Of course I loved CIV 2 and then I actually went and bought (!) CIV 4. Loved the new layout and game design etc, but the gameplay also felt kind of...well empty after a while I guess, particularly in the endgame.

It seemed like you always ended up in one of a limited number of situations, no matter which civ you used. I think the fact that technologies, even on epic mode seemed to come too easily and also the tactical/warfare system was very repetitive.

It really needs more excitement and unique situations. I don't want to end up fighting the 2nd world war every single game.