Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

It's fun to play, but sometimes you don't realize how time flies, which is sometimes bad

I have played this game A lot and at the time at writing this civ 7 will be out in a month so if you want to try this game and this is after the civ 7 is out play that instead and if civ 7 is out get that instead of this :)

It's pretty good, not perfect, but all in all not bad. Lots of fun to be had if you like Civ games or turn-based strategies.

I've tried a lot of different strategy games of the same type, mainly ones like HOI 4 or Victoria 3, but this game is the only one of the bunch which I'm excited to play. This is the type of strategy game that you can excel at, but will still enjoy even if you don't know what you're doing for most of the time; this is the type of game where you can role-play as another nation, but you can ignore that part completely if you want to. This game solves many of the issues that the other map-based strategy games have, mainly when it comes to versatility and simplicity, which is why it's so fun to play over and over again.

10/10

This game is pretty fun, it's well made the only thing i have problems with is i have a bad pc so i might have to switch alot of times to the strategy map but im okay with my performance so far, another thing is the dlc's but atleast it's not horrible as HoI4's dlc prices, the prices aren't too bad.

I am late to Civ 6 with the seventh game mere weeks away, but playing this game is just plain fun. Depending on how good you are at strategy you can do well middling, or get your hiney kicked in short order and there is a lot to do and a lot to learn on a game like this.

If you like turn based grand strategy, this is probably the game for you

I started with Civ V. It took some getting use to for this game but I like it. It can get addicting and time can fly.

I recently won on deity mode for the third time, and I find that each playthrough teaches me many gameplay details. I’d like to recommend the following mods, which enhance the game without upsetting its balance: Better Report Screen (UI), Map Tacks/Detailed Map Tacks, Extended Policy Cards, Quick Deals.

Civ 6 remains a great game. Every time you play it again it is different from the last time and you are always challenged in a fun way to develop a great civilization the way you want it. Once you start you just keep playing and playing and playing. That says it all for me. I love the franchise and am very much looking forward to civ 7

the Civ creators always find ways to add more to the game that continuously improves it. I am always amazed that they keep finding new features, but they do

Generally a brilliant game - very satisfying to play... HOWEVER, how they rolled out the DLC wasn't great, felt greedy and overpriced... That said though, I will continue to play the game with great satisfaction and I'm excited about future releases...

Great game mechanics, graphics, and replayability.

The game mechanics are like other 4x games, the AI cheats! Surely in this day and age they can actual make the AI players not use out and out cheats.

Just play Polytopia. All the good parts of the gameplay, way faster, none of the fluff.

This game is like the embodiment of one more turn. You will get hooked and if you are like me, obsessed. The mechanics can be difficult at first but they provide a pretty helpful advisor that is built into the game that guides you throughout the entire game. Do not be afraid to restart on a new civ, it will take some time but it is so fun. Had a blast playing this game and was an absolute steal for $3

impressive and fun, i could spend hours doing nothing but playing this game

One of the most complex strategy games that teaches you complete information in the field of history, politics, religion, society, economy, culture and the progress of science in a very entertaining way.

I realized I’ve never reviewed Civ 6. Just look at my playtime; it says everything. The game is truly amazing, and with some mods, the playability and overall experience have been taken to the next level. Before Civ 7 arrives, I want to give Civ 6 a big thumbs up!

Do not waste your time of money... Go back and play ANY other Civ game. I am not sure what I played, but it was only like Civ on the most surface level. To much core game play changed, and not for the better. Not able to build roads where you want them. The whole districts is annoying, why can I only place them on spots with resources that I then lose?. Same with wonders? Why am I placing them on a map at all? I have been playing these since CIV 1 on Win3.1, and this is the worst of all Civs... and I am including Civ clones from other studios.

I've been playing Civ for many years and like playing the older games. This one though has captured my attention for a great many hours. Finding the right maps with the right leader is an entertaining adventure and gradually raising the skill level will give you endless hours of playtime.

