Sid Meier's Civilization VI

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1628 Ratings

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  1. EnglishVan
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    These reviews are insane. I love this game. It works well for me, and I use a Mac, which everyone knows isn't as good as a PC. I enjoy the strategy, leaders, randomness, victories, music, and almost everything. Problem is that it does crash at times and feels a bit worse than Civ V in certain ways. But it has improved for the most part and makes me happy.
  2. 4ya5h1
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    at first sight this game is good, great and interesting but when you spend some time, and get used to it civilization become a little one-sided. i played through few days long time lot of hours in a row, finished few full games and it became boring. then after few days break i played lot of time again and it was good again then again boring
  3. JakeHyle
    Feb 25, 2019
    4
    This game has an awful user interface. I had to look up a youtube video to find things that should be obvious like, the Civilopedea button, and the unit promotion button. Never in any other Civ games have these things been difficult to find. Figuring out how to manage a city is a mess of side bars. The game is terrible at conveying information to the player, like when setting a city IThis game has an awful user interface. I had to look up a youtube video to find things that should be obvious like, the Civilopedea button, and the unit promotion button. Never in any other Civ games have these things been difficult to find. Figuring out how to manage a city is a mess of side bars. The game is terrible at conveying information to the player, like when setting a city I was expecting to see the resource icons around the settler indicating how much research and money a tile would be worth if I settled there.

    This game, even now years later, still lacks the sort of obvious things that should have been there to start with like a production queue in cities as the most prominent example.

    This may be a good game, but it's not a good CIV game. Shame of Firaxis for forgetting what a Civ game is.    … Expand
  4. rezo_21
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
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  5. NezharMC
    May 3, 2019
    7
    Similar to Civ V with all the expansions minus the number of leaders and world congress, this game is a double down on the best features of the older version but with a different art style (cartoonier), which I like due to better clarity of tiles.
    It also makes more important the control of the tiles because of the district system and world wonders need their own tiles. Workers are now    Similar to Civ V with all the expansions minus the number of leaders and world congress, this game is a double down on the best features of the older version but with a different art style (cartoonier), which I like due to better clarity of tiles.
    It also makes more important the control of the tiles because of the district system and world wonders need their own tiles. Workers are now builders that improve tiles in a single turn but have 3 uses, which makes the game faster.
    It's an interesting game for noobies of strategy games like me, although to more seasoned players, the really stupid AI may concern them. The AI is probably what costs 2 points for this game, it is really that bad. But a fun game overall.    … Expand
  6. PeakZach
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Packed full of details to amuse the micromanager or the relaxed overseer. Whether you want to dig deep into your cities population workings, or use a 50,000 foot view to amass a huge army, this game has it all. The complexity is refreshing and the game looks and plays fantastically.
  7. pipikisLife
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    I was only interested in legacy of the nuclear Gandhi.The world shall be reborn by atomic light.Buddha demands it.
  8. shvedchenko
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    I was very glad to see the civ V ideas were improved with districts and early days of civ VI was very promising. But what I see now, what the game become in 2021 is terrible. Developers only add new leaders and features that make no sense, meanwhile a game is full of bugs and poor mechanics. They dont want the game to be more balanced and stable, they also dont worry about poor UI, butI was very glad to see the civ V ideas were improved with districts and early days of civ VI was very promising. But what I see now, what the game become in 2021 is terrible. Developers only add new leaders and features that make no sense, meanwhile a game is full of bugs and poor mechanics. They dont want the game to be more balanced and stable, they also dont worry about poor UI, but only want to create more and more new confusing content to make more money. This is the whole civ series betrayal as I see it. So I'm very disappointed for civ series which I was fan of since the first game.… Expand
  9. LukeTheJedi
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    There it is, I once again tried something new (I'm rather RPG fan), but this time I was not disappointed. Civilization franchise is already a classic and I remember that long time ago I used to play in Civilization IV, I liked that, but I have never become a fan. Nonetheless I tried again and I'm happy I did it. Lots of cool mechanics, immerse gameplay (i really felt like I lead trueThere it is, I once again tried something new (I'm rather RPG fan), but this time I was not disappointed. Civilization franchise is already a classic and I remember that long time ago I used to play in Civilization IV, I liked that, but I have never become a fan. Nonetheless I tried again and I'm happy I did it. Lots of cool mechanics, immerse gameplay (i really felt like I lead true civilization to greatness), lots of techs, systems, options of diplomacy. I lost so many hours play it. And this amazing soundtrack...
    One thing I really hate about those kinds of games is massive amount of DLCs or other patches so in reality if you want to experience everything what Civilization has to offer you need to pay a lot of money. For that big minus, but the game itself is great.    … Expand
  10. Babutto
    Oct 1, 2019
    6
    Pros:
    - graphics;
    - district system; - units, battles, promotions, research, culture, victories. Cons: - diplomacy is the same **** as usual. If you become strong, everybody hates you. They started using the system of diplomatic points, but you cannot win it even if you have more than others, guys will block your votes; grudge against others doesn't do much if you don't want to    Pros:
    - graphics;
    - district system;
    - units, battles, promotions, research, culture, victories.

