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October 2010
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Hours of addictive turn-based glee Fantastic new tactical-combat system Excellent interface makes it easy to keep track of every aspect of the game Great automation features allow you to focus on the big picture Lovely visuals and classical soundtrack
Impressive visuals with enhanced combat and diplomacy systems,
I have lost way too much sleep time playing it.
Civilization V takes everything that was good about Civilization IV and amps it up the Nth degree. From new diplomatic options to an enhanced combat system, the game is amazing - find out more in our full review, After the Break.Full Review:Civilizat...
Abstract: Civilization 5 Sid Meier's Civilization 5 tested: Technological innovations in game mechanics and enhanced DirectX-11-appearance shall help the fifth part of the Civilization series become a great success. PC Games Hardware puts it to the test. PCGH-...
Hours of addictive turnbased glee, Fantastic new tactical combat system, Excellent interface makes it easy to keep track of every aspect of the game, Great automation features allow you to focus on the big picture, Lovely visuals and classical soundtrack.
Inconsistent, overly aggressive AI, Scattered annoyances, particularly in multiplayer.
Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise....
Abstract: Civilization V is one of the most immaculately paced and addictive strategy games you'll ever play. Firaxis' latest iteration of the venerable series features a gorgeous graphics engine to humble your videocard, streamlined gameplay to make it easier t...
Addictive as ever. Some excellent game-play additions.
Feels far more simplistic and less rich than previous Civilization titles. Changes to major mechanics will require significant readjustment time for veterans.
Given the series' stellar pedigree, Civilization V would have to work feverishly to be disappointing. But this highly simplified chapter in the Civ saga tries its best. Buy it now...
Abstract: It can't be easy for a long-running game series to stay fresh after 19 years and several iterations of one general idea, yet Civilization has managed remarkably well. Through its first four versions, the quintessential PC strategy game has evolved from...
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Published: 2010-09-21, Author: Eric , review by: gamespy.com
Still addictive as hell; new tweaks enhance gameplay; stable as the place you store your horses; new cultural policies add a fantastic RPG element.
New city-states feature is a double-edged sword; games lack a sense of character; some omissions from multiplayer hurt that experience.
Keeping a franchise alive and kicking, not to mention fresh, after twenty years can't be easy. In many respects, these changes, this new ‘direction' if you will actually isn't surprising. Would a “Civ IV plus whatever” game really have been just as good...
