Civilization II is instantly recognizable to players that loved the first game. The player starts with a small tribe during the Stone Age and must lead them through to the Space Age. Civ II improved on Civ I by adding many new races, new combat units, and a sophisticated warfare system that increased the realism in combat. The new graphical and audio effects also helped to add a greater depth to the game. Civilization II remains an addictive, entertaining, and compelling strategy game.