    Cons:
    - diplomacy is the same **** as usual. If you become strong, everybody hates you. They started using the system of diplomatic points, but you cannot win it even if you have more than others, guys will block your votes; grudge against others doesn't do much if you don't want to start the war;
    - diplomatic relations themselves do not provide many options. TW series moves forward, here they stuck the same for YEARS. Your allies ALWAYS spy on you and even if you catch the spies keep doing it;
    - governors are useless, city states are less useful then in 5th;
    - AI, workers system should be upgraded for sure. Military engeneer to build railroads? Really?

    Overall: the game contains good ideas, BUT the series should boost their diplomatic side, improve workers, AI, maybe improve research that will contain alternatives that will affect you in a long term and make every discovery valuable.
    Beyond Earth by far is more interesting.    … Expand
  11. RGB-Meta
    Apr 15, 2019
    5
    Not as good as previous in my opinion. Much more difficult and at higher level, like King, the AI will destroy you if you make any strategic errors. Simple things become critical. Can win easily on all levels from Prince down. Have never won a game above Prince level and am getting really frustrated at the AIs ability to target me for the simplest mistake. Attach by 3 Battleships whenNot as good as previous in my opinion. Much more difficult and at higher level, like King, the AI will destroy you if you make any strategic errors. Simple things become critical. Can win easily on all levels from Prince down. Have never won a game above Prince level and am getting really frustrated at the AIs ability to target me for the simplest mistake. Attach by 3 Battleships when I am the most advanced nation and didn't have that tech yet. But AI did and enuf to hit me hard. Can't say what the AI did but I call cheat!. Was a super fan before this. Prefer Civ 5.… Expand
  12. yukasi123
    Jan 5, 2020
    0
    Worst strat game ever because dudeeee dudeeee dude dude dudedude dude dudedude. Worst strat game ever because dudeeee dudeeee dude dude dudedude dude dudedude
  13. kimchiwarrior
    Aug 19, 2022
    4
    Contrary to the reputation I heard, it was a really boring game for me. The game has been running for a while, so it's dizzying to see a lot of information on the screen when you don't use it.
  14. Crypt
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    Not the best CIV ever made, but it's good. The cartoonish aspect does not match the game.
  15. Nerevarinho
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    I loved Civ 5, so i have to compare. Civ 6 has bad music, no full touchscreen support, bad remote play optimization, repetitive gamestart dialogs, thin dialogs on reached technologies, and much more such bad stuff. Play Civ 5.
  16. FrankTate
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    I have seen all of the gushing reviews for Civilization VI, and assume that they are for players who compete against other human players. My experience is different as I play exclusively against the A.I. I feel that the developers of Civilization haven't always kept the best features of past editions and that a number of additions are suspect. I have played Civilization starting withI have seen all of the gushing reviews for Civilization VI, and assume that they are for players who compete against other human players. My experience is different as I play exclusively against the A.I. I feel that the developers of Civilization haven't always kept the best features of past editions and that a number of additions are suspect. I have played Civilization starting with Civilization i. My biggest complaint is that the developers haven't improved the A.I. and merely allow it to cheat unmercilessly. I have progressed to the Emperor level of difficulty and with the A.I. controlling by the Civilizations and the barbarians, most games fail very early on. I would question the addition of any other features (like natural disasters) that the A. I. can control, because it it just one more tool for it to use to disadvantage the human player. Regardless of the "whistles and bells" that the developers add to the game, their failure to address the issue of improving the A.I. (so it doesn't have to cheat) is the biggest disappointment for me (besides the elimination of certain civilizations). My other complaint is that the developers will not sell you a complete game, but force you to purchase "expansion packages." I would rahther pay a bit more for the game than be forced to pay for numerous expansions.… Expand
