Civilization VI has been out for a while now, and in-depth reviews of the deeply complex and strategic title have begun to pop up on online.
The praise has been surprisingly high despite a number of small launch-day wrinkles that still need to be ironed out.
For a more in-depth look at the biggest new features of Civilization VI, you can read our review here.
Here’s what the critics have to say about the latest game in the Civilization series:
CGMagazine – 9.5/10
Firaxis continues its hot streak with Civilization VI, a visually resplendent strategy game that makes every turn feel important and every approach viable.
GameSpot – 9/10
The series that cemented the 4X strategy formula continues to stand the test of time with a stellar entry that adds richness and depth in expected places.
PC Gamer – 93/100
Sight, sound, and systems harmonize to make Civilization 6 the liveliest, most engrossing, most rewarding, most challenging 4X in any corner of the earth.
PCGamesN – 9/10
It’ll take a few balance patches and expansions before it achieves absolute perfection, but the list of wholesale changes Civ VI brings to the storied formula makes for an instantly sumptuous strategy treat.
Game Informer – 9.5/10
Civilization remains as addictive as ever. As soon as you start building your empire, say goodbye to your weekend.
Destructoid – 8.5/10
The old Civ mantra of “one more turn” is stronger than ever. The additions make for a much deeper strategy game and the inclusion of most of the features from previous entries makes for a remarkably well-rounded launch.
It will be interesting to see where Civ VI goes, but I have a feeling there won’t be nearly as dramatic a change as Civ V saw.
PCWorld – 4/5
Civilization VI has room to improve (particularly the AI), but this is the most complete a baseline Civ game has felt in ages and a few smart tweaks on the formula distinguish it from its predecessor.
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