~ DIFFICULTY ~

🔲 My 90 year old grandma could play it
🔲 Easy
☑️ Normal
🔲 Hard
🔲 Near Impossible

~ GRAPHICS ~

🔲 MS Paint
🔲 Bad
🔲 Meh
🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game
🔲 Good
🔲 Beautiful
☑️ Masterpiece

~ MUSIC ~

🔲 Bad
🔲 Not special
☑️ Good
🔲 Beautiful

~ STORY ~

☑️ This game has no story
🔲 Like playing Temple Runners for the story
🔲 It's there for the people who want it
🔲 Well written
🔲 Epic story

~ REQUIREMENTS ~

🔲 You can run it on a microwave
☑️ Average
🔲 High end
🔲 NASA computer

~ LENGTH ~

🔲 Very Short (0 - 3 hours)
🔲 Short (3 - 15 hours)
🔲 Average (15-50 hours)
🔲 Long (50-90 hours)
🔲 Extremely long (90-110 hours)
☑️ No ending

~ FUN ~

🔲 I'd rather watch paint dry
🔲 Hard to enjoy
🔲 Repetitive
☑️ Actually pretty amusing
🔲 Ride of your life

~ REPLAYABILITY ~

🔲 It's a one-time experience
🔲 Only for achievements
🔲 If you wait a few months/years
🔲 Definitely
☑️ Infinitely

~ WORTH BUYING ~

🔲 No
🔲 Wait for sale
☑️ Yes

Civilization VI is a masterpiece that redefines the genre. With its deep mechanics, stunning visuals, and endless replayability, Civ VI offers an unparalleled experience that both long-time fans and newcomers can appreciate. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a curious explorer, this game is an absolute must-play.

A World That Breathes Life
One of the first things you'll notice about Civilization VI is its vibrant and visually stunning art style. The colorful, hand-painted aesthetic makes every map feel alive, whether you're navigating lush jungles, snow-capped mountains, or sprawling deserts. Cities grow dynamically on the map, expanding outward in a way that feels organic and visually rewarding. The animations, from the bustling city centers to the expressive leaders, are rich with personality and detail. This level of artistry not only enhances immersion but also makes the game accessible and inviting.

Depth That Rewards Strategy
Civilization VI's gameplay is a perfect balance of complexity and accessibility. At its core, the game remains true to the series' hallmark formula: guiding a civilization from the dawn of humanity to the modern age. However, Civ VI introduces several innovative mechanics that elevate the experience.

The district system is a standout feature, allowing players to specialize cities by building districts for science, culture, religion, or military. This adds a new layer of strategic depth, as placement on the map and adjacency bonuses can significantly impact your civilization's efficiency. It’s a satisfying puzzle to solve and ensures that every decision feels meaningful.

The tech and civics trees are another highlight, splitting technological and cultural advancements into separate paths. This dual progression system provides more flexibility and rewards players who adapt their strategies to their surroundings. The inclusion of eurekas and inspirations—boosts that speed up research when specific objectives are met—encourages experimentation and exploration.

Dynamic Diplomacy and Engaging Leaders
Civ VI excels in its portrayal of diplomacy and leader interactions. Each leader has a distinct personality and agenda, influenced by both historical context and in-game developments. For example, Cleopatra might favor players with a strong military presence, while Gandhi may prioritize peace and religion. These dynamic behaviors create a sense of unpredictability and make interactions feel genuine.

The diplomacy system has been refined to allow for more nuanced negotiations. Alliances, trade agreements, and joint wars offer a range of options to navigate the political landscape. The addition of emergencies—global events triggered by a player’s actions, such as conquering a city-state—adds a layer of drama and tension, encouraging cooperation or rivalry among civilizations.

Endless Replayability
One of Civilization VI's greatest strengths is its replayability. The combination of procedurally generated maps, diverse civilizations, and multiple victory conditions ensures that no two games are ever the same. Whether you aim for a cultural victory with France, a scientific triumph with Korea, or a religious conquest with Arabia, the variety of playstyles keeps the experience fresh and engaging.

The expansions, Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, further enrich the game by introducing mechanics like loyalty, natural disasters, and climate change. These additions deepen the strategic possibilities and make the world feel even more dynamic and responsive.

A Game for Everyone
Civilization VI is remarkably accessible for a game of its depth. The tutorial system is robust, guiding new players through the basics without overwhelming them. At the same time, the game offers enough complexity to challenge even the most seasoned veterans. The scalable difficulty levels ensure that players of all skill levels can find a rewarding experience.

Multiplayer mode adds another layer of excitement, allowing you to test your strategic mettle against friends or strangers. The shared moments of triumph and betrayal make for unforgettable stories and elevate the social aspect of the game.

A Symphony of Sound and Atmosphere
The audio design in Civilization VI is nothing short of spectacular. The soundtrack, composed by Christopher Tin and others, evolves as your civilization progresses, blending traditional and modern themes. The iconic theme song, “Sogno di Volare,” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of exploration and ambition. Sound effects, from the clanging of swords to the hum of modern machinery, further immerse you in the world.

