Civilization Classic
PlayStation · Strategy
Civilization II
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Microprose |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Civilization |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Civilization II is a strategy game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Microprose and published by Activision. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Civilization series; on the PS1 you can also try Civilization. The series also appears on other systems with Civilization (SNES) and Civilization (Saturn).
Civilization II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Civilization II is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Civilization II cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D00563CC
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Civilization II walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Civilization II.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Civilization II FAQ
When did Civilization II come out on the PS1?
Civilization II was released for the PlayStation in 1998; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made Civilization II?
It was developed by Microprose and published by Activision.
Is Civilization II multiplayer?
No. Civilization II is a single-player game.
How long does Civilization II take to play?
As a strategy game, Civilization II typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Civilization II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.