  17. alanwaketan
    May 2, 2020
    7
    本作初始版本相较于前作而言可谓是全面倒退。唯一乐趣的可能就是建立工业六角星。但讲真，文明作为一个以写实著称的系列，卡通化会不会有些过激。实在是喜欢不上本作。
  18. JMD223
    Jan 7, 2023
    0
    Terrible optimisation, Terrible optimisation, Terrible optimisation, Terrible optimisation
  19. Averycrosslin
    Nov 2, 2019
    8
    Oh my goodness, this game is great. I like the cartoonish style, it fits the game very well. I like the awesome fun of killing enemy units and conquering them. Building your own civilization is very fun. Although, the AI can be a bit stupid to say the least. Civ 6 is very fun and possibly one of my favorite games.
  20. Botanistaken
    Apr 16, 2023
    0
    release turkish langue its been 9 years. other then that game is **** and even with that 1.5 hour tutorial you dont understand how to play the game.
  21. ChrisWhiteWolf
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Good game, although the meta is quite annoying, I hate having to spam cities throughout the entirety of the match in order to have the best chance at winning and it does get quite boring late game.
  22. Shtern
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Если вам неуда девать свое время или скажем, вы хотите что бы ваша жизнь закончилась в мгновение ока, то эта игра для вас.
  23. Nixon_R
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good, but there is a lack of innovation. I want something new. And the bots are very weak, I want adventures on the ass. Hahaha… Expand
  24. Tyrant719
    Jan 10, 2021
    1
    What reviewers did Sid Meier blow to get 8.8? This game is pure nerd trash. Just the epitome of a bad inside joke amongst guys who are flabbergasted that big name companies continue to make niche games for fat guys who still play board games. What a waste of money.
  25. Concave
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    This game is, by far, the best turn-based strategy game ever. Despite little hiccups, for the first year, most issues have been solved with patches and expansions.
    Both single player and multiplayer (internet, play-by-cloud) offer so many options of re-playability.
    The Gathering Storm expansion changed this game so much, it is basically a new game all together. And so much better. This    This game is, by far, the best turn-based strategy game ever. Despite little hiccups, for the first year, most issues have been solved with patches and expansions.
    Both single player and multiplayer (internet, play-by-cloud) offer so many options of re-playability.
    The Gathering Storm expansion changed this game so much, it is basically a new game all together. And so much better. This is the best game I have played, and probably will play, ever.    … Expand
  26. CowboyNuggets
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game was just ok at release. But after several large updates and DLC's the game has really now come into its own into a more full fledged Civ game.
  27. LazyLoad08
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    This game is not without faults. But, despite all its shortcomings, it gets a hold of you which is very difficult to get out of. It is just SO MUCH fun crafting your own story and imagining the history of your own world. That's right - your world. While there is no explicit story to Civ, every new game is a story - and you're both the one who tells it and the one who takes everything in.This game is not without faults. But, despite all its shortcomings, it gets a hold of you which is very difficult to get out of. It is just SO MUCH fun crafting your own story and imagining the history of your own world. That's right - your world. While there is no explicit story to Civ, every new game is a story - and you're both the one who tells it and the one who takes everything in. Before you know it, after finally overpowering the German defenses thanks to researching gunpowder, you look out the window and see the sunrise - just how is that possible when you went to grab some water at midnight a few turns back?

