Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Absolutely trash game. Shouldn't have bought even though I bought it on $3. On Linux, it creates a massive disgusting folder in your user directory, fucks up with Shared Libraries (must manually fix) and has been abandoned for CIV 7. 0/10

lovely game, tho the late game might be highly frustrating for many (i suffer), give it a try!

This game is difficult and challenging. It is also satisfying, especially if you win.

It is a great game - but you have to get a reasonable start. Otherwise, its very slow and boring

probably my favorite game. Can play many times over, casually or aggressively

The game i play the most ever. (Btw Elon Musk and Zuckerberg play Civ too ;))

Game played well until it stopped working due to some weird technical glitch. Tried all the recommended approaches (uninstall, delete all related files, reinstall, change 'multithread' options etc... still crashes.

Was fun until it wasn't. Wish I could get a refund.

Its solid. I found Civ 5 more enjoyable overall, but Six has a much better control scheme and interface. I found it hard to go back.

It gets very boring. If you have friends to play online with, it might be fine, but the game's AI is boring.

My personal favorite of the Civilization franchise. The DLC and continued support really make this addition to the series standout as the most comprehensive entry thus far.

Do I prefer older games' take on certain aspects? Sure, but systems like Governors, Climate, Trading the AI and various minors components in general puts this game at the top of the franchise.

much fun very good long games yay bananas and grapes

Absolutely brilliant game. It's one of the few you can absolutely lose yourself in and not realize it's 4 am and you have to be at work in 2 hours. Very few complaints--love the systems, love the battle mechanics (if thinking defense is a bit too strong). The one thing I'd like to have seen is a tougher AI. Kudos to Firaxis and 2K systems on yet another brilliant CIV game.

Good one. Very good one. Almost as good as Civ V.

Unfortunately, like every Civ game, the game becomes boring from middle game: the first hours are critical, the following ones are meaningless: the strong become stronger, the weak die little by little, and there is no more magic on discovering lands or technologies.

---{ Graphics }---
☑ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a deep and strategic game that offers a lot of options for building and expanding your empire. I enjoyed trying different civilizations and approaches, from diplomacy to military conquest. However, some parts of the game feel overly complex, and matches can take a long time to finish, which may not be for everyone. It’s a well-made game, but it can be a bit much if you’re looking for something quick or straightforward.

its pretty fun but not perfect

the game is very complicated and has a steep learning curve which is a good thing but the tutorial and the guide system isn't enough to teach new players what they need to know

the AI seems quite stupid a lot of the time and also apparently gets artificial strength on higher difficulties

the balance of each civ seems to be all over the place, where some will easily stomp games and others have bonuses that don't feel very impactful. some civs are much harder to play than others which is fine but there is not many resources available demonstrating how these civs were intented to be played so figuring that out can be quite puzzling.

Pros:
The game design itself is beautiful. Sid Meier did his best to create an engaging gameplay experience that's perfect for an average gamer.

Cons:
It’s not an AAA game, yet the prices for the main game and DLCs are high. Numerous small bugs and unpolished technical issues make it feel like an indie game. This might have been acceptable six years ago when the game first released, but now it just shows that the game's managers are more focused on profit than on fixing non-critical bugs.

great game design, the techs and civs are all different and makes for an interesting game each time

I never thought I'd enjoy something like this as I majority only play FPS games or MOBAs, but I tried it out one day and it's been my go to game whenever I can't find something to play but I want a long gaming session. I love that you can pause at any time and play with friends as well.

Civ in all its forms has always been a great, game, from beginners to vets you can get into turn based games.
CIV 6 is the best version and with a great community and addons you can get a ton of bang for your bucks.

a great game, but a lil ugly looking-cld be more organized
too expensive for every dlc expacs etc
however worth it in the end as every other strategy game other than civ family are crap

