Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
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  1. GameSpy
    70
    People who play mostly single-player games and aren't interested in scenarios won't find much new stuff in Warlords. At the end of the day, the expansion pack brings some great new stuff to the table. We just wish Firaxis could have taken some chances and offered us more of it.
  2. Eurogamer
    60
    In short, there's a lot of game here but none of it immediately demands you buy it, unless you just need a few new things to insert into Civ 4 to justify returning to it. In which case, hey - go do it. Civ 4's awesome.

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#21 Best PC Game of 2006
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#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 101
  3. Negative: 9 out of 101
  1. CivforBrains
    Jun 4, 2011
    9
    Another solid addition to the game series. Very good value for the money. Something we certainly can't say with the deluge of DLC these days.Another solid addition to the game series. Very good value for the money. Something we certainly can't say with the deluge of DLC these days. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
  2. island
    Aug 31, 2011
    10
    There is not many updates in this "expansion pack", but it makes the game perfect. It became more realistic, more enjoyable and moreThere is not many updates in this "expansion pack", but it makes the game perfect. It became more realistic, more enjoyable and more addictive. Everyone should try it, it's worth it. It's recommended for everyone.… Full Review »
  3. mrmihailavdeev
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    A great addon, that brings up six new civilizations (Celts, Vikings, Carthaginians, Zulu, Koreans, and Ottomans), a dozen leaders (includingA great addon, that brings up six new civilizations (Celts, Vikings, Carthaginians, Zulu, Koreans, and Ottomans), a dozen leaders (including Churchill and Stalin), warlord and vassal mechanics (allows more powerful civilizations to control weaker civilizations), more units, unique buildings for each nation, three wonders of the world, resources, game scenarios, as well as a lot of smaller improvements.

    As you can guess from the name, Warlords focuses on the military aspects of the game. All its innovations, in one way or another, are designed to diversify the militaristic scenarios. But this leads to the only disadvantage of the addon: already inadequate AI begins to behave even more aggressive, and the system of vassal relations gives an advantage to the most hostile leaders.    … Full Review »
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