Sid Meier's Civilization V

21.09.2010
Critic 86/100
Users 85/100
Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game where the player leads a civilization from the stone-age all the way to future tech, there is more than one way to win, achieving one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest. You will face other civilizations, either online as other people or played by the computer, civilization 5 features a advanced diplomacy system when dealing with computer controlled civs or computer controlled city-states.

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15.10.2013

Civilization V: Scrambled Continents is a map pack DLC for Sid Meier's Civilization V. It introduces maps for different geographic regions around the world with exact outlines. For variety however, the interiors are randomized for each game. The included regions are Africa, Antarctica, Eastern Asia, North and South America, the Middle East, and Western Europe. It also contains new scripted maps for Small Continents and Oceania, plus one map including all of Earth's continents.

01.12.2010

The Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Americas includes a single-player map based on key regions of the Americas, reflecting important geographical features such as river valleys and mountain ranges. The map is designed to represent the environment of early civilizations in the Americas. Players may select random leaders or those appropriate to the region’s history. The map is also available in the World Builder tool for custom scenario creation.

05.11.2013

The Scrambled Nations Map Pack for Sid Meier’s Civilization V includes ten map scripts based on real-world geographic outlines of specific nations and regions. While each map retains the authentic external shape of its corresponding region, the interior terrain is randomly generated with each playthrough, providing a new experience every time. Included Maps: Canada, Australia, Japan, Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Turkey, Italy, Russia and China.

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04.02.2014

This scenario is an enhanced version of the Conquest of the New World Scenario previously released as part of the Spain & Inca Civilization and Scenario pack. The number of civilizations has been increased to 10 and the number of turns has been increased to 150. The deluxe scenario also adds Religion, Trade Routes, Mercantile and Religious City States, new scenario-specific Buildings, Wonders and Resources. Both the Policy Trees and Technology Tree have been expanded and there is a new Victory Point system in place.

01.12.2010

The Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mesopotamia includes a single-player map based on the Fertile Crescent region. It covers the Nile River valley to the west and extends east along the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys to the Persian Gulf. The map reflects the historical geography of this area. Players can use random leaders or select leaders relevant to the region’s history. The map is also accessible in the World Builder tool for creating custom scenarios.

01.12.2010

The Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Asia includes a single-player map based on the historical regions of Asia, featuring key river valleys such as the Yellow River and Yangtze River. The map is designed to reflect the geographic and cultural landscape of early Asian civilizations. Players can select random leaders or those appropriate to the region's history. The map can also be used in the World Builder tool for custom scenarios.

16.12.2010

Scenario Description: The year is 1492. To the courts of England, France, and Spain come intrepid explorers, anxious to voyage across the Atlantic in search of a western route to China and the Indies. Will they found a new trade route and uncover untold riches from the Asian shores?

03.05.2011

The Denmark Civilization and Scenario Pack brings you both the Denmark Civilization and the new Scenario, 1066: Year of Viking Destiny, to further enhance your Civilization V experience. Rule the world as Harald Bluetooth, with your powerful Berserker warriors and Ski Infantry!

11.08.2008

The Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack adds three new wonders to Sid Meier’s Civilization V: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Statue of Zeus, and the Temple of Artemis. Each of these early wonders brings powerful benefits to the civilization which can construct them!

03.03.2011

Take on the role of one of the four great Polynesian kingdoms and strive to become the dominant culture in Polynesia!

01.12.2010

The Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mediterranean includes a single-player map focused on the Mediterranean region. It features the geographic layout of the area, highlighting key coastal and inland features relevant to ancient civilizations. Players can choose random leaders or leaders tied to the historical context of the region. The map is also compatible with the World Builder tool for creating custom scenarios.

25.10.2010

Previously available exclusively as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition, the Babylonian Civilization Pack and their ruler, Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 630 – c. 561 B.C.), is now available as a separate download.

03.05.2011

The Explorer’s Map Pack for Civilization V includes ten single-player maps. Five are newly created, based on real-world locations—Amazon, Caribbean, Africa, Bering Strait, and Northwest Passage—designed to reflect the general layout and features of each region. The other five—Sandstorm, Ice Age, Haunted, Highlands, and Oasis—are scripted thematic maps with randomized elements to offer varied gameplay across multiple sessions.

11.08.2008

The Korea Civilization and Scenario Pack brings you both the Korea Civilization and the new Scenario: The Samurai Invasion of Korea, to further enhance your Civilization V experience. Rule the world as Sejong, King of the Choson Dynasty, with your invincible Turtle Ships and Hwach’a artillery!

Expansion packs

19.06.2012

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods and Kings is the first expansion pack for Civilization V - the critically acclaimed 2010 PC Game of the Year. This robust expansion covers the entire scope of time from founding your first Pantheon of the Gods and spreading religion across the world, to deploying your spies in enemy cities in order to steal information and technology. As you move through the ages, you’ll interact with new types of city-states, engage in new city-state quests and global competitions, and master exciting new systems for land and naval combat. Civilization V: Gods and Kings will also include nine new civilizations, nine new wonders, three original scenarios, and dozens of new units, buildings, and techs that will offer even more ways for players to expand their empire and dominate the world.

