Sid Meier's Civilization V
$6.30 on Fanatical. Decide if it is worth your time, not just your wallet.
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This is a strong buy
The sale is deep enough that you probably do not need to wait longer, unless it is simply not a tonight game for you.
GameFinder take
This is a strong buy
The sale is deep enough that you probably do not need to wait longer, unless it is simply not a tonight game for you.
About This Game
The pitch
Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game in which players lead a civilization from the ancient era through the future. Players found cities, research technologies, build improvements, train military units, and engage in diplomacy with AI or human opponents.
Best for
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) fans • players into Fantasy and Science fiction
Right now
$6.30 on Fanatical, with 79% off live right now.
Standout signal
Expect a mix of Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical.
Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game in which players lead a civilization from the ancient era through the future. Players found cities, research technologies, build improvements, train military units, and engage in diplomacy with AI or human opponents.
Victory can be achieved through domination, science, culture, diplomacy, or by having the highest score when time runs out. The game features a hex-based tile system, city-states as minor factions, and ranged combat that prevents unit stacking on a single tile.
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