Old World

 PC
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 76
  3. Negative: 15 out of 76

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  1. cnla2
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    I played this game for a while and i spent my time on nothing. No graphics, no story and othing
  2. Sir_rakan18
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is waste of money and took may precious time for nothing so I recommend every one tow not buy it.… Expand
  3. Sharuezz
    May 2, 2022
    0
    The original deal with Epic was definitely pro-consumer," said Timothy Bender, CEO

    its not pro consumer to limit to a single platform.
  4. shnndr
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Gameplay is basically a huge number of prompts where you need to choose small modifiers. Economy is not much different. Whether you build an improvement or train a specialist, it's just a small modifier of a stat. The game feels boring and dull as a consequence. Techs don't unlock anything exciting either, so not sure what the point in playing this game is. All-in-all a worse version ofGameplay is basically a huge number of prompts where you need to choose small modifiers. Economy is not much different. Whether you build an improvement or train a specialist, it's just a small modifier of a stat. The game feels boring and dull as a consequence. Techs don't unlock anything exciting either, so not sure what the point in playing this game is. All-in-all a worse version of Civ that's different just to be different.… Expand

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#78 Best PC Game of 2021
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#75 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Worth Playing
    Nov 30, 2021
    68
    Old World has its moments, but it's a very niche offering. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't hardcore about 4X games because the learning curve is brutal. However, if you've played the rest and you're looking for something new, and especially if the overload of stats is something you find compelling, check out Old World. At the very least, you get to enjoy Christopher Tin's majestic soundtrack.
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  2. GameStar
    Jul 15, 2021
    85
    A thoroughly integrated and refreshing mix of classic 4X turn-based strategy, role-playing elements and varied events.
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  3. IGN
    Jul 14, 2021
    80
    Old World is a smaller-scale 4X game than its Civilization forbearers but its new ideas add both interesting depth and intimidating complexity.
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