Sid Meier's Civilization V

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2963 Ratings

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  1. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    The unique atmosphere of this game is still unforgettable. It splendidly and wonderfully satisfies the demands of history enthusiasts. It's still a great game even for those not interested in history.
  2. 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 :)
  3. 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.
  4. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    The new concept, with hexes in lieu of square grids and with no unit stacks brings a more tactical component and a little more fresh to the saga... But overall is not better game than previous civs
  5. apokalipto
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  6. Crimson9
    Jul 28, 2023
    6
    The decision to remove unit stacking is absolutely genius and makes the civ franchise 100 times better.

    With Vox Populi this game becomes a 7 or an 8. Without it the AI is bad and the game is unbalanced and simple so 6.
  7. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Great strategy game. Emphasizes nonviolent victory options through religion and diplomacy that can be very useful even when military. Very replayable and fun to nationbuild in.
  8. imalynxcat
    May 1, 2023
    9
    I do not like stratagy games but civilization 5 is something different for me. I enjoy every moment i play.
  9. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  10. gracjanski
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    The best version in my view, togehter with Civ IV: the unit system is better in my view, than stacking them all in one field. The social politic system is great, because detailed. The idea of neutral city state is nice also.
  11. gautamkumar633
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    One of the best strategy games ever made. It is easy to learn for people who are unfamiliar with this type of game, but can still provide adequate challenge as there are 8 difficulty levels to choose from. Doing multiplayer with your friends can be even more fun. This is the first game I would recommend to anyone looking to get into turn based strategy games or just strategy games inOne of the best strategy games ever made. It is easy to learn for people who are unfamiliar with this type of game, but can still provide adequate challenge as there are 8 difficulty levels to choose from. Doing multiplayer with your friends can be even more fun. This is the first game I would recommend to anyone looking to get into turn based strategy games or just strategy games in general. A flawless masterpiece.… Expand
  12. MasterFoxMan
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Being my first real taste of the civilization games it started off bittersweet for the first 50 or so hours. I didn't fully understand what I was getting into and how it was "supposed" to be played.

    It took me around 150 hours before it clicked, and the fast addiction to the game had begun. The systems of Civ 5 are by far the most simple we have seen in the series (Even when compared to    Being my first real taste of the civilization games it started off bittersweet for the first 50 or so hours. I didn't fully understand what I was getting into and how it was "supposed" to be played.

    It took me around 150 hours before it clicked, and the fast addiction to the game had begun. The systems of Civ 5 are by far the most simple we have seen in the series (Even when compared to the newest Civ 6) and can easily be picked up.

    Although there are still issues, specifically with the AI and some of the choices (Or lack of choosing a choice) it can make. From suddenly being an ally to some minor political move making them an enemy and suddenly the world congress wants to embargo you from the world. Crippling your economy over a singular turn. To the AI declaring war when you far outnumber them and as soon as they are able to offer a peace deal for YOUR cities.

    Then on top of it all the game has a massive snowball effect in terms of science the high level Ais may do and just spiral out of control for you the player to deal with. Which can lead to you losing a game before it's begun but you don't realize it till it's way too late.

    Oh, and once you play online multiplayer this "AI" breaks completely, making any online game nearly feel hollow as it's just you and your few friends playing together as the AI sits and does mostly nothing the entire time

    Now, despite these flaws, this is still one of my favorite strategy games of all time, I continue to come back this game every few months and do a few day binge of it. With mod support it has you can make nearly limitless amount of possible civs, strategies, and even full conversion mods that can turn this game into a HARDCORE strategy game to the finest details.

    A game I will continue to recommend to my friends especially if they ask for a good strategy game!    … Expand
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    Nov 27, 2022
    7
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  14. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    6
    i played this for roughly 4 hours in one sitting and then quit but it was pretty dope
  15. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Ніколи не був великим фаном Цивілки, але 5-а дійсно найкраща з точки зору балансу, геймплею і загальної атмосфери. З 6-ю вже на жаль не вийшло
  16. 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
  17. ThaMoor88
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    I only played 1000 hours, and still think it's a pretty nice game. Liked it more that Civ 6.
  18. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Я понимаю что это не лучшая цива евер но для меня это лучшая цива евер а вы как думали
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    Apr 26, 2022
    8
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  20. Wrathzo
    Mar 21, 2022
    6
    Sid Meier's Civilization V is a 4X video game in the Civilization series developed by Firaxis Games. In Civilization V, the player leads a civilization from prehistoric times into the future on a procedurally generated map, attempting to achieve one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and militarySid Meier's Civilization V is a 4X video game in the Civilization series developed by Firaxis Games. In Civilization V, the player leads a civilization from prehistoric times into the future on a procedurally generated map, attempting to achieve one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest. The game is based on an entirely new game engine with hexagonal tiles instead of the square tiles of earlier games in the series. Many elements from Civilization IV and its expansion packs have been removed or changed, such as religion and espionage (although these were reintroduced in its subsequent expansions). The combat system has been overhauled, by removing stacking of military units and enabling cities to defend themselves by firing directly on nearby enemies. In addition, the maps contain computer-controlled city-states and non-player characters that are available for trade, diplomacy and conquest. A civilization's borders also expand one tile at a time, favoring more productive tiles, and roads now have a maintenance cost, making them much less common. The game features community, modding, and multiplayer elements.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. Pohch
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Шикарная пошаговая стратегия, которая не устаревает спустя много лет. Всем советую.
  23. MrBrooun
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших пошаговых стратегий, даст фору многим современным проектам
  24. Dco326
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Pamtim je kao zanimljivu igricu, bila je top oduvek sam voleo civilizaciju ali za mene nema replayability nikaakv realno.
  25. Rnoviok
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    the best game in the series
    fun for up to hundreds of hours .
  26. IJustWorkHere
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    I'm glad to see Civ V get some love on Metacritic. I enjoyed both it and Civ VI and consider them to be some of my favorite games. I have over 500 hours in this game according to Steam which is amazing to me but also makes sense considering how immersive it is. As Online Co-Op games go, this is a top pick.
  27. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Геймплей - 10/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 8/10
    Сюжет - 10/10 (выбираешь сам абсолютно)
    Саундтрек - 9/10
    Общая оценка - 9/10
  28. Woolee
    Oct 4, 2021
    8
    Having been a Civilization addict for about 5 to 6 years I feel like I can give an unbiased review. First off, as of 2 days after the release of the game I have logged 16 hours of play time. About 12 of them on 2 to 4 player multiplayer games and the rest on single player.
  29. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 83 IIIIIIIIII====================
  30. KarlStorm
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    Civilization V engages and gives a lot of satisfaction, great music, great challenges and curiosity what the new gameplay will bring. The only drawback is AI. A very good strategy game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2010
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#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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