Sid Meier's Civilization V

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  1. Masakillercz
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    This is the best game of its genre in the world, combining both the historical facts as well as a very high variability game of Civilization 5 which makes super game and especially with dlc is almost perfect, graphic design is a wonderful mode, so plenty to suit all tastes.
  2. sbuenger
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best games I have every played (if you download all the expansions). Vanilla game was fun, but the expansions make it worth the money. Definitely get this game!
  3. habibitheimpale
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    My leader was Julius Caesar so therefore I named my first city Caesar Salad. Currently losing to the french

    Best game of the Year, every Year.

    10/10 IGN
  4. dualbunny
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    One of the best strategy games for the PC Master Race platform. This is my first Civ game, after playing it I couldn't get into previous games in the series. I think it gets so much hate here only because it's different from the previous entries in the series. It's just more streamlined and easier to get started.
  5. LilBaggins
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    "Im gonna play this game for an hour" said no one who has ever played this game. Oh great and powerful gandhi please spare my city your... up nope, nuked me anyways!
  6. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is just quality. The game that got me properly hooked on CIV. Endless hours spent on this game.
    Best to get the complete edition if purchasing and comes highly recommended. 10/10
  7. ISCybercoreSI
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    A todas las críticas negativas, que dios les perdone porque yo no, preparaos para la guerra!
    Nah, hablando en serio creo que el juego nos sería lo mismo sin Brave New World, aunque de todas formas la saga es un gran logro no solo en lo técnico y jugabilístico, sinó que es un buen punto de apoyo cultural :)
  8. dogii
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Pretty much one of the best and most addictive civilization games I've ever played. My first game was a 2 on 2 with my friends and I was instantly hooked. The gameplay, strategy was so fluid you just couldnt wait for the next turn. Although its not its full form without the expansion packs its still filled with amazing replay-ability and makes you eager for your next Civ sesh.
  9. veedub
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    Overall an amazing game. Procedural generation of the world makes it feel fresh, especially when you disable start biases. Doing well at the game requires an overall balance of strategy -- doing well in one area might make you deficient in others and leave you open to getting beat by someone else, running out of resources, being unable to expand the way you want, or getting dominated byOverall an amazing game. Procedural generation of the world makes it feel fresh, especially when you disable start biases. Doing well at the game requires an overall balance of strategy -- doing well in one area might make you deficient in others and leave you open to getting beat by someone else, running out of resources, being unable to expand the way you want, or getting dominated by your opponent's superior military (either in numbers or in technology).

    Game looks good, plays well on a full range of hardware.

    Gandhi declares nuclear war? America embraces Communism? Aztecs the most technologically advanced nation? Pacifist Germany? HECK YEAH BABY!    … Expand
  10. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Turn-based or Action:

    This is a turn-based strategy game. Was it fun? I love this game and have played almost 1,000 hours. I can not say enough good things about this game. Are there any similar games? It reminds me a simpler (but more enjoyable) total war game. I love the total war games but in some ways I think this game is better. Favorite Character/Unit to use? The    Turn-based or Action:

    This is a turn-based strategy game.

    Was it fun?

    I love this game and have played almost 1,000 hours. I can not say enough good things about this game.

    Are there any similar games?

    It reminds me a simpler (but more enjoyable) total war game. I love the total war games but in some ways I think this game is better.

    Favorite Character/Unit to use?

    The Great Scientist, I am the king of Science victories and with Great Scientists make everything that much easier.

    However my favorite Civ in the game is Babylon. Such a science powerhouse.

    Would you play it again?

    I will continue to play this game (atleast until CIV VI comes out).

    Any Complaints?

    I don’t have a great computer and sadly my computer can barely run it so I wish it was available for other platforms because a PS4 is much cheaper than buying a good gaming CPU.

    How many hours did you play it?

    I have played this game for at least 900+ hours. Its a fun game to get together with friends and play this game and then get into Nuke wars.    … Expand
  11. bigcountrylolz
    Nov 2, 2016
    10
    My 1st 10 rating!!! One of the best games IMHO of the last 5+ years. I have thousands of hours into it, and I am not finished yet. I got VI, but I'm already sliding back into V. The community and the mods and the everything really, has made this game what it is. I am still getting converts even today. If you like 4x games this one is a MUST OWN.
  12. Roke_
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Fantastic strategy game as it really is one of the best of its kind as the single player is interesting even though the difficulty need to be a bit higher on some higher difficulties and later the AI do just start cheating but its fun and has massive replay-ability as you can do what ever you want in the game as there are hardly any restrictions and they also included scenarios which areFantastic strategy game as it really is one of the best of its kind as the single player is interesting even though the difficulty need to be a bit higher on some higher difficulties and later the AI do just start cheating but its fun and has massive replay-ability as you can do what ever you want in the game as there are hardly any restrictions and they also included scenarios which are really cool as you play out historical events which can be really fun but they could be better if they were multiplayer as you could verse each other in historical events. Also the multiplayer is fantastic even though it can be hard to setup as there are problems with servers and glitches but once you get playing its so addicting and fun to play.… Expand
  13. WalterDisney
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    My favortite game from the series. If you're debating between CIV V or CIV VI, definately choose CIV V.

