Sid Meier's Civilization VI

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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
  31. cubs7338
    May 9, 2020
    1
    Been playing Civ since 2 & 3. Where they took the game with 5 & 6 has made the game oversimplified like the xbox version created when Civ 4 came out. AI is completely unbalanced and all the tech and social trees are horribly convoluted. Basically, everything that made Civ games enjoyable in the past they decided to remove for whatever reason to make it look more like command and conquerBeen playing Civ since 2 & 3. Where they took the game with 5 & 6 has made the game oversimplified like the xbox version created when Civ 4 came out. AI is completely unbalanced and all the tech and social trees are horribly convoluted. Basically, everything that made Civ games enjoyable in the past they decided to remove for whatever reason to make it look more like command and conquer with regard to cities and unit movements. I want the strategy to have variance amongst players of different cultures. Every game turns out same against AI which suggests they over-balanced the game to where all outcomes are very closely related.… Expand
  32. Pirocr07
    Dec 31, 2020
    6
    The game is enjoyable but the main thing with it is the AI and the difficulties in the game. There is a big change between “Prince” and “King”, not even going to mention how hard is to play in difficulties like “Inmortal”. Basically the AI is super dumb in all difficulties but it gets advantages from the beginning and in combat, which makes it very difficult to win a game in higherThe game is enjoyable but the main thing with it is the AI and the difficulties in the game. There is a big change between “Prince” and “King”, not even going to mention how hard is to play in difficulties like “Inmortal”. Basically the AI is super dumb in all difficulties but it gets advantages from the beginning and in combat, which makes it very difficult to win a game in higher difficulties, I feel like it is possible to do it with certain civilizations and it certain scenarios only. Science is super overvalued, the amenities system is a little bit complicated and the royalty system is a little bit annoying too (this last thing is optional). Apart from that is a good game, obviously if you are on pc you can make some changes and “fix” the difficulty problem taking away some of those crazy advantages but then you will probably end up playing like in prince difficulty. There are plenty of civilizations and there are multiple ways to win, some easier than others but still, it gives more options for you.… Expand
  33. Krylock
    May 29, 2020
    1
    Online is good, realy good, never got any problem with this ****
    Yeah this is fun
  34. Qahnaarin
    May 30, 2020
    8
    É um bom jogo, porém, além de algumas falhas presentes no jogo a quantidade imensa de dlc's acaba como um fato negativo.
  35. deadpet
    Jun 3, 2020
    1
    When you played a game for nearly 30 years, you expect some improvement in many things where Civilizations games always had flaws. I mean AI of course, but diplomacy, trading and this things they call barbarians for example. But this is just worst than ever. Diplomacy is just nations trading luxury goods like kids exchange collectibles they have twice, trade is just some caravan tradingWhen you played a game for nearly 30 years, you expect some improvement in many things where Civilizations games always had flaws. I mean AI of course, but diplomacy, trading and this things they call barbarians for example. But this is just worst than ever. Diplomacy is just nations trading luxury goods like kids exchange collectibles they have twice, trade is just some caravan trading things which dont exist in the game.
    Worst and last, barbarians. Someone can tell to me what are they in the real world ? Are they human ? i really dont understand the meaning of barbarians in a game called Civilization... I want to know who are these humans who have for only goal, for more than 6000 years, to ransack cities ? i can accept that simply concept in a game in 1991 (hey! i was only 13 at that time) but after all this time playing civ games, i was hopping for another gameplay loop, much more consistent than that. The fact that the option to disable them exist from the beginning of the series must prove that developers themselves notice that this feature is a bad one.
    In fact, Cilization is a lazy franchise since Civilization IV.    … Expand
  36. BLurii
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    This game is good, fun to play strategic game with unique mechanics and characters, i enjoyed my time playing it, but, every game has it's problems, and this is no different. I didn't notice any game breaking bugs nor crashes, but the ai in the game could have a big improvement, it is bad in many aspects and easy to beat up. I think that 8 is a fair score.
