Civilization V

[Franklin Richards]

Sid Meier's Civilization V is the fifth offering in the multi-award winning Civilization turn-based PC strategy game series. As with earlier installments in the series, Civilization V features the famous "just one more turn" addictive gameplay that has made it one of the greatest game series of all time. In addition to this it also features improved diplomacy, unprecedented modding tools and functionality, new ranged combat over a hex oriented board rather than squares, an in-game community hub facilitating improved online play and more.

A Legendary Franchise Reborn

With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest strategy franchises of all-time. Now, Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive strategy game to unprecedented heights by adding new ways to play and win; new tools to manage and expand your civilization; extensive modding capabilities; and intensely competitive multiplayer options. Civilization V comes to life in a beautifully detailed, living world that will elevate the gameplay experience to a whole new level making it a must-have for gamers around the globe. In Civilization V, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age, waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering new technologies, going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Playable Civilizations

Civilization V features 18 playable civilizations chosen from every corner of the globe and from pivotal points in history. Each of these features a charismatic and historic leader who speaks in his/her native tongue, while their forces possess special abilities and units. The culture of each civilization will evolve, with players unlocking and adopting social policies over time, which bring benefits and improvements appropriate to the stage of civilization achieved to that point. Playable civilizations include:

* America
* Arabia
* Aztec



* China
* Egypt
* England



* France
* Germany
* Greece



* India
* Iroquois
* Japan



* Ottoman
* Persia
* Rome



* Russia
* Siam
* Songhai

Key Game Features

* Believable World - More than just a strategy game -- the expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings to take up the reigns of power and forge a mighty empire. Civilization V offers a limitless variety of vast, realistic and diverse landscapes for players to explore, battle over and claim as their own.
* Inviting Presentation - An intuitive interface eases both new players and Civ veterans into the game. Guided by a set of trusted advisors who will explain game functionality and provide counsel for significant decisions, even first-time players will be confident in the choices they make.
* Huge Battles - Combat is more exciting and engaging than ever before. Wars between empires feel massive with armies spreading across the landscape. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield.
* Live History - Write your own epic story each time you play. Choose one of eighteen historical civilizations to lead from the stone-age to the space age on your quest to build the world's most powerful empire.
* Improved Diplomacy - Negotiate with some of history's most cunning rulers, each with a well-crafted plan for victory. Successful diplomacy will depend on players carefully managing relationships with other leaders, trading items and land, plying them with gold, and deciding if they are friend or foe. City States will present a new diplomatic battleground on which the major powers of the world will vie for supremacy.
* In-Game Community Hub - Compete with Civ players from all over the globe via the Internet, offering endless ways to rule the world. The game itself now serves as the hub of community activity, featuring the ability to share scenarios, compare scores, brag about achievements and visit one of the thriving Civ fansites without leaving the game. It's now easier than ever for players to become involved in the global Civ Community.
* Modability - With unprecedented modding tools, players will have unlimited options for modifying Civilization V any way they like.
* New Hex-Oriented Play Spaces - New play area orientation into hex spaces, rather than traditional squares, offers new challenges in game area exploration and expansion.

Due out Sept. 21'st.



I don't know which deal to get. Steam will be offering the Babylonian civ as a download extra. Amazon seems to be offering some "Cradle of Civilization" pack.


Any other deals out there?

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Chances are regardless of what you fer now, a year or two down the line, a large package of everything will be sold very cheap.

 

[Franklin Richards]

So I got the standard preload at Steam. I'm getting the Mesopotamia Map pack but I'm not getting Nebuchanezzar for 10 bucks more. I'll bet him as a DLC later for 5 bucks or so.

I heard that D2D had a better bundle but you had to unlock it at Steam anyway.

 

[Solidus]

Been addicted to this series forever, just got V, I'm sure I will be hooked for quite a while.

 

[Franklin Richards]

My Starcraft II has been gathering dust. So have my household chores.

 

[Solidus]

Agreed. I'm neglecting too much. I'd rather build farms, and roads, then eat lol. Yea nothing's changed. Sid has taken my time for almost 20 years.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

The in-game mod browser is pretty nice, if only more games used something like that.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

http://kotaku.com/5666991/civilization-v-gets-free-mongols-but-the-babylonians-will-cost-you

 

[finalrelief]

I cannot play this game... it's too addictive, way too addictive.

 

[Vile]

I've never played any of the Civ games but have heard great things; hows the learning curve on it? Its not all 'excel spreadsheet' fabulous, is it?

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

I've never played any of the Civ games but have heard great things; hows the learning curve on it? Its not all 'excel spreadsheet' fabulous, is it?

The menu's are fairly simple to navigate and understand. very minimalist compared to previous Civilization games. The game is easy to get into if you don't want to get into the layers.