As someone who did not play any other game in the series prior to playing Civ VI, I must admit that I cannot compare it to the other Civ games for that reason (though I was bewildered to find out that it wasn't until this game that districts, a feature that naturally seems integral to the game for me, were introduced), however to me, this game is a masterpiece, not difficult for beginners, and fun whether you're playing online or single player (my only complaint when playing against AI being that the warmonger penalties become ridiculous and shatter hopes of trading for strategic resources or for open borders if you don't want to declare war). Having the DLC of course greatly enhances your experience of the game, as there are so many new civs, leaders, and scenarios to explore, and Rise and Fall and especially Gathering Storm introduce many new fun features to the game. There are so many fun parts of this game, and I think there's nothing more satisfying than sending nukes and surrounding and capturing cities with Giant Death Robots. That being said, however, the game does have its downsides, such as notoriously long turns and loading times as you progress in the game, and captured cities often rebelling every few turns in Gathering Storm (this is why I normally just raze them, except you can't do this of course if it's a capital city, adding a level of frustration and difficulty to the Domination Victory; and while there are of course ways to increase loyalty in captured cities they never seem effective or quick enough to do before the city rebels). Still, this game is awesome. I hope to get Civ VII after it comes out, however I think it will be definitely worth playing both because of some of the fundamental changes Civ VII is bringing.

This review is specifically for offline play - I've never tried multiplayer.

The game is absolutely addicting. The feedback loop is so quick and gratifying. I feel I have no choice but to uninstall to get away from this game. I don't think I can return to it.

I'm giving it a negative review because, while it's addictive, it's rarely very satisfying. Most turns feel like a chore - choosing inconsequential production for cities, telling a trader to repeat a route, telling a siege unit to attack again like you did on the previous 5 turns, etc. Every once in a while you get the slightest dopamine hit - completing a tech or civic you've been working towards, finally wiping out a pesky barbarian camp - and it's not a lot but it's just enough to keep you going. To me, it feels like scrolling social media. Almost all of it is boring, but you get a (very) mildly interesting moment just frequently enough to keep you searching for the next bump. It's not fun, it's not rewarding. It's just addicting.

I think the big problem is the AI. They just kind of screw around. They are almost entirely incapable of putting genuine pressure on you.

I know people put thousands of hours in these games so I will caveat that I may not appreciate the full depth of Civ VI. I still feel that, after 100 hours, I am familiar enough with the mechanics and gameplay to say it's just not very fun. It may be that it takes much more time to really start to enjoy it; even so, I believe 100 hours is enough for a decently fair shake.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI — это настоящее сокровище для всех любителей стратегических игр и исторических симуляторов. Эта игра превзошла все мои ожидания и стала одной из самых увлекательных и глубоких стратегий, в которые я когда-либо играл.
Графика и интерфейс:
Графика в Civilization VI просто потрясающая. Детализированные юниты, красивые пейзажи и анимация делают игровой процесс невероятно приятным. Интерфейс интуитивно понятен и удобен, что позволяет легко управлять всеми аспектами игры.
Геймплей:
Геймплей в Civilization VI невероятно разнообразен и увлекателен. Вы начинаете с небольшой цивилизации и постепенно развиваете её, исследуя новые технологии, строя города и взаимодействуя с другими цивилизациями. Игра предлагает множество путей к победе: через культуру, науку, дипломатию или военное превосходство.
Историческая достоверность:
Игра включает множество исторических персонажей и событий, что добавляет глубину и интерес к сюжету. Возможность исследовать и узнавать больше о событиях и людях разных эпох делает игровой процесс еще более увлекательным.
Новые возможности:
Civilization VI предлагает множество новых возможностей по сравнению с предыдущими частями серии. Например, система районов позволяет более гибко управлять городами, а система губернаторов добавляет новые стратегические возможности.
Мультиплеер:
Мультиплеер в Civilization VI просто великолепен. Возможность играть с друзьями или против других игроков онлайн делает игровой процесс еще более захватывающим и интересным.
Заключение:
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI — это шедевр в мире стратегических игр. Игра предлагает глубокий и увлекательный геймплей, потрясающую графику и множество новых возможностей. Если вы любите исторические стратегии и хотите провести множество часов за увлекательной игрой, Civilization VI — ваш выбор.
Плюсы игры:
Потрясающая графика и интерфейс: Игра выглядит великолепно и удобна в управлении.
Разнообразный и глубокий геймплей: Множество путей к победе и множество возможностей для развития.
Историческая достоверность: Игра включает множество исторических персонажей и событий.
Новые возможности: Система районов и губернаторов добавляет новые стратегические элементы.
Отличный мультиплеер: Возможность играть с друзьями или против других игроков онлайн.

