I'm new to the turn based strategy games and I'm in love with this game. It's very newb friendly so don't let its scale intimidate you. I have played this for hundreds of hours and still have a crazy amount of fun. if you feel the game getting stale, which I don't see how you can, but if you do, there are A TON of mods to add to this game (the game of thrones mods are some of my favorite). It does have an online mode so you can play with others, but beware, the games can go on FOREVER. The only complaint I have is the art style. After purchasing 6, I tried Civ 5, and I prefer how that one looks to the cartoon-like characters of this game.If you are a fan of CIV games, you will like this game minus the art style which I believe can be corrected with a simple mod. ... MoreI'm new to the turn based strategy games and I'm in love with this game. It's very newb friendly so don't let its scale intimidate you. I have played this for hundreds of hours and still have a crazy amount of fun. if you feel the game getting stale, which I don't see how you can, but if you do, there are A TON of mods to add to this game (the game of thrones mods are some of my favorite). It does have an online mode so you can play with others, but beware, the games can go on FOREVER. The only complaint I have is the art style. After purchasing 6, I tried Civ 5, and I prefer how that one looks to the cartoon-like characters of this game.If you are a fan of CIV games, you will like this game minus the art style which I believe can be corrected with a simple mod. If you are new to strategy games, this is a good entry point into that style.

Another game to spend a lot of time playing if you get into it. The variety of starting points / maps/ characters is intriguing , and it’s cool that each time you play it it will not be the same. You can also make it so you play a singular game for a large amount of turns if you’d rather see the development of things further. Overall an interesting game. If you’re a fan of Catan , check this out

A once great game falls like the Roman Empire

I think I've finally had it with the Civilization series. I haven't enjoyed one of the games since Civ 3 (which I loved). Ever since they took away the ability to stack troops, the gameplay has become very slow. Civ 6 is tedious to play, and I found myself not enjoying it the slightest bit. Here are the issues I see: 1) Still no stacking of troops means units take a very long route to someplace to avoid your own troops! This has been going on since Civ 4. 2) Too many barbarians to start. I want the barbarians, but not to be overwhelmed by them, and certainly not for them to have advanced technology I don't have. 3) The opposing player AI is still lousy. From the start it's been lousy. You almost never know why someone dislikes you or denounces you. Others can ... MoreI think I've finally had it with the Civilization series. I haven't enjoyed one of the games since Civ 3 (which I loved). Ever since they took away the ability to stack troops, the gameplay has become very slow. Civ 6 is tedious to play, and I found myself not enjoying it the slightest bit. Here are the issues I see: 1) Still no stacking of troops means units take a very long route to someplace to avoid your own troops! This has been going on since Civ 4. 2) Too many barbarians to start. I want the barbarians, but not to be overwhelmed by them, and certainly not for them to have advanced technology I don't have. 3) The opposing player AI is still lousy. From the start it's been lousy. You almost never know why someone dislikes you or denounces you. Others can declare war without provocation and be forgiven very easily. If I attack someone who declared war on me or surprise attacked me several times then somehow I am considered a warmonger. The warmongering thing needs to be forgotten over time, just like in real life. 4) The pace of building units is painfully slow, and the pace of research is too fast. I would say building needs to be two to three times faster and research needs to be 1/2 to 1/3 the speed. It shouldn't be the case that I discover 15 technologies before I can build 10 units. That's what happens. 5) Roads take forever to build. You can't automate works to build roads and you have to trade with every city to get a road. Late in the game you're still short on roads. 6) The graphics are a huge step backwards. There is an old style hand-drawn map that overlays areas you've seen but don't have any units it. It is super hard to read that map even though you've been there, and it stays that way throughout the game! Trees and terrain look cheap. Everything except the wonders look cheap, and too much time was spent on showing wonders being built instead of making units and terrain look good. I'm saying goodbye to the Civilization franchise. I wanted so much for the games after Civ 3 to be even better, but they got worse. I wanted to waste my time on these games, but instead I wasted my money. They had three chances to make it good and they failed on all three of them. Sorry Sid, I'm out.

