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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
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.
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
Looks superb; plays well – not too complex or too simple
Irritatingly lengthy startup sequence; can be slow with lots of units on map
Civilization V is both entertaining and rewarding Good points Looks superb; plays well – not too complex or too simple Bad points Irritatingly lengthy startup sequence; can be slow with lots of units on map ...
An impressive number of civilizations to choose from and a comprehensive tech tree, Great replay value, Respectable amount of customization and scalability options, Multiple ways of dominating the world
No radically different or innovative addition to the series, Taxing on system resources
Abstract: Avouons-le sans détour, chez GamePro, personne ne connaît véritablement la série des Civilization. Heureusement pour nous, ce cinquième opus fait tout pour nous intéresser. On le dit plus joli, plus accessible, avec des combats intéressants. Bref, le parf...
