Gameology: Commentary and Resources for the Game Studies Community

Excellent question, Atillah. I see lots of rewards in Civ. Probably the most addictive element is the constant cliffhangers after each turn. You must take another turn because then you will have a new tech, or be with striking distance of an enemy city, or will have built your first oil well. There is so much to do and explore. There is always things to look forward to, either short-term or long-term. Meanwhile, the competition is fierce, so there is a lot of tension. In short, there is never a dull or repetitious moment in Civ IV.