Conclusion: A Timeless Classic
Civilization VI is a triumph of game design, offering a rich and rewarding experience that stands the test of time. Its blend of strategic depth, visual splendor, and dynamic gameplay makes it a standout in the genre. Whether you're forging alliances, waging wars, or building wonders, every moment in Civ VI feels meaningful and satisfying.

For fans of strategy games, Civilization VI is a must-have. It captures the essence of what makes the series great while introducing innovations that push the boundaries of the genre. With its endless possibilities and unparalleled charm, Civ VI is not just a game — it's an adventure through the ages.

Single employee fixed over 20% of the UI bugs, give that man a f'n raise.
I used to play a lot of Civ 1 and just got this one.
My first match took over 5 hours with 450 turns.

originally it was difficult to switch from civ 5 to civ 6 because the graphics turned me off and i found it difficult to look at the map. but i really like this game. i assume i will have the same problem switching over to civ 7

Build, stack, delete. I fucking hate the fact that i stay up two fucking hours of my life trying to outperform my neighbours just to be obliterated by a fucking raider tribe with max attack skills

Great game, except it crashes all the time on my M2pro Macbook pro running Mac OS 15.1. It did take me some time to adapt to it after moving from Civ5. After 3400+ hours of Civ5 I was ready for something new. Trying a non-admin account to run the game from. We'll see if that helps.

Please fix Civ 5! The recent update removed the launcher and now the game is unplayable!

This game is unplayable due to crashes, bugs, graphics issues, as well as no support from the developers. I have over 200 hrs on playing this game or rather trying to play. Constant crashes and errors have made me decide to uninstall the game permanently. I have played this game using two different computers. One with an i7-7700k with a 1070 gpu. And another PC with a amd ryzen 9 7900x & RTX 4080 super gpu. I have tried both the DX11 & DX12 launchers to no avail in better play ability. This is a broken and unsupported game. Don't waste your time, money, or memory space.

It is a turned based game, the game play is pretty straight forward, the fun comes in all the ways you can play your side of the world domination, make teams, friends, and of course enemies.

The series has been run into the ground and dumbed down far to much. Currently game is on 95% discount and I still wouldn't recommend it.

I love the graphics and science system.

Bought it to play with family. I despise this thing.

In Civilization 4, you had information. A city would tell you how much of each resource it was producing, where the production was coming from, what bonuses were in play, what the bonuses were. If there were penalties, that was explicit. The cost of performing an action with a unit was viewable in advance so you could plan for it. The benefit of performing an action was explicit. The benefit of engaging in diplomacy with the AI was clear.

In Civilization 6, none of that information is presented to the player, and if you actively search for it, it's impossible to find. Costs are given in turns to completion instead of hard numbers, which makes any progression practically invisible. Terrain improvement is terribly curtailed and unit movement is an absolute joke. Any feel of the map, the world, and my place in it, is a complete writeoff.

Everything I hated about Beyond Earth is still here. If Civ 7 isn't a complete rollback, I truly hope the studio folds in on itself.

Civilization was such a big part of my childhood. I used to spend hours on it nonstop! I haven’t touched the game since the very first version, but when Civilization VI came out, it totally brought back all the feels. It’s so much fun, especially with Indonesia in the game. Honestly, it’s just a super cool and addictive game!

Love Civ V, was stoked to try Civ VI, cooler graphics but immensely disappointed in the game play... I'll shutup and go back to Civ V now. :D

Civ 5 was much better and now they broke it to the point, that the game doesn't launch. Now I have to play this crappy one. Fix

This was my first civilizations game so I was very confused at first trying to learn all the content the game has to offer, although I am still learning its been fun every hour. I could see myself getting addicted to this game. Def recommend to anyone thinking about buying it, however I would wait for it to go on sale.

Too cartoony and silly for my liking. I felt like I was playing an overpriced mobile game. To be fair, it looked exactly like the screenshots the store page showcased. However, I don't think it is worth the full price. The map was a little wonky. For some reason, the United States started off as a tribal civilisation in the middle of Europe - so that was odd. However, if the goal was to start up an empire of sorts in general without any focus on the world itself, it stands well.

Ultimately, whether you will like this game or not depends on who you are and whether or not you find it cringe worthy to find cartoon characters popping up on your screen with silly requests and remarks. That was the biggest turn off for me.