В целом, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI — это отличная игра, которая подарит вам множество часов увлекательного геймплея и незабываемых впечатлений. Если вы любите исторические стратегии и хотите погрузиться в мир великих цивилизаций, эта игра точно для вас.

When you have a debilitating headache that lasts for days, this game is pretty easy to distract you and while away that time. It can be irritating, though, so depending on your mood it can be good or bad. It also could use better compression or whatever makes a game perform better. Get on it, devs. Civ 7 had better not lag like a reluctant steer calf.

Civilization is still a classic strategy / world building game, great for spending lots of time on building your own empire!

The game is good; unlike many others, in this game, you actually build your empire instead of just fighting mindlessly. It features almost everything: development, diplomacy, wars, culture, religion, and much more. You can also learn many interesting facts about history, including past empires and their characteristics, natural wonders, famous scientists, warriors, writers, and so on.
I recommend it!
The only downside is the poor AI. If you want to build something on your own in offline mode, be prepared for the fact that the difficulty only affects the game's balance based on the principle of 'you have a stick, your opponent has a sword; you have 1 unit, your opponents have 3,' while the AI is reminiscent of games from the mid-2000s.

It's one of those odd games that are still fun to play, despite having so many weird, annoying, quirky, or dull mechanics.

I guess, the game is old enough that anyone considering buying it now, pretty much knows what to expect. Therefore, I suggest buying/upgrading it once it's on sale, because there is no real reason to buy it at full price.

I love civ 6 its a great game The only other civ game ive played was revolutions on the xbox 360 I am a die hard civ fan from just those two games

love the strategy in this game really well thought out.
anyone who loves turn based strategy games will love this game

Civilization VI takes the classic “just one more turn” addiction to new heights with depth, strategy, and replayability that’s hard to match. Whether you’re a seasoned Civ veteran or a fresh-faced conqueror, there’s something for everyone here, and after a long run of “just one more game,” it’s safe to say this is one of the series' finest.

Pros:
Endless replayability: Each game unfolds differently based on map type, chosen civ, and strategies.
Diverse strategies: New district system, victory types, and civ abilities open up creative paths to victory.
Polished audio & visuals: A beautiful, accessible art style combined with an epic, era-evolving soundtrack.
Expansions are fantastic: Both Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm add huge depth, with new mechanics and challenges.
Cons:
Inconsistent AI: Sometimes opponents make baffling choices, breaking immersion and realism.
Time-consuming learning curve: Civ VI is rich in depth, but the mechanics can feel overwhelming for newcomers.

Honestly I have played 13 hours of this version of Civ and have yet to feel like I am having fun. So with all the DLC, aka the full game out, and about 3 nights focused on trying to learnt his game. No, this isn't the Civ for me.

Don't believe the comments. The base game is still fantastic, regardless I would still say to only buy this game if it is on sale. Civ 5 is similar enough to satisfy the urge to play this game and should be bought instead.

Oh boy where do I start with this

Perhaps in de beninging where I install the game after buying it 90% off, I then get a notification that the EXE file was damaged

I verify integrity of the files, repeat this about 2-3 times before finally getting into the game

And zoo wee mama was I greeted to something glorious, a mac boiling display of a game that won't even let me complete the tutorial without crashing every 5-10 minutes, causing the EXE file to corrupt yet again up to 3 more times

I really wanted to love this Game. and for the first few games, on normal difficulty , i did. The museums are very fun to manage and the stacking support units add some interesting strategy options, But then...I tried to up the difficulty to make it really fun and the AI fell off the map. There is no army guarding the other Civs! This is a Huge blunder, it makes it so easy to win it's just not fun. such a shame that they went from a great game like Civ V to this Giant step back. I do love Civ 5 and reinstalled it and am loving it. Culture perks are more exciting than Civ 6, as well. I was very disappointed with the culture perks in Civ 6 , because it was one of my favorite things about 5. I tried to use mods to fix the AI military but even they were not enough to overcome this programming debacle. So if you like easy play Civilization building with no threat of War then you will like this game, but as for me, it's Gotta be a thumbs down.

Hundreds of hours spent in Sid Meier's Civilisation® V & IV did nothing to stop me from having an equally great time in the new-to-me Civ VI. If you have a group of friends, you will have an interesting fan expirience. And if you don't have friends - the bots here will easily replace the players, and yes there are online servers and you can play with random people, which is also important for a game of grand strategy genre.

