, 2000, 22:43

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Originally posted by CornMaster on 12-24-2000 08:49 AM
I was in Walmart the other day and I saw Orginal Civ 2 on a 2 CD set for $9.99. Ok I said but WHY 2 CD'S!!!
Maybe someone can fill me in?

I think this was a big joke on Microprose's side. Let's make people think it's a 2-CD set and sell it for $9.99

Well, I bought it and opened it. It's really one CD. The Tech Tree poster occupies the other half. I thought I got taken until I found myself playing at least 5 hours a-day.