  37. ladosek
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    really nice game it the begineng I was a little bit worried about the cartoon graphics of the characters but after some time i got used to it . Really nice game 9/10 but if you are looking for the nice strategy i will recomend civ 5 or hearts of iron 4
  38. yavick
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    différent du 5 mais tout aussi bon . fun de finir des game avec la culture et la science mes dur de faire des victoires en mode guerre et gagner en tuant votre adversaire, car plus facile davoir 8-10 villes sur le long-terme. le mode rapide et la religion a plus d importance dans les précédant CIV. c'est un très bon jeux dans l'emsemble
  39. Ita_JM
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    I was really into total war Warhammer 2. Because of that, I decided to try others strategy games like civilization. But this game is not for me. The IA doesn't make sense and the progression is boring.
  40. Hellgates666
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I believe Civ VI accomplishes everything it's predecessor did. It's engaging, it's beautifully crafted, it's innovative, and it sucks you in for hours on end. The introduction of districts was a brilliant choice, and the strategies/play styles are as diverse as ever. Another masterpiece within it's genre.
  41. GioGiorno
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    Divertido com bastante conteúdo e várias maneiras de finalizar. Só achei um pouco monótono e demorado pra finalizar, talvez por causa dos turnos serem "lentos".
  42. irai16
    Apr 19, 2023
    9
    You simply cannot beat Civilization. Perhaps the greatest strategy series of all time continues its winning streak with Civ 6, with fun new features like districts that add a host of complexities to your gameplay. While I do feel the leader selection is a bit sub-par (France getting stuck with Catherine de Medici and Eleanor of Aquitaine is a travesty), overall, this would be my number oneYou simply cannot beat Civilization. Perhaps the greatest strategy series of all time continues its winning streak with Civ 6, with fun new features like districts that add a host of complexities to your gameplay. While I do feel the leader selection is a bit sub-par (France getting stuck with Catherine de Medici and Eleanor of Aquitaine is a travesty), overall, this would be my number one recommendation for anyone wanting to get into strategy gaming.… Expand
  43. Aziz2427b
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    ai makes no sense they go from liking you to declaring war against you for no reason and most wars are boring and mean nothing but you can't trade with them It takes a very long time to finish the game which is not good because the game is boring
  44. murtazasamiwala
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    I enjoyed the game a lot for a while, but the battles/games tend to be too long, and after a few weeks I felt kind of done with it. The civilazations and units seem very well designed, but I did not feel like replaying too many times.
  45. m3t4cr1t1c
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Few play Civ on God lvl. I am one of them. 43 years old, played Civ since "...and Earth was without form and void".
    I won't waste my time writing to many lines about this ""new"" civ game. I will just compare it with FIFA. In FIFA they spend 99 percent of their energy for graphics improvements. This Civ dev does the same. This game could be THE GAME. All humans could play it, it could    Few play Civ on God lvl. I am one of them. 43 years old, played Civ since "...and Earth was without form and void".
    I won't waste my time writing to many lines about this ""new"" civ game. I will just compare it with FIFA. In FIFA they spend 99 percent of their energy for graphics improvements. This Civ dev does the same. This game could be THE GAME. All humans could play it, it could become incredibly immersive, complex, beautiful and flexible . Instead... they upgrade graphics with every new one. Very few strategic changes comparative with hundreds that can be made. Watch reality... and watch this game. Civ is not Civ...it's just a joke. Years ago weak processors could have been an excuse. Today - NO. Bad dev.    … Expand
  46. tmsmith3
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    Each component of the game seems to have no effect or of little consequence to all of the other components. Still very fun, and the dlc is worth it
  47. realkinko
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    There's many things that annoy me with Civ VI, one of them being laughably bad AI - and I really mean laughably bad. I can't count the number of times I've laughed at AI opponents for acting really weird (like being my best friend one turn, only to be a sworn enemy a couple of turns later).

