Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Console Edition Reviews

Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Console Edition is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Jun 4, 2020
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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2018

With the exception of the missing online play, Civ VI is - for better or worse - a faithful and complete port of the PC experience. It's disappointing to be stuck primarily playing with AI but there's a lot to love about Civ VI's single player experience, and playing on Switch turns out to be a solid way to experience the rise and fall of entire civilizations.

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8 / 10
Dec 2, 2018

Civilization VI has been one of the most demanding experiences I’ve ever played and while the barrier to entry will be intimidating to newcomers, it’s a game that rewards those willing to put in the time. You wouldn’t think a PC series would work so well on the Nintendo Switch but Firaxis has accomplished quite the feat and delivered one of the strongest third-party offerings the console has seen.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 23, 2019

Sid Meier's Civilization VI on the Nintendo Switch is a huge success.

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4 / 5.0
Dec 1, 2018

The Switch version of Civilization VI is an impressively similar experience to the PC version, for better and for worse.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2019

Civilization VI is a rock solid port that keeps the game's strengths – and flaws – intact for consoles.

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4 / 5.0
Dec 11, 2019

A great port of a great game. Civilization VI offers so much to do, and with two expansion packs bundled in, now is the perfect time to experience it on a console.

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8 / 10
Nov 30, 2018

A very good port. If you don't have a PC and want to discover Civilization VI, head straight to this Switch version. The game is nearly identical, except it doesn't include the Rise and Fall extension nor the multiplayer mode. For the rest, it is the same game, the same pleasure that you can carry wherever you want. You will just have to be patient at the end of a game, because each turn will last quite a long time.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2018

The turn-based strategy game Civilization VI finally made it to Switch, coming with a mostly accessible control scheme for those new to the series.

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Vadimeys
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 28, 2018

In general, the port of the best PC game of 2016 turned out to be good, but technically weak compared to the original version. However, the gameplay is not simplified, and this is very important. Civilization VI is an ideal strategy game for playing on the go, wherever you are. We hope that developers will release a patch with visual upgrade and multiplayer mode.

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Nov 21, 2019

Civilization VI on consoles is basically the same game that you can play on PC.  While the controls will take a little bit of getting used to, this is one of the best strategy games you can get at the moment and it's finally available on consoles with very few, if any, sacrifices.

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8.2 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2018

If you allready played a Civilization game it is more of the same, but nevertheless the empire building sim keeps its addictive charms.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2018

If I had to bring just one Switch game to a deserted island, it would without a doubt be this one. And I know that I will continue to love this entry, this game, and this franchise for many ages to come.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2018
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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2018

We've been waiting too long for civilization to return to consoles... But it works. Each turn sucks in, and a multitude of options allows you to enjoy alliances, research and, of course, wars. Play!

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 27, 2018

Still, it’s clear to see that Civ 6 is going to be one of my most-played Switch games, because that’s just the kind of game it is. You can’t say no to one more turn, and I can already foresee many times where my feet fall asleep in the bathroom. TMI?

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85%
Nov 21, 2019

Civilization is finally back on consoles and boy is it still bloody fun to play. With plenty of new systems to get your head around, some fairly intuitive controls and the ability to wage war on your neighbours because they look at you funny, who can possibly say no to that?

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Ben Salter
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2018

Civilization VI on Switch is my favourite way to play.

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GamePro
Top Critic
85 / 100
Nov 26, 2019

Epic journey through time with very well-meshed elements - a great round strategy game despite weak AI!

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8.6 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2018

While Civilization VI on Nintendo Switch lacks online multiplayer, it's amazing to see how well it runs on the handheld console even with its limited technical abilities. With brilliantly adapted UI elements and controls for the Nintendo Switch, Civilization VI almost feel as native to the hybrid console as it is to the PC.

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