Almost perfect

The game is great. Been a civ fan for as long as I can remember and it's an excellent addition to the franchise. Must get the expansion packs to really get everything this game offers. Took a few play throughs before I finally put away my lab top and civ 5 for good. Love the portability playing civ on switch brings as well. My only beef is the switch really struggles in the end games. Long wait times between turns, even with animations turned off. Missing some menus you get with the computer version (really miss the demographics information) but overall it's still civ and I still find myself playing just one more turn...

Excellent Strategy Game

This is the first time I have ever played a Civ game but I have always been interested in the series. I tell you this because I do not have any knowledge as to what has been improved or what new additions have been added to the game. This review is specifically for those that are looking for a strategy game to play.This game plays from a top down view although you are allowed to zoom in very closely. I'd compare this game similar to a board game but I want to be careful with that description as its really not like that. You start off with a choosing which leader you want to play as and must claim land to which to build your civilization. Every turn you make decisions as to what you can research to expand your knowledge of new tech or policies.Your cities must be ... MoreThis is the first time I have ever played a Civ game but I have always been interested in the series. I tell you this because I do not have any knowledge as to what has been improved or what new additions have been added to the game. This review is specifically for those that are looking for a strategy game to play.This game plays from a top down view although you are allowed to zoom in very closely. I'd compare this game similar to a board game but I want to be careful with that description as its really not like that. You start off with a choosing which leader you want to play as and must claim land to which to build your civilization. Every turn you make decisions as to what you can research to expand your knowledge of new tech or policies.Your cities must be expanded through addition of various buildings that grant benefits such as increasing science. You select what characters to create much in the same manner as rts games and must wait a set amount off turns before you can use them.You can move them around the map to either scout, claim land, or battle cities or other infantry. The game is a very long game though as you start off in BC and go well into the 2000s. It has lots of complexities, which I believe adds many exciting things to do within the game. I'm sorry if I'm confusing or not providing lots of detail but trying to explain how this game works is best left to a video. If you are looking for a game that has lots of replay ability and lets you build a civilization from nothing and see how far you can take them, then I recommend this game.

Finally, CIV comes back to Playstation!

Many a countless nights were spent playing Civilization Revolution back on the PS3. Those online gaming sessions with friends lasted until dawn. But alas, I've grown older and work a "9 to 5", as do most of my gaming friends.I've enjoyed the game so far. It's Civilization... on a console. It runs well enough, but isn't a graphical powerhouse - it looks like it could run on a PS3. The number of "Leaders" is huge (don't forget to download your bonus civs after installation). The game is deep, with a pretty steep learning curve. While the tutorial is helpful, true mastery only can come with practice and repeated playthroughs.My complaints about the game are minimal. As i said, the tutorial is helpful, but only scratches the surface of what you can do. This was an ... MoreMany a countless nights were spent playing Civilization Revolution back on the PS3. Those online gaming sessions with friends lasted until dawn. But alas, I've grown older and work a "9 to 5", as do most of my gaming friends.I've enjoyed the game so far. It's Civilization... on a console. It runs well enough, but isn't a graphical powerhouse - it looks like it could run on a PS3. The number of "Leaders" is huge (don't forget to download your bonus civs after installation). The game is deep, with a pretty steep learning curve. While the tutorial is helpful, true mastery only can come with practice and repeated playthroughs.My complaints about the game are minimal. As i said, the tutorial is helpful, but only scratches the surface of what you can do. This was an issue with Civ Rev, too. Controls aren't as intuitive as they could be (switching between units could be made easier). The camera should zoom to your units getting attacked on other civs' turns, but maybe there's a setting for it. One last complaint: This weekend, Civ VI is $20 (physical copy) for the Nintendo Switch, although it released only 1 week prior to the PS4 version.All in all, I'm happy to have Civilization on my PS4. Great strategy games are few and far between on consoles, and Civ VI scratches that itch quite weill. GIve it a go!