    Another thing that, at least for me, is completely unique with Civ VI is the fact that winning    There's many things that annoy me with Civ VI, one of them being laughably bad AI - and I really mean laughably bad. I can't count the number of times I've laughed at AI opponents for acting really weird (like being my best friend one turn, only to be a sworn enemy a couple of turns later).

    Another thing that, at least for me, is completely unique with Civ VI is the fact that winning isn't fun - and what I mean by that is that it doesn't really matter. You don't care if you win or lose, because you know you could win every game if you just went for the science victory (which is just about the only reasonable way to win a game it seems). You don't play to win, you play just for the fun experience of expanding your territory and exploring the world.

    Overall it's a good game. It's a fun game to play with friends if you're looking for a more relaxed experience.    … Expand
  48. Hakisak
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Hot garbage. Constantly crashing when alt tabbing and since I'm new to civ I need to alt-tab a lot (to look at wiki and short guides).
    So disappointing that games can't even run anymore, it was much more simple in the day.
  49. Kolst15
    Sep 7, 2020
    4
    While the never-ending climb to be the game that's played on multiple platforms is seldom a very good goal to shoot for, it seems like that was the main priority with Sid Meier's Civilization VI. While I rarely will consign a game of such magnitude with a mixed to negative review, this specific title has me hovering over the 4 score. The AI is frequently nonsensical with commonlyWhile the never-ending climb to be the game that's played on multiple platforms is seldom a very good goal to shoot for, it seems like that was the main priority with Sid Meier's Civilization VI. While I rarely will consign a game of such magnitude with a mixed to negative review, this specific title has me hovering over the 4 score. The AI is frequently nonsensical with commonly ridiculous decisions that throw your game for loops often, which can similarly be enjoyable when juxtaposed with an option to not have a random attack placed on you. The animations are disappointingly ugly. The predecessor went for a look far more realistic to real world images, while these seem like random jpg shots assembled to vaguely recreate a Disney animated character's emotions. While I am nevertheless aware that this is far more of a personal grievance, its still something that should be addressed. I realize I haven't given this game much credit, but I will give it this, its entirely easy to sink 3 hours into this game, it has a classic Civ feel for the most part, and withholds re-playablilty for future games. I'm really of the mindset at the moment that in order to not stray away from the mobile and console releases of the game, they just dumbed down features for the PC edition, which, as such, does not present me with a very enjoyable game. It leaves features, interactions, and situations often half-baked and uninteresting. Which, in my opinion, is half of the game.… Expand
  50. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Bence fena değil ancak oyun yapısı gereği inanılmaz vakit alıyor. Bu kadar süre için verdiği keyif değer mi bilmiyorum.
  51. apokalipto
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  52. RockerKR
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Decent Game llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  53. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Less interesting and doesn't bring new thing comparing to 5th part of the series, but still feels like a nice and fresh version of what is best in this genre.
  54. eraybeycik
    Dec 24, 2020
    7
    Oyun güzel ama belli bir seviyeden sonra kazanamıyorsunuz. Sadece zevk almak için değil de gerçekten ülke yönetmek için oynuyoruz gibi.
  55. LongVampire
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Лучшая часть серии игр Цивилизация. А с дополнениями раскрывается в полном объеме.
  56. JoelArpal
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    "Two more turns." This will be the last thing you remember before realising its 5 o'clock in the morning and you are still playing.
  57. loleder
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Civilization VI is an amazing strategy game, which everyone who like the genre absolutely try! The visuals are at this point really good but some improvements could be made with the next gen. The mechanics and updates are great and when you buy the dlc 's the content does'nt get boring after some time. overall:
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Updates 10/10
    Dlc 's 10/10
