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October 2010
(86%)
90 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Looks superb
Plays well – not too complex or too simple
The new hexagonal maps and tactical combat
Culture is implemented like experience in an RPG
That same old Civ addictiveness
Amazing graphics
Detailed game play and information
Clear and clean menus
Balanced and improved combat system.
The editors didn't like
Irritatingly lengthy startup sequence
Can be slow with lots of units on map
Might be too complex for some strategy fans
Multiplayer isn't going to compete with StarCraft II
Civ IV fans may dislike changes to culture and combat
Published: 2019-11-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Abstract: Are you sitting there cuddling your RTX 2080 Ti, your flagship Ryzen or Intel CPU and your stunning 4K monitor? Are you then also waking up in a cold sweat at the realisation you have none of those things? I feel for you, we've all got to start our PC gam...
It's two steps forward and one step backward for this series. The graphics are better, the hexagonal tiles make sense, and the social policy system is vastly improved. But the long build times, frustrating battle mechanic (how our armoured tanks can e...
The fifth version of Sid Meier's classic formula adds some major aesthetic improvements, a more tactical combat system, a marvellously designed interface, and some excellent integrated help for the beginner. The whole game has been streamlined to make ...
Abstract: The new look and feel won me over initially – it’s extremely polished and slick. Big buttons fill the screen directing your attention to exactly where it needs to be. “A UNIT NEEDS ORDERS” a glowing, web 2.0 button screams. “A CITY NEEDS A NEW CONSTRUC...
The basic mechanics might not have changed much over the years, but Civilization V is an addictive, complex and deeply-involving game that requires your brain as much as your brawn. ...
This is, quite easily, the quintessential Civilization experience that – despite the tweaks – will appeal to every type of Civ player, as well as dragging in a few of the uninitiated. Everything about it is considered, clever in a simple kind of way an...
The new hexagonal maps and tactical combat, Culture is implemented like experience in an RPG, That same old Civ addictiveness
Might be too complex for some strategy fans, Multiplayer isn't going to compete with StarCraft II, Civ IV fans may dislike changes to culture and combat