    P.S The game was just on sale for $0.90... that's less than a damn coffee.
  14. randomphoenix03
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's addicting, but it's a good type of addicting. There is so much gameplay and content that you'll end up playing for hours upon hours without realizing it. And if the endless amount of content isn't enough for you, you can either make or download user-made mods so you can have even MORE content. The amount of gameplay and possibilities areOne of the best games I've ever played. It's addicting, but it's a good type of addicting. There is so much gameplay and content that you'll end up playing for hours upon hours without realizing it. And if the endless amount of content isn't enough for you, you can either make or download user-made mods so you can have even MORE content. The amount of gameplay and possibilities are endless, and you won't regret buying it.… Expand
  15. nicholas06
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    I've put 1061 hours into Civ V and its expansions. That's more than 44 days straight. It's a great game and probably one of my favorites all time alongside The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and maybe World of Warcraft.

    The number of civs you can play as + the number of ways you can win + a randomly generated map every game = a game that has paid for itself over and over and over. The    I've put 1061 hours into Civ V and its expansions. That's more than 44 days straight. It's a great game and probably one of my favorites all time alongside The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and maybe World of Warcraft.

    The number of civs you can play as + the number of ways you can win + a randomly generated map every game = a game that has paid for itself over and over and over.

    The only negatives are that there are clear strategies that are head and shoulders above the rest. The AI can also be infuriating with "forward settling" where the map is wide open, but they still insist on plopping a city right by you. But, these are nitpicks.

