Tales of turn-based gaming"s death have been greatly exaggerated. A genre that doesn"t require lavish graphics nor show off the latest computer technology, turn-based strategy rarely creates a stir in the electronic entertainment industry. Then again, rarely does Sid Meier have a hand in a game"s development.
He did, however, assist in the development of Civilization III. That, coupled with the game"s storied lineage, immediately thrust the title into the harsh glare of the media"s spotlight. It was a spotlight in which the game reveled. Despite retaining the essence of Civilization games past, Civilization III breathed enough new life into itself to re-addict hard core and casual gamers alike.