  58. prussii
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    DISCLAIMER: This is the first and only CIV game I've played.
    CIV VI does good job to introduce basics new players to the series, although some systems like the diplomacy stay unclear. Also the AI diplomacy seem illogical. The game is still very addictive and it is the primary example of a 'one more turn' game. The gameplay is very fun and satisfying. Cool game for LAN party with friends.    DISCLAIMER: This is the first and only CIV game I've played.
    CIV VI does good job to introduce basics new players to the series, although some systems like the diplomacy stay unclear. Also the AI diplomacy seem illogical. The game is still very addictive and it is the primary example of a 'one more turn' game. The gameplay is very fun and satisfying. Cool game for LAN party with friends. Playing with AI gets a bit boring after couple of games.    … Expand
  59. rafabrand
    Jan 5, 2021
    5
    They tried to change a lot of things. I agree that a new game is done to keep people playing. But this one is the worst civ that I played. I haven t tryed rise and fall yet.
  60. Tomatych
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Very exciting and simple game. Easy to learn. -1 point for dampness without dlc, but for a novice player that is enough.
  61. iamdumdum1234
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    For a newbie like me this game is awesome as hell. I really do not mind the cartoonish graphics, as long as the gameplay is good.
  62. Ratingss
    Mar 25, 2023
    5
    These games arent as complex as they pretend to be, the historic stuff is extremely shallow, but its weirdly addictive, time flies by playing this.
    Unit movement is slow, the AI turn takes forever and it mostly does nothing, in the apocalypse mode your whole territory will be destroyed by meteors while almost nothing happens to the AI territories. The secret societies adds OP vampires    These games arent as complex as they pretend to be, the historic stuff is extremely shallow, but its weirdly addictive, time flies by playing this.
    Unit movement is slow, the AI turn takes forever and it mostly does nothing, in the apocalypse mode your whole territory will be destroyed by meteors while almost nothing happens to the AI territories. The secret societies adds OP vampires that are just as broken as the legendary units, combat is not satisfying, just about which unit hasnt the highest number.    … Expand
  63. SebastiedJuan
    Sep 13, 2021
    5
    This game is the way they destruct a great series. Civ3 and Civ4 are history masterpieces, and Civ5 was a great great game, only a little more simplified/user friendly version of Civ 4 with less struttures but still be a great game where u have a great heat. In Civ 6 u don't have this. Game pace is boring, slow, and A.I. is broken, unexistent.
  64. SpiderSucc
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    This is the game that got me into the rts genre i got this for christmas a few years back since my parents know i am interested in history there are some things i dont like about the game like the ai stuff but overall its a good way to kill some time
  65. KTheSlayer
    Jun 18, 2021
    6
    Much more casual and nice-looking in the first time, but very low in replaying potential
  66. GRUShalashaska
    Sep 2, 2021
    4
    Liebloses, abgespecktes und unprofessionelles "Casual-Civilization" in Kiddy-Optik ala` Free to Play-Games.
    Gerade zum Jubiläum hätte man hier etwas großes erschaffen können. Entstanden ist aber eine Baustelle mit einer Menge verschenktem Potenzial.
  67. Nick7000
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Ну ребят, это ж Цива, в любом случае. От части к части Цивой и остается, не смотря на периодические нововведения и прибамбасы. Шестая часть в серии не исключение, радует глаз.
  68. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    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 love the art design of the new navigation map. 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. I do think the AI and the things you can do is a little worse than the previous one but still additive. I also have this on the PS4 and Switch.    … Expand
  69. Zelkowsky
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    лучшая стратегия для меня so far,скорее всего скоро выйдет 7 часть,так что жду
  70. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    9/10........................................................................................
  71. Aetherreal
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Great game! Beautiful, music is stunning, gameplay is rich and complex in a satisfying way, with lots of variety. Great value DLC.

