Sid Meier's Civilization quickly became another one of Sid Meier's great accomplishments. Sid Meier's Civilization II featured the needed improvements to make it an instant classic. Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition added online play and came packaged with a lot of scenarios. Civilization II: Test of Time turns out to be the same game as the gold edition with some minor changes.
When the game first loads, fans of the series will notice some changes. Menus all include black backgrounds giving the game a dark feel. A few more options are now available at the main menu since the game can be played a few ways now -- original, extended original, sci-fi, and fantasy. Nothing has changed significantly though so if you have played any of the previous versions there is no need to read the instruction manual.
Once the game begins players will discover an improved look, mostly for the better. The map is more detailed now and almost everything is animated. Squares with special items like bananas or a pheasant will be animated. Bananas repeatedly peel themselves while the pheasant will peck at the ground and flap their tail feathers. Little details like this are certainly a welcome addition but don't influence the gameplay any. Along with the map, all of the units have been animated as well. Riflemen fire their guns and a caravel's sails will blow in the wind. Death sequences are animated too depending on the unit. Some units simply explode while a unit such as the elephant topples over. Also, many of the units contain more detail. Actually, some have so much more detail that they look completely different.
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So the graphical improvements are a nice touch, but they are not spectacular. Other than that Civilization II: Test of Time plays exactly like previous versions. The extension of the original game and the other two new games do add some replay value but not enough to give the game a great review. Many of the new inclusions feel more like window dressing than anything else and there is not enough reason to warrant a purchase if you own the gold edition.
While this game is, for the most part, an improvement over the original, there are quite a few things missing. You no longer can witness the council bickering; there is no throne room to upgrade; and gone are the animated introductions on the diplomatic screens. These missing items are not a big deal but it is still a disappoinment that they are not here. However, there is one major item missing: the map editor. One of the best features of previous editions was the ability to create your own maps. Those of us who own past versions can still create and import maps if we leave one of the past versions on our hard drive. Unfortunately, players new to the series will miss out on this enjoyable feature.
Test of Time is basically one of my favourite Civilization games of all time, and i will explain why. It has not two but four different styles of play, Sci-fi Or Fantasy Themed, and of course Original, and now a new Alternate Original Version that pits you against aliens as well as the usual.
Graphics: Considering Sid Meier's Civilization II was released in 1996, the graphical improvements were a long time coming and should have been better than they are. Still, the new animations add some entertainment to the battles.
Sound: Some new music is included, but the old music was much better. Unit actions have much improved sound effects over earlier editions.
Enjoyment: The game is still as much fun as the original. It is easy to become addicted to and playing for hours at a time is a given. However, gameplay is nothing new to fans of the series.
Replay Value: Every game is very long and plenty of options are available. The map editor is absent though -- very disappointing.
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Description of Civilization II: Test of Time Windows
Civilization II: Test of Time (aka 文明帝國 II:世紀考驗, Cywilizacja II: Próba Czasu, Civilization 2: TOT), a really nice strategy game sold in 1999 for Windows, is available and ready to be played again! Time to play a managerial, turn-based and 4x video game title.
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How to play Civilization II: Test of Time Windows
To install the game, follow these instructions: http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/cc_tot_install.htm
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Comments and reviews
Karim2019-05-05-1 point
problems with Civ2, launch error and crashes, I made sure to run it in comp 'WinXp Service pack 3, and 'run as admin. before that you´ll have to use this patch *Civ2x64EditboxPatcher and also I downloaded from Abandonware.com (not here), containing that patch and ISO file, not some freakin headache MDF etc SHAIT, f*ckin lost 2hours jwith this shait, why don´t you just iplooad the ISO and spare the time and effort, is that so hard?
