Sid Meier?s Civilization IV: Colonization does not require the original
Civilization IV game to play.

Features :
-Classic Game Design Rebuilt for the Modern Era: Usher forth a new
generation of Sid Meier?s Colonization with gameplay built on the
award winning Civilization IV engine, providing the beautiful visuals,
famously addictive gameplay and endless fun that are synonymous with
Sid Meier strategy games.
-Fight the Homeland and Establish a New Nation: Play as the English,
Spanish, French or the Dutch and journey to a brave new world in
search of freedom from your oppressive homeland.
-Improved Diplomacy: Sustain peace and support your followers as you
engage in advanced negotiations with natives, other colonists and the
hostile homeland -- Trade resources, gold and land as you build the
foundation for a self sufficient and powerful colony.
-Historical Figures Provide Adaptive Gameplay: Acquire founding
fathers such as John Smith, Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams who will
help guide your nation to freedom based on your gameplay style.
-Brand New Interface: Both Civilization IV fans and players new to
the series will feel right at home with an interface that Firaxis has
built to be accessible and easy to navigate.
-Multiplayer Offers Endless Replay Value: Compete with friends from
all over the world via the Internet and Play by Email modes or
compete locally via the Hotseat and LAN modes, offering endless ways
to conquer the New World.
-Detailed Tutorial Guides Players In Their Conquest: Civilization IV:
Colonization will provide an enhanced tutorial that will help both
fans of the game and brand new players on their way to ruling the
New World.
-Mods and Community Tools: Players will have limitless options for
modifying the game to suit their needs. Firaxis will ship the game
with modding tools including a map editor using XML and Python.

System Requirements :
-OS: Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
-Processor: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or better
-Memory: 512 MB
-Hard Drive: 1.7 GB Free
-Video Memory: DirectX Compatible with 128 MB
-Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
-DirectX: 9.0c
-Keyboard & Mouse
-DVD Rom Drive.