    The complete edition of this game is probably so cheap and easy to play on current PCs that it's one of the better games you could possibly get!    … Expand
  16. DrawTheLine
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    No game has ever made time fly by so fast as Sid Meier's Civ. V. The game which can be played for hours every evening without ever getting boring or repetetive. Simply an amazing game.
  17. Psiraphim
    Mar 21, 2019
    10
    Это самый лучший сиквел лучшей пошаговой стратегии всех времен.
    Первая цивилизация была шедевром. ВТорая очень сильна ушла от своих же стандартов. Третья перевела основы первой на современные движки и механики. Четвертая продолжила эту тенденцию. И только пятая сказала: мы возьмем основы первой, но сделаем их интересней и глубже.
    Игра получила черты варгейма с одним юнитом на гекс. И это    Это самый лучший сиквел лучшей пошаговой стратегии всех времен.
    Первая цивилизация была шедевром. ВТорая очень сильна ушла от своих же стандартов. Третья перевела основы первой на современные движки и механики. Четвертая продолжила эту тенденцию. И только пятая сказала: мы возьмем основы первой, но сделаем их интересней и глубже.
    Игра получила черты варгейма с одним юнитом на гекс. И это самое главное изменение которое превратило Цивилизацию в настоящую стратегию. Никогда не забуду как я ковырял последний город последнего противника в четвертой: у него был один город, с одним жителем, без каких-либо клеток вокруг - кормила только земля города. В нем было бомбоубежище и 100 юнитов танков. Я утюжил их бомбами, артиллерией и ядерными бомбами, но они очень медленно умирали. О какой стратегии может идти речь?
    Пятая решила эту проблемы - тут есть кавалерийстксие рейды по тылам с артиллерией, фланговые атаки и удержание позиции пехотой. Танковый прорыв и морская блокада. Так и должна выглядеть война в игре Цивилизация.
    Дополнения решили все проблемы - не перегруженная механиками и очень полезная и разнообразная религия. Социальные институты позволяют собрать нужную цивилизацию, а высокая культура позволяет собрать их все!
    Зданий ровно столько, сколько нужно, великие люди крайне полезны, а игра за разные цивилизации идет очень по-разному.
    в игре есть именно то, что делает ее идеальной. Как говорил Экзюпери: "Идеал это не тогда, когда нечего добавить, но когда нечего убрать"...    … Expand
  18. nekut
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Прекрасная игра, лучшая в серии. Интересный геймплей, огромные возможности, действительно сложная стратегия. Наиграл 500 часов, но все равно регулярно возвращаюсь. Чтоб научится понадобится не один час но это точно стоит того.Прекрасная игра, лучшая в серии. Интересный геймплей, огромные возможности, действительно сложная стратегия. Наиграл 500 часов, но все равно регулярно возвращаюсь. Чтоб научится понадобится не один час но это точно стоит того.
  19. Ugliest_boy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I have no word on how good this game is. I can understand why some people doesn't like it but it's one of my favorite game.
  20. aap4ixx
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Кома как а мне игра крайне хорошо зашла. Переигрывал не раз.
  21. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    From 2010-2014 I lived to play this game, and also in 2020. Do not recommend this game to others.
  22. 7thru7
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    An incredibly in depth and detailed game, Sid Meier's Civilization V is a masterpiece. I have been a civ player for nearly 9 years now, playing almost every game in the franchise, and there is not a doubt in my mind that Civ V is the best of them all. It is beautifully looking, with a moving soundtrack. Each civilization has a wonderfully unique playstyle that results in muchAn incredibly in depth and detailed game, Sid Meier's Civilization V is a masterpiece. I have been a civ player for nearly 9 years now, playing almost every game in the franchise, and there is not a doubt in my mind that Civ V is the best of them all. It is beautifully looking, with a moving soundtrack. Each civilization has a wonderfully unique playstyle that results in much replayability. The possibilities of how to achieve victory are endless. The game is balanced both for singleplayer and multiplayer, so you can play alone or with friends, each providing a special sense of fun. The mechanics are deep and intricate, yet easily learned. The progression of this game is satisfying like none other. To watch your civilization grow with such detail and precision is rewarding like nothing else in a game. If you have yet to try this game, all I can say is it will be well worth your time.… Expand
  23. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    I just like playing god in this game and commanding forces. I spend way too much time on this game sometimes. Just one more turn.    … Expand
  24. MrBrooun
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших пошаговых стратегий, даст фору многим современным проектам
  25. ericdn627
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Perhaps THE BEST Civilization game in the whole series! You start out with a band of settlers and (usually) an armed escort, from which you build your civilization's first city. As time goes on, you micro-manage the activities of your cities, citizens, armies, industrial and agricultural output, and where you go from there is up to you: take over the world through violence, charm yourPerhaps THE BEST Civilization game in the whole series! You start out with a band of settlers and (usually) an armed escort, from which you build your civilization's first city. As time goes on, you micro-manage the activities of your cities, citizens, armies, industrial and agricultural output, and where you go from there is up to you: take over the world through violence, charm your opponents into submission, explore the stars, or hoard the wealth of the whole planet. The whole Civilization series is quite remarkable, but Civilization V is the perfect blend of action, management, diplomacy, and city building that always makes me want to come back and try again and again to see how successful my next game will be... or not. Tremendous fun. You may (no, you WILL) unwittingly stay up countless nights as you get lost in the gameplay.… Expand
  26. saksukasermet
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The best strategy game ever made, my friend. I played this game for exactly 672 hours and I can still play it. Great balance, great gameplay, great civilization choices, and also Genghis Khan and horse fetish :)
  27. Denta-80
    Oct 23, 2010
    9
    I already played on the Amiga Civ1 and can regard thus as a veteran. CIV became from everyone part appeared in my opinion worse. The play remained always equivalent only ever more unimportant things implentiert which I does not need and which obscure the play to have made (politics with different parties are not sowas of unnecessarily straight in the today's time where 90% of the people inI already played on the Amiga Civ1 and can regard thus as a veteran. CIV became from everyone part appeared in my opinion worse. The play remained always equivalent only ever more unimportant things implentiert which I does not need and which obscure the play to have made (politics with different parties are not sowas of unnecessarily straight in the today's time where 90% of the people in politics to interestâ… Expand
  28. baalsoptio
    Sep 23, 2010
    9