Sam2019-05-05-1 point
Can get it to launch a new game, tried with the Scifi mode, keeps crashing just after all the choices are ticked, someone know what´s wrong with this? (I´m running it on compatibility Win Xp Service Pack 2)
szkjx2018-08-150 point
![Test of time definition Test of time definition](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SQ-7RjjjZoY/WSEcl2bYXkI/AAAAAAAAY0I/0xurRSucrgckR2i7U01n028hba-BU9amgCLcB/s1600/67a.jpg)
how do i use it on a chromebook??????
tryler2018-05-120 point
For both downloads, I found the easiest way to use Iso9660 Analyzer Tool, which does NOT require an install - just the lone executable. Hop over to command line and use the syntax 'iat.exe ' and you should be good to go. For the English version, use the IMG file.
midnightrizer2018-02-182 points
Win 10 does NOT have XP compatibility mode only win 7 and maybe 8 if u r trying to get these old games to run on 64 bit platforms good luck to you.
GRIGOR2017-12-261 point
For the 'create city crash' on Windows 10 1709 this patch work for me:
https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/the-test-of-time-patch-project.517282/
Civilization 2 Test Of Time Iso Download Pc
eltotonero2017-12-170 point
I tried to do it Paul. I can start a new game, build two or three cities and then the game crash again...
paul2017-12-171 point
If you have recently updated Windows 10, make sure you run 'troubleshoot compatibility' and select 'windows XP service pack 3', this should stop it from crashing from using the keyboard/renaming cities
eltotonero2017-12-161 point
I just updated windows 10 (1709 version), and I have some new bugs with civ2.
If I try to build a new city or if I want to change the name of a city, the game stop...
Before this update, the game was working fine
LePaul2017-02-050 point
Plays ok on Win10 (see tutorial here: http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/cc_tot_install.htm )
but it seems that the music is missing from the CD...
Bob2017-01-19-1 point
for those who you having problems, the IMG file in the archive on this page appears to be corrupt; most likely it was inadvertantly uploaded this way (it passes CRC, so it's not corrupted on download).
Maybe find the game somewhere else unless this is fixed.
fordprefect42712016-09-15-1 point
You need to run the installer itself in Win XP Service Pack 3 mode, as an administrator. Be sure to set the mode to run the game the same way, as an administrator. That's how I got mine to run. If Win XP SP3 doesn't work, try Vista for both. I used to run it in Vista all the time.
Tom2016-08-232 points
To install:
Download main file and patch.
Download and install Daemon Tools lite.
Mount file in Daemon tools lite and install, follow all instructions.
Install Patch.
Download another patch from http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=193215.
Fix .exe file.
Play and enjoy!
Sir Ludicrous2016-07-241 point
So i´ve managed to open the Autostart Menu (using DeamonTools), but after starting the installation, nothing happens
The task manager tells me about a process called 32-bit-setup-launcher and thats it.
no window, no action, no icon of processing data...
Im running on win10 btw
Answering Ticked-off2016-04-262 points
You need to burn the image to a CD. I used ImgBurn 2.5.6.0 (because the latest version makes AVG go crazy). It installed and runs on Windows 10 but it hangs at the point of entering the game. Given a little time I think I can get it working.
ThomasFfobbs2016-04-220 point
re: all+any failed attempts at installion of old games [particularly D.O.S. & PRE-ACTIVATION-WINs]... Try Using DOS-Box if You Are a WIN Guy; or... WINESKIN FOR MAC [lets you use WIN.*.exe progs [Games & APPS like DataBases & AV & SecurityBenchMarkers] within a 'WIN' sandbox-type enviroment, windowed or fullscreen].
just be carefull to AVOID installing into the Windows Programme-Files Dir... Microsoft defaults it to requiring very limited Administrator Privs.
ticked-off2016-02-26-10 points
Civ 2 Test Of Time
what a waste of time. I have found exactly *nothing* that recognizes the .img file in this download, I've tried 5 programs, including DOSBox, D-Fend Reloaded and OSFMount. Using Win10... so if you have Win10, don't waste your precious time or bandwidth on this piece of garbage...
Ty2015-10-20-3 points
im still not sure how to install this game, even after reading the Guide, please help me instal this amazing game!!!!
Civguy2015-08-29-1 point
Don't install on same pc as Civ2mge. Weirdness ensues. But copy civ2mge heralds, WW movies, advisors into 2tot folder and it looks pretty good. Remember to use the 'no limits patch' for population and gold.
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