Sid Meier's Civilization - Complete - Super NintendoSid Meier's Civilization is a turn based strategy "4X" type strategy video game created by Sid Meier for MicroProse in 1991. The game's objective is to "Build an empire to stand the test of time": it begins in 4000 BC and the players attempt to expand and develop their empires through the ages from the ancient era until modern and near future times. It is also known simply as Civilization, or abbreviated to Civ or Civ I.