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October 2010
(86%)
90 Reviews
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6 Reviews
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The editors liked
Impressive visuals with enhanced combat and diplomacy systems
Additions really matter
Such as new diplomacy options
Social policies
And so on
Combat system changes completely change the feel
Language and historical alignments bring a much greater sense of realism
The hours just melt away…
Addictive as ever. Some excellent game-play additions.
Still addictive as hell
New tweaks enhance gameplay
Stable as the place you store your horses
New cultural policies add a fantastic RPG element.
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.
An excellent refinement of the classic Civ formula
Beautiful graphics.
Interface is superb with everything in close proximity. Game is streamlined for newcomers to the Civilization franchise.
The editors didn't like
I have lost way too much sleep time playing it.
Mac version needs help
Still some AI glitches and multiplayer ‘roughness' needing a patch
Feels far more simplistic and less rich than previous Civilization titles. Changes to major mechanics will require significant readjustment time for veterans.
New city-states feature is a double-edged sword
Games lack a sense of character
Some omissions from multiplayer hurt that experience.
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Impressive visuals with enhanced combat and diplomacy systems,
I have lost way too much sleep time playing it.
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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....
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