09.07.2013

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World is the second expansion pack for Civilization V - the critically acclaimed 2010 PC Game of the Year. This new expansion provides enhanced depth and replayability through the introduction of international trade and a focus on culture and diplomacy. Your influence around the world will be impacted by creating Great Works, choosing an ideology for your people and proposing global resolutions in the World Congress. As you move through the ages of history you will make critical decisions that will impact your relationship with other civilizations. Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Brave New World also introduces nine new civilizations, eight new wonders, two new scenarios, four new gameplay systems and dozens of new units, buildings and improvements offering an expanded variety of ways to build the most powerful empire in the world.

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Civilization (last 3 games)

11.02.2025

Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that stands the test of time?

25.03.2021

This new content pack introduces João III as the leader of Portugal, the new Zombies Defense game mode, a new Map Type and two new World Wonders.

28.01.2021

The Vietnam & Kublai Khan Pack introduces Bà Triệu as the leader of Vietnam, Kublai Khan as an alternate leader of either China or Mongolia, a new Monopolies and Corporations game mode, as well as a new district with new buildings.

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Sid Meier (last 3 games)

11.02.2025

Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that stands the test of time?

20.10.2016

Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known.

24.10.2014

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

Could be interesting

20.05.2003

Combining the deep tactical elements of turn-based strategy games with the rapid gameplay of real-time strategy, Rise of Nations puts you in command of one of 18 civilizations over the course of thousands of years of history.

25.10.2005

Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options

13.08.2013

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

18.09.2014

Another sunrise, another day of toil. Food must be grown, industries built, science and magic advanced, and wealth collected. Urgency drives these simple efforts, however, for your planet holds a history of unexplained apocalypse, and the winter you just survived was the worst on record. A fact that has also been true for the previous five. As you discover the lost secrets of your world and the mysteries of the legends and ruins that exist as much in reality as in rumor, you will come to see that you are not alone. Other peoples also struggle to survive, to grow, and perhaps even to conquer. You have a city, a loyal populace, and a few troops; your power and magic should be sufficient to keep them alive. But beyond that, nothing is certain… Where will you go, what will you find, and how will you react? Will your trail be one of roses, or of blood?

30.10.2001

Civilization III, like the other Civilization games, is based around building an empire, from the ground up, beginning at start of recorded history and continuing beyond the current modern day. The player's civilization is centered around a core of cities that provide the resources necessary to grow the player's cities, construct city improvements, wonders, and units, and advance the player's technological development. The player must balance a good infrastructure, resources, diplomatic and trading skills, technological advancement, city and empire management, culture, and military power to succeed.

16.02.2007

For a millennium, three opposing forces of humanity--the Cybran Nation, the Aeon Illuminate and the United Earth Federation--have fought a bitter and bloody war over conflicting and unwavering systems of belief. There is no room for compromise. No room for mercy. No room for anything but the complete eradication of anyone with opposing belief systems. Labeled the Infinite War, this horrific conflict has shattered a once peaceful galaxy and only served to deepen the hatred and schisms between the three factions. Now, after centuries of struggle, the battle for supremacy has at long last reached a turning point. You are a Supreme Commander, and only you have the power to bring the Infinite War to an end once and for all. Set in the 37th century, Supreme Commander signals the next evolution in the RTS genre by being the first strategy game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience

22.09.2004

Set during the rule of the late Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game that takes place across Europe, North Africa and the Near East. The player assumes control of one of three Roman families with eight other factions playable outside the main campaign. The main goal of the campaign is to become emperor of Rome by conquering fifty provinces with the support of the people before capturing Rome itself although a short campaign is also available wherein success depends on besting other factions in a race to seize control of 15 provinces.

10.03.2015

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!

20.05.2014

Wolfenstein: The New Order is an action-adventure shooter game played from a first-person perspective. It is the semi-sequel to 2009's Wolfenstein, however utilizes very little from the game and drops any direct references to veil or supernatural. To progress through the story, the player battle enemies throughout levels. The game utilizes a health system in which players' health is divided into separate sections that regenerate; if an entire section is lost, the player must use a health pack to replenish the missing health. In combat, a cover system can be used as assistance against enemies. The player have the ability to lean around, over, and under cover, which can be used as a tactical advantage during shootouts and stealth levels. The game gives the player a wide variety of weapon options—they can be found on the ground, retrieved from dead enemies, or removed from their stationary position and carried around.

10.11.2006

Take command of your armies and expand your reign. Conquer, destroy, rebuild and improve the cities of the greatest medieval nations of the Western and Middle Eastern world. Employ diplomacy to manipulate your allies and enemies and direct epic and visceral real time battles with up to 10,000 meticulously detailed troops shedding blood on lush 3D landscapes complete with dynamic weather effects in order to re-write history and rule the world. Spanning four and a half centuries of Western history’s most bloody and turbulent era, Medieval 2 encompasses the golden age of chivalry, the Crusades, the creation and propagation of gunpowder, the rise of the professional army and the discovery and conquest of the Americas. The indirect sequel to 2002’s Medieval: Total War, Medieval 2 is set between years 1080 and 1530 and focuses on medieval warfare, religion and politics in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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