Very fun game! Love making cities and pretty. I love that there's so many different play styles and win conditions :D
Also, love playing multiplayer with friends but I wish the multiplayer connections were more stable since I have friends desyncing often.

EDIT (158 Hours): I've played a bunch of multiplayer games with friends, only finished 1 Multiplayer game.
I've finally finished the game on Deity difficulty in Single Player and that was super satisfying! yay :D

Dear King Gilgamesh, I am writing this letter to express my utmost admiration and respect for your unparalleled talent and leadership both on and off the world stage. Your dedication to Sumeria, your people, and commitment to excellence serve as an inspiration to millions of aspiring future leaders around the world. Your ability to elevate your country, build Numunburra, and consistently perform at the highest level is truly remarkable. Your king IQ, versatility, and all-around skills make you one of the greatest leaders to ever grace the Mesopotamia. But it is not just your kingly prowess that sets you apart, King Gilgamesh. Your philanthropic efforts, activism, and commitment to Uruk make you a true role model and a beacon of hope for those in need. Your generosity and compassion towards others have made a positive impact on countless lives, and your dedication to giving back to your community is truly commendable. In conclusion, I want to thank you for all that you have done for the game of Civilization VI, for your community, and for being a shining example of what it means to be a true leader. Long live King Gilgamesh, may your reign continue to inspire and uplift all those who have the privilege of witnessing your greatness.

Civilization é muito legal para jovens estudantes de humanas. Tem história, ciencias, conhecimentos gerais . é muito legal!

I lost a long time to understand where some features were placed, but more and more I follow the wave the game show to be more interesting, and I got some surprise on it, is a good game to spend time without worries in mind

Civ VI brings a few cool features to the game, but it lost the Civ's essence. Every time I try to play Civ VI I end up uninstalling and playing Civ V instead.
It feels more like RTS than Civ, map generation and placement is terrible. I recommend Civ V.

kind of mad that alexander the great is a dlc character and so are alot of other characters. my fault for assuming the leaders from civ 5 would translate to civ 6. i am a. one trick character for these games ever since civ 2

A Time-Consuming Classic

Many games have come and gone in my life, but this one stands out as a fantastic way to pass the time—if you enjoy losing track of reality! If you're looking for a "quick" game of Civ, brace yourself: you might end up questioning your life choices at 3 AM.

I started playing at 7 PM, thinking it would be a casual evening. Little did I know I’d emerge from my gaming cave to find that time had clearly decided to take a vacation! Just make sure you have tomorrow's schedule cleared, or your boss might start wondering why you look like a zombie.

Overall, it’s a captivating experience that will keep you hooked for hours, so prepare yourself— swampy ass Civ player may be your new identity.

It's a good starter strategy game. It's usually fun until end game. The end game is complete ass unfortunately and sets the game back so much to what it could be. Mods required after a certain point.

Been a long time since I played anything Civilization. I'd forgotten how difficult it was. But, fun.

Also... It works great in Linux! This makes me happy

I love the ability to build your civilization from the beginning of time to end game with so many paths to accomplish your goals. The AI players are very challenging as the difficulty levels increase.

Addictive, if cigarettes, it would be banned. If you avoid addictive drugs, then avoid civ.

Game seems incapable of generating a decent map in the current patch. Being completely surrounded by 5 civs while already having set it to Large (10 player map size) with only 8 Civs in total is insane. All met before 20 turns leaving almost no room to expand and with the AIs starting bonuses they obviously declare on me because of their lead.

A fantastic addition to the civ franchise and a great strategy game with lots of replayability. Even more fun if you've got friends to multi with in my opinion, especially on co-op vs AI. The cities look stunning and the gameplay is innovative and functional. Some broken elements balance-wise but overall a brilliant game. Recommended for fans of 4X grand strategy, or even just for those with a big interest in history. I, for one, am both!

Game has just decided not to launch, computer is fine, compatible, sick of "high end" games doing this and then offering no support, sick of going through all my files thinking its me to figure out its not n then getting not help, like whatever these people did, having a game not work all of a sudden is annoying and i'm over it, i'll try re-installing but sick of this.