    So daunting. So big. Tutorial barely gives basics, so jump into a real game! But.. A real game takes hours and hours and hours. If you don't know what you're doing, you're gonna struggle. That's okay! Try the scenarios! No, those are really hard too. It's a    Great game! Beautiful, music is stunning, gameplay is rich and complex in a satisfying way, with lots of variety. Great value DLC.

    So daunting. So big. Tutorial barely gives basics, so jump into a real game! But.. A real game takes hours and hours and hours. If you don't know what you're doing, you're gonna struggle. That's okay! Try the scenarios! No, those are really hard too.

    It's a great game but I have to invest so much time to be good enough to play a game properly.    … Expand
  72. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    That's first CIV i'm playing in and it's interesting and immersive enough. It has it's own problems, bad optimization, some weird menu bugs. Also i have to admit, that my experience was interesting at the start until 60-70% of game, after you get tanks, airplanes and other stuff it's getting boring, maybe it's just me, i don't really know. But overall i would rate it something between 6-7That's first CIV i'm playing in and it's interesting and immersive enough. It has it's own problems, bad optimization, some weird menu bugs. Also i have to admit, that my experience was interesting at the start until 60-70% of game, after you get tanks, airplanes and other stuff it's getting boring, maybe it's just me, i don't really know. But overall i would rate it something between 6-7 and if i could i would rate it 6.5, but if i have to pick between 6 and 7 i will go with 6. It's okay but it COULD be better.… Expand
  73. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    Несмотря на незначительные изменения геймплея, игра остается главным пк эксклюзивом. Остается лучшим представителем жанра стратегии после затухания Героев Меча и Магии.
  74. coso132
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    I don't understand why theres so many bad reviews?
    This game is the best strategy game for people to start with, seeing your civlization grow with those graphics and nice modern mechanics, along with the many roads you can take to victory, make this a stellar experience.
    AI is quite dumb but idk,it never bothered me
  75. Crimson9
    Jul 28, 2023
    4
    Really fun to play with friends.

    Don't bother playing it alone, the AI is absolutely worthless.

    Also the graphics are somehow much worse than 5.

    Districts are a cool idea, but overall its inferior to 5 + Vox Populi.
  76. LT_Gruber
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, absolute masterpiece.

    Civilization is one of my all-time favorite games, and the leap from the fifth to the sixth game is epic. It offers new mechanics, tons of stuff to do and build and a fresh new look over the older games. There is some new and relaxing music, more factions and overall, it is a huge improvement over the previous game. Civilization has always been a    Amazing game, absolute masterpiece.

    Civilization is one of my all-time favorite games, and the leap from the fifth to the sixth game is epic. It offers new mechanics, tons of stuff to do and build and a fresh new look over the older games. There is some new and relaxing music, more factions and overall, it is a huge improvement over the previous game.

    Civilization has always been a turned based game in which you can build, move, attack or improve buildings in your turn. Every faction does their move simultaneously and after that, a new round starts. You win the game by conquering all the capitals, achieve cultural victory, science victory or a religious victory. This means that you are not bound to one specific goal. If your military sucks for example, you can try to build as many museums, theaters and zoo’s as possible, to get victorious on tourism and culture. You can trade with other factions/people, build alliances, open your borders, make some shady deals, it is just great.

    You can play as many different world leaders from the days of old to the modern era. Alexander the Great, Saladin, Queen Victoria, and many more, they are all there. They all have their special bonusses and you should take advantage of them by building your empire accordingly. For example, Saladin is more focused on religion and trade and only in the starting eras, his military is strong. When the modern age arrives, you really struggle to achieve military successes. Every character has a little backstory that is historically accurate and fun to read.

    The game is meant to be played online against friends or other people but offers some scenarios and a skirmish mode for you to play solo. You can always play against the AI factions, which are really well done. The balance of the AI is great and if you want a challenge, you will surely get it.

    This installment in the series offer new mechanics like natural disasters, new ways of collecting resources from the map and a new system in which your era score determines if you are entering a golden age or a dark age. With a golden age, you prosper and thrive, with a dark age, you struggle to come around. You earn era score by discovering great inventions, doing research and achieve eureka moments. These new mechanics do require some DLC tough. I really liked the natural disaster mechanic, but sometimes, it got a little over the top. When you see your towns melt away by an active volcano, your harbor washed away by the twelfth million flood and see Darude with his sandstorm, raving over your farmlands, you know, they got no mercy on you.

    The graphics and animations are beautiful. The map is blooming with life and movement, and I really like that everything is just so colorful and detailed. Many times, I zoom in close on my empire to see all the different quarries, lumber mills and dams spin and turn.

    The sound effects and music are perfect. They are well designed for this game, and I think this is one of the better sound and music designs I have seen. The ambient music is really relaxing and when your units engage in combat, the shots and hits sound just great.