    The newest Civilazation entry is yet an another awesome advance in the series. Everything is more streamlined, but the depth is not really sacrificed (other than the omission of religion and espionage...which in my opinion were among the weaker aspects of Civ IV). My only major complain is that the diplomacy options in this new Civ are poorly handled. Diplomacy with City States is veryThe newest Civilazation entry is yet an another awesome advance in the series. Everything is more streamlined, but the depth is not really sacrificed (other than the omission of religion and espionage...which in my opinion were among the weaker aspects of Civ IV). My only major complain is that the diplomacy options in this new Civ are poorly handled. Diplomacy with City States is very clear, and you know exactly where you stand with each of them. Diplomacy with other nations is a total mystery though...you have no idea how they feel about you, or others, and the interface is not as clear as other aspects of the game. Since this will no doubt be addressed in a future patch, and does not break the game in any way now, it is a negative but does not lower the games score too much. Out of the box this game is a 9, but some clever patches/expansions could push it to a 10. Definitely worth buying...a marathon civ session awaits!… Expand
  29. molinator11
    Mar 14, 2012
    9
    As background, I've played Civilization only since the 3rd, which was the one that turned me on to all turn-based games. The intro pooped on my computer, but I'm still running a dual core on a 32-bit OS, so I kind of expect things like that. Right clicking to move is a bit frustrating, was the first thing I noticed. I have played only at the Warlord (4) level so far - they are foolish,As background, I've played Civilization only since the 3rd, which was the one that turned me on to all turn-based games. The intro pooped on my computer, but I'm still running a dual core on a 32-bit OS, so I kind of expect things like that. Right clicking to move is a bit frustrating, was the first thing I noticed. I have played only at the Warlord (4) level so far - they are foolish, but not wholly incapable of taking advantage of your missteps. I think the "denouncement" feature is what drives a lot of the aggressive diplomacy in the AI - at one point after being denounced by a few major civs, every city-state on the continent declared war on me. What I truly enjoy is how the new and the old have been paired in this game. The concepts are true to the core of turn-based strategy - the hexagonal tiles paired with the decision to remove stacking units makes combat and assaults of cities much more engaging. Though it is a lot easier to defend cities from early barbarian attackers, It's also much harder to make impenetrable fortresses of your major cities in the later stages of the game - a proper siege is very possible using artillery and infantry. The new culture system coupled with the happiness and social policy system makes for interesting game choices. Happiness levels in your empire are entirely transparent, and there are many ways to adjust these levels through social policies which are funded by culture. The other thing I enjoy is the lack of universally expansionist AI. In previous titles, the enemy AI would pack their cities like sardines and aggressively nab resources by simply building a new city - even if it meant stifling that city's ability to expand beyond 6 or 7 population. However in Civ V, the AI avoids this and develops each city properly, allowing room for expansion - in one of my marathon/huge games, I still had room just beyond my borders to develop cities at year 1810. Beyond all the new features that have added to the depth of the gameplay, a few simple ones have made it turns go MUCH quicker. The "End Turn" button will be replaced by important prompts such as "Choose new Research" when you finish a tech on that turn, or "Unit needs orders" when a unit that isn't asleep or fortified has not expended its moves. This makes things a lot easier because instead of tediously browsing over a large battlefield, the game simply finds those units for you and prevents you from ending turn without giving them an order or telling them to wait/sleep/fortify - I'd be surprised if every turn-based game doesn't adopt this feature eventually. This review has been a haphazard collection of new features, but I'd like to say that I am very pleased with the game overall - it brought more new features to the game in a single expansion than many of the previous installments, and did so with a surprising amount of grace. This review might be a year and a half after release (time flies- next turn) but I think this is a major stepping stone for the Civilization series and look forward to its refinement in future titles.… Expand
  30. muzziklover
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    I'm just going to let it out that this is the first Civilization game I have ever played and you know what? I'm glad I played this first because I want to play the rest of the Civilization games and see how they evolved. Civilization V to a new comer like me is pure straight addiction. When I first played this game, I couldn't stop playing until it was 8 in the morning and I was startingI'm just going to let it out that this is the first Civilization game I have ever played and you know what? I'm glad I played this first because I want to play the rest of the Civilization games and see how they evolved. Civilization V to a new comer like me is pure straight addiction. When I first played this game, I couldn't stop playing until it was 8 in the morning and I was starting to hallucinate from the lack of sleep. I was determined to build my empire, I wanted my enemies to burn for defying my empire and I wanted to get every single hexagon spaces for my cities. This game is so addictive that I try my best to avoid playing it. Getting my personal experience out of the way, I'm going to say how Civilization is from a new comer's perspective. I think this game is really good. I don't know how the previous Civilization games played or how their mechanics work or how good they were but I really like the turn based style of this game. The board game like nature of the game made me think harder than most strategy games and I also thought the overall mechanics of it was really deep. What I think is that this game is for people who are completely new or just being introduced to Civilization as I have seen some gameplay of the previous games and they look quite complicated, maybe even more complicated than this. I say if you want to be introduced to this franchise, check Civilization V out. I know I did.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2010
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
3
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Thunderbolt
    Apr 3, 2011
    90
    Despite my gripe with the animations in multiplayer, Civilization V is the perfect entry for the series' debut in the current generation of gaming.
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  2. games(TM)
    Jan 20, 2011
    80
    We're just a little bit disappointed that this Civ evolution isn't as polished as we'd expected. [Issue#102, p.108]
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    Jan 15, 2011
    80
    An old franchise that knows who to evolve to adapt to modern times. Its latest new ideas might not be perfect, but serve the purpose of making the game even more interesting.
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