Good Spoke in the Franchise but not the best

I started out the Civilization series with Civ 2 on my PC. Have bought several incarnations of this series and have enjoyed most of them. This one is a good one but it does have a few flaws. The Barbarian system could use a few tweeks, they seem way too powerful too early. Also I have yet to play a world where the other nations are not crowded on top of me. I would like to have some time and room to explore and find stuff, its what made the other earlier games so much fun. I liked finding a deserted village and then getting something, but now you have no time for that because your neighbor is breathing down your butt. It would be nice to be able to explore and see the world. Also it seems like every other nation, no matter the difficulty seems to have the ability to ... MoreI started out the Civilization series with Civ 2 on my PC. Have bought several incarnations of this series and have enjoyed most of them. This one is a good one but it does have a few flaws. The Barbarian system could use a few tweeks, they seem way too powerful too early. Also I have yet to play a world where the other nations are not crowded on top of me. I would like to have some time and room to explore and find stuff, its what made the other earlier games so much fun. I liked finding a deserted village and then getting something, but now you have no time for that because your neighbor is breathing down your butt. It would be nice to be able to explore and see the world. Also it seems like every other nation, no matter the difficulty seems to have the ability to build ships way sooner than you. All and all a good game and well worth the price. If this is the last game in the series then I'm cool with that.

So much fun!!!

I love this game! I bought this game for my kids with myself in the back of my mind just in case they didn’t like it, as I’ve played some of the other older Civilization games and in the past.I highly suggest you do the tutorial when you get the game even if you have played previous incarnations of this game. It can be a bit complicated at first having so much information to assimilate but once you get the hang of it you’ll have a blast.My 14 year old loves the game but it’s too much for my 11 year old. He’s not really able to take in the nuances of the game yet.I deducted one star not because of the game itself. That, I give 5 stars! The 4 star rating is because the game does not save correctly and I’ve lost many hours of gameplay. This is as I understand a ... MoreI love this game! I bought this game for my kids with myself in the back of my mind just in case they didn’t like it, as I’ve played some of the other older Civilization games and in the past.I highly suggest you do the tutorial when you get the game even if you have played previous incarnations of this game. It can be a bit complicated at first having so much information to assimilate but once you get the hang of it you’ll have a blast.My 14 year old loves the game but it’s too much for my 11 year old. He’s not really able to take in the nuances of the game yet.I deducted one star not because of the game itself. That, I give 5 stars! The 4 star rating is because the game does not save correctly and I’ve lost many hours of gameplay. This is as I understand a problem only on the Nintendo version. I’ve researched it and tried every suggestion to correct the problem but to no avail. I went out the other day and purchased the game for PS 4. So far so goodThe graphics for the game are a bit simple but enjoyable, especially as you interact with other leaders through history.I would definitely recommend that if you enjoy turn based strategy games get this one! Just maybe not on the Switch unless you have no other choice.

Turning Tides in the Strategy Test of TIme

Building off of the success of the 2016 release Sid Meier's Civilization, Gathering Storm expands past the experience of the base game. Countless mechanics and additional systems help create a Civ title that reigns as a modern expression of a strategy title. Choosing to avoid industries that create emissions from fossil fuels may lead to a diplomatic victory moments before another leader wins by Science Cultural Diplomacy or Domination. Our sea levels are rising! Will Civilization stand the test of time? Great with friends and a near necessary expansion for Civilization fans. Don't let the change of the art style turn you away. I was not thrilled with the leader models at first but personality is unique and memorable. With 706 hours on V I was hesitant to commit to ... MoreBuilding off of the success of the 2016 release Sid Meier's Civilization, Gathering Storm expands past the experience of the base game. Countless mechanics and additional systems help create a Civ title that reigns as a modern expression of a strategy title. Choosing to avoid industries that create emissions from fossil fuels may lead to a diplomatic victory moments before another leader wins by Science Cultural Diplomacy or Domination. Our sea levels are rising! Will Civilization stand the test of time? Great with friends and a near necessary expansion for Civilization fans. Don't let the change of the art style turn you away. I was not thrilled with the leader models at first but personality is unique and memorable. With 706 hours on V I was hesitant to commit to a new entry. VI with R&F & GS is a fantastic strategy game for players returning to the genre or newcomers.