    Just as every installment in the series, VI brings a fundamental change and does not just reiterate what its ancestors offered. V got rid of the stack of doom and brought hex tiles - VI builds on that by adding districts to build on those hex tiles! Your cities now sprawl, mix, and merge, they don't just sit in there. Take advantage of the various bonuses each district, leader, or civilization have to offer, and build the best city there ever was!

    What is not so fun? Well, after you get the hang of it and start feeling confident beating the game on Prince - which is the standard difficulty, offering no bonuses to you or the AI - you start to challenge yourself by moving up the difficulty ladder. Unfortunately, the AI just does not change and the only difference is that the AI is offered starting bonuses, such as more settlers and warriors, which range from mild to outrageous at the highest difficulties. What this means is that your strategy doesn't really change - you just have to survive the initial onslaught and start snowballing. I would say once you start beating 100% of your Prince games, you're ready to beat Deity. Just take it one game at a time and you'll see. However - I wouldn't fault the devs here, Civ is a complex game and AI doesn't just happen.

    I would like for Firaxis to revisit the war frontlines as well. Sometimes, you just want your strategic resources and not the whole city associated with it. I think dynamic borders and frontlines would bring much depth.

    The DLCs are preferred but I don't feel they are strictly necessary as would be the case with Civ V. Look into mods, not only can they offer new civs or leaders, but can improve the UI and gameplay.

    Absolute recommend for Civ players, 4X game enthusiasts, alternate history nerds and worldbuilders, strategy game and board game fans. This is where it's at.    … Expand
  28. DarkFireUmad
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Pues la verdad es que es muy triste que literalmente una semana después de comprarlo lo pongan gratis en la tienda de epic pero bueno, mala suerte.
    El juego está guay, creo que es de lo mejorcito que hay actualmente de estrategia por turnos, pero no creo que sea su target, tengo un estilo de juego muy similar independientemente de la civilización y para mí jugar una partida es jugarlas    Pues la verdad es que es muy triste que literalmente una semana después de comprarlo lo pongan gratis en la tienda de epic pero bueno, mala suerte.
    El juego está guay, creo que es de lo mejorcito que hay actualmente de estrategia por turnos, pero no creo que sea su target, tengo un estilo de juego muy similar independientemente de la civilización y para mí jugar una partida es jugarlas todas, por eso es un juego que a mí me ha aburrido a las 30 horas de juego.    … Expand
  29. SergioTchako
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Fluidez, buenas mecánicas, distritos en diferentes casillas. Una mecánica que te hace viciarte horas y horas.
  30. theredd636
    May 2, 2020
    5
    This game improves in actual game play every year. Unfortunately the AI isn't that great as they are always popping up on the users screen often saying that you military is not good and that they don't care for a leader with a bad military. Then when you do develop a military they still come up with the same prompt even though you have the best military in the match. if you are looking forThis game improves in actual game play every year. Unfortunately the AI isn't that great as they are always popping up on the users screen often saying that you military is not good and that they don't care for a leader with a bad military. Then when you do develop a military they still come up with the same prompt even though you have the best military in the match. if you are looking for a strategy game with great AI this is not for you, but if you want an Feature heavy game that is great if you wanna sit down and play for 10 hours straight by yourself or friends then this is for you.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best PC Game of 2016
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 84
  3. Negative: 1 out of 84
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    90
    You don’t want to spend your night in front of the computer? You have a wife and kids? You cherish your friendships and enjoy parties? Beware of this game. It’s that good. [13/2016, p.44]
  2. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jan 11, 2017
    90
    It's a more playful, fun feel to the franchise, perhaps, but all that's wrapped around a deeply nuanced game. If you've ever enjoyed playing a multi-layered, immersive and strategic board game with a bunch of funny characters, get in here.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 1, 2017
    74
    Firaxis has made some significant, exciting changes, but has also obscured vital information. [Christmas 2016, p.70]
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