    Like usual, Civilization is a hard game. It takes strategy, practice and management to master this game and even then, factors like starting point, barbarians and aggression from other players or states weigh even heavier. However, the game does offer excellent tutorials and gives you a fair chance to learn it.

    Civilization VI is a game that I play to relax, with or without friends. Just taking my time, slowly building and developing my empire. I feel no stress, no time pressure, just pure joy and chill. It is one of the few games that I can always pick up and play, without it ever boring me. Maybe Civilization VII will be even better, I don’t know, but for now, this is just a masterpiece of a game that will always be one of my favorites.

    Definitely recommend this gem.    … Expand
  77. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  78. eThot
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    The mods for this game are very creative and fun. Breaking this game is the top of the iceberg.
  79. Kutupporsugu
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    I have more than 2000 playhours. (500 from dlcs). I can say that AI is pretty challenging in this game. But exaggerations are unnecessary. AI is not that clever, they have the starting advantages after all.
    They added pretty much to CIV 5, playing this game is more smooth than CIV5.
  80. Homs
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    The game clearly has its problems (extremely predictable AI, strange difficulty curve) but is nonetheless a ton of fun. The district mechanics are wonderful, warring is great (though a bit easy & too powerful) and the artstyle is satisfying. IMO the game really shines with the different civ/leader abilities which help at making every game unique.
  81. polikalover
    Mar 3, 2023
    9
    The best entry on the franchise, my favorite among the II and the II (yup, I'm nostalgic), good gameplay, beautiful graphics (better with mods), my only complain is about the price, the dlcs are too expansive, almost the price of a full game.
  82. Artex33Gaming
    May 1, 2023
    8
    SID MEIER'S CIVILIZATION VI is a good game.
    It has good combat and the DLCs are good and make an even better experience.
  83. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    An enjoyable turn based strategy game. This game lacks depth, and plays like a board game.
  84. Ser3ndip1ty
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Gameplay: Wonderful
    AI: Poor
    Balance: Poor
    MOD: Wonderful
    Graphic: Good
    Optimization: Normal
    Story: Great
    Music/Sound Effect : Good
    Characterization: None
  85. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It may not have inherited the fantastic atmosphere of its predecessor, but the systems have improved even more. It's a bit disappointing that the AI doesn't fully utilize these systems.
  86. aemfariz
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Good game design and better territory logic. After playing this game we must be proud that we have an optimistic in mind and have a good friend
  87. Random11
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    I spent way too much time on this game, but that time was worth it. The AIs are.. ok at best, but as long as you play with friends, you'll be all right. I do think that the game is running out of stuff to do, but I'm almost certain I'm just missing something, because I somehow tend to miss the fun stuff in games. I am not a reliable source, but I'll give it 8/10 because I like it at theI spent way too much time on this game, but that time was worth it. The AIs are.. ok at best, but as long as you play with friends, you'll be all right. I do think that the game is running out of stuff to do, but I'm almost certain I'm just missing something, because I somehow tend to miss the fun stuff in games. I am not a reliable source, but I'll give it 8/10 because I like it at the moment of writing the review.… Expand
  88. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Very good game, more rounded than civ V with the same concept and objetively the best civilization of the saga... But lacks of news to look cool
  89. rmkratos
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    best turn base strategic game at the moment. the AI for diplomatic decisions should be better.
  90. LordOfKertos
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This game is fun to play with and without friends. I love the art style of this game and the music is fantastic. AI is average at best, diplomatic relations with them are just random. But without DLC's this game turns into a simple turn based strategy game with depth that you can find even in mobile games. If you want to play this game I recommend to get the DLC's, with DLC's this game isThis game is fun to play with and without friends. I love the art style of this game and the music is fantastic. AI is average at best, diplomatic relations with them are just random. But without DLC's this game turns into a simple turn based strategy game with depth that you can find even in mobile games. If you want to play this game I recommend to get the DLC's, with DLC's this game is 8.5/10, and without them is 6.5/10.… Expand
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#10 Best PC Game of 2016
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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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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