Sid Meier's Civilization VI Reviews

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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Ray
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 11, 2016

Overall, Civilization VI is a masterpiece, providing a depth of play and choices never seen, and doing it in such a graceful manner.

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Nov 11, 2016
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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2016

If you enjoyed Civilization V, then VI is right up your alley. If anything I've mentioned puts you off, then wait for some of the expansions to beef up the game.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2016

All in all, Civilization VI is a solid, fun and enjoyable 4x game. Its basic mechanics are simple enough that players of almost any age can learn to play, but the gameplay is complex enough that multiplayer games can be brutal challenges that force players to the limits of their tactical ability. It has its share of flaws but nothing does more than slightly detract from the game. Whether you're playing for a few minutes before work or glancing up to realize that it's 4 AM, Civilization VI is exactly the kind of game that gets its hooks deep into you and never lets go.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2016

Making a concise judgment to Civilization Vi is not easy. We could tell you that it's damn beautiful, but it would be an understatement. We could then tell you that it is damn wonderful, but it would not be the same correct. The only way to understand what it is and what it feels like venturing into the world created by Sid Meier is only one: to install and play it.

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JVL
Necry
Top Critic
18 / 20
Nov 9, 2016

With gargantuan content and an addictive formula like never before, it's hard not to succumb to this 4X showing almost insolent mastery. The novelties brought are legion and undeniably improve a gameplay already more than convincing.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2016

The strategy genre keeps making leaps and bounds, while maintaining its roots and core base. Civilization VI is no exception.

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75 / 100
Nov 6, 2016

Civilization VI offers a variety of changes that significantly alter the way this long-running strategy franchise plays, but some notable issues - chief among them is the poor AI - prevent it from reaching greatness.

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85 / 100
Nov 6, 2016

Civilization VI is the most strategic installment of the Civilization series to date. With upgrades to everything from city planning and management to an entirely revamped social policy system, the are lots of new and improved features to dive into. Diverse maps, unique leader abilities and plenty of interesting rival empires to befriend and fight, Civ VI has a lot to explore and great replay value.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2016

Civilization VI is most definitely the best base-game installment of the franchise yet. There are so many gameplay mechanics included here that it feels like it’s already had a large expansion. I can’t wait to see what Firaxis could possibly add to improve on an already spectacular and complete game. But as much as I hate to say it, with so much to learn this is one of the least accessible games in the series for newcomers. Still, with beautiful visuals,step-up in AI competence, and so much to do, for returning players this is the best Civilization game in history.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2016

Civ is a game that almost defies a straightforward 1-10 scoring system. It's a way of life. A serious undertaking which can't be quantified with a simple number. Suffice to say, this is a feature-rich and immersive iteration where attention to detail in design is apparent from the first turn and systems you didn't even realise could be significantly improved have been infused with a spark of genius. True, the AI is a woeful mess and it's lacking a few tooltips but there is none of the hollowness that Civ V had on release. Could this be a worthy successor to the majesty and awe of Civilization IV? Well, ask me again when I top the 300 hour mark. But at the moment, all signs point very clearly to yes.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2016

Is the latest entry in the series going in the history books as a great one?

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 4, 2016

The thing about Civilization VI is that there is so much content, that a traditional review struggles to do it justice. The number of units on show, the diversity in buildings, the research tree, the choice over governmental direction and the bonus this gives; it is honestly a title that is best experienced first hand and delved into in the deepest possible way. It is definitely the most fulfilling and enjoyable Civilization to date, and with Firaxis tendency to add expansions and updates to their products, it can only get better from this point onward. Some irritating issues do exist, such as religion and some slight AI deficiencies, but these are minor complaints in a title that is so easy to get addicted to that it is scary. The strategy crown remains with Sid Meier, and it is hard to see any challengers conquering his empire in the near future.

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75 / 100
Nov 3, 2016

Civilization VI carries forward almost all of the mechanics from V: spies, trading routes, religion, ideologies, the hexagonal map, and so on. As a result, the game is just as strong as its previous incarnation, while nevertheless finding ways to expand upon this experience.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2016

This is an astounding game. Civilization has always been associated as the benchmark for strategy gaming, and Civilization VI is now at the peak. This is as good as it gets.

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83%
Nov 2, 2016

Sid Meier's Civilization 6 is the best Civilization game ever built, and its cute art style and deep game mechanics makes it so much more rewarding.

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Unscored
Nov 2, 2016

There is little doubt that Civilization VI comes closer than any of its predecessors to that famous Sid Meier quote, one intended as a definition of games in general but is arguably better understood as a rumination on their ideal form: It is a series of truly interesting decisions.

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8 / 10
Nov 2, 2016

Firaxis has done a good job making its long-running franchise leaner than before, while introducing new things (such as Districts, Eureka and Inspiration) that make Civilization VI more straight-forward, in a bid to appeal to a broader audience.

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Digitally Downloaded
Nick H.
Top Critic
Nov 2, 2016

At its worst, Civilization VI is a game with a handful of bugs and a somewhat lacking AI that is wrapped up in a somewhat cartoon-like package. At its best however, Civilization VI is an engrossing 4X strategy game that has more depth and features than ever before.

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Nov 1, 2016

The Civilization-series has always been a game near to perfection within its own universe and over the past years, every new game made just some slight but useful changes to please the fans and give every round a new, exciting twist. So, it's not a big surprise, that almost nothing changed this year - but the features that have changed almost make it a completely new game. Despite the new, amazing visuals there's this new thing called "districts" and after being uncertain in the beginning, I now can't image how I could ever play a Civilization without this feature. Of course, the new (and old) leaders and nations still are amazing and everytime, I wanted to quit the game, I took "just another, last round". I don't need to tell you, this never worked, right?

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