This recommendation is valid ONLY if the price tag is 90% off or greater. DO NOT BUY THIS OR ANY CIV INSTALLMENT AT ANY HIGHER PRICE POINT. It's just Madden: Civ Edition anymore. All we get are roster/graphics updates and minor-at-best gameplay changes. This is functionally the same game Civ IV was, but with worse music and no Leonard Nimoy. (They can't be faulted for the lack of Nimoy though, and I'm not gonna fault whoever they got to do narration for not being Nimoy. Don't ask me who he was though, couldn't even be bothered to find out. Did he record his lines during the pandemic or something? He sounded on some like he literally phoned them in. Anyway.)

tl;dr 90% off or greater. Don't do it otherwise. No game in this series is worth full price anymore.

Much like the endtimes of the Roman Empire, this franchise has stagnated.

This game is perfect for controlling uncs like me who like to overanalyze, hyperoptimize and micromanage everything.

The more you play it, the more fun it is. The more fun it is, the more you play it.

It's a good thing I only spent $3 on this POS. Constant crashes, unplayable shitty fucking experience.

As I'm getting hyped for Civ 7 I finally tried this game. It is not better than Civ 5. Too much RNG on the game start. Either you start on a very OP spot (which feels like cheating) or you're simply blocked by low housing (lack of fresh water) and absence of any resources. The game then clearly wants you to expand wide and discover better spots, which is then made impossible by tightened spawn of city states and civs around you. In the few hours I've played, this game did not let me enjoy any form of exploration and expansion that I'm looking for in a Civ game. I'll keep playing Civ 5 and hope for Civ 7 to be the new best in the series.

As in the introduction video, conflicts and wars are inevitable and throughout human history, it is through them we progress. You declared your war, paid your price but benefited others, you acted like a true idealist and fighter for inequality despite your own wealthy origin, you made your voice heard and may have fostered good changes. Thank you for fixing those UI bugs, bro, wait for you to contribute more to the community as soon as possible.

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT get this game if you have responsibilities and/or have other hobbies you want to engage in. Civilization games are drugs that can VERY easily get ahold of you and wouldn't let go.
Not a joke review btw, I am being dead fucking serious.
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Good game though.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is masterclass in turn-based strategy, offering an unparalleled blend of deep strategic gameplay, vibrant art style, and historical immersion. With its innovative district system, diverse victory conditions, and engaging leader personalities, Civ VI provides endless replayability and a fresh challenge with every playthrough.

I love playing with my friends, and try to beat them in every run. From min-maxing to achieve the best results, or just having dumb, blatant fun in world conquest. I recommend this game for any history buff or turn based game fanatcis.

I decided to actually learn how to play this game before Civ 7 came out. As with any of this type of game it took a good few hours of watching videos and trial and error, but once I got the hang of it, I had a lot of fun. Any game I play for more than 20 or 30 hours is a win in my book so 200+ is more than worth the price.

Eight years in the making and there are still a huge amount of bugs, inconsistencies, and fundamental features that the devs have never bothered to implement which would make the game so much cleaner. That being said, it is definetly worth a try if your getting it 95% off

Good thing Luigi was around to resolve 25% of the UI bugs, the user experience of civilization 6 could have ended up being measurably worse without him

Assassination is useless X
Forms of revolution in which assassination is the primary means are useless O

As a separate and limited individual, he did not intend to take on and solve the whole problem once and for all. He had read history and knew the similarities of tragedy and the repetitiveness of history. He knew that his power was limited, that it was a drop in the bucket, and even that it was not worth the effort. But he chose to act, and the purpose of his action was not to expect to overturn the status quo, which he found unbearable, with his own efforts. Rather, it is to place a voice at the table of those who are protected and isolated by the system at a volume that is hard to ignore.
Just as victims are not voiceless figures that exist only in profit statements, perpetrators are not fearless and only mechanically execute the full range of oppressive possibilities. They are human beings too, and they deserve to be in fear, it's just that hiding behind this system that serves them has allowed them to gradually forget this simple fact, to forget that they too can simply be victimized and fishwrapped. Like the famous saying, all men are born free, but Colt makes them equal. The assassination smoothed out this vacuum, allowing those on both sides of the agreement to see each other clearly for the first time. Allowing the victim's fear to spill over to the victimizer for the first time in the most visceral way possible.
For that matter assassination can't be useless, you can question its efficiency, resent the chaos it creates, deny its ability to unite and change the whole picture, but you can't refuse to recognize that it's the only possibility for the greatest release of individual emotions, it's the loudest defiance that can be voiced as a human being.
You could argue that this was a no-win fiasco, that his tragedy was written long before he realized that even the best efforts of hugging wouldn't help to alleviate his mother's illness.
But even pulling the trigger didn't do anything to press pause on his pain, and he still chose to go to the darkness and open fire on that no more than once.

Great bug free UI, whoever fixed the UI bugs is a great guy!