Preview: Civilization V

[DeASplode]

Was on the fence with this game at first. But now it's pre-purchased thanks to this review reminding me of how addictive and awesome Civilization games are.

 

[procyonlotor]

No more doom stacks, yay.

Also, the narrator was really good.

 

[Namewithheld]

want

want

waaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnntttttttttt

 

[bigguy6292]

Goodbye next paycheck

 

[ShadowKirby]

The mighty Iroquois empire met the French... and were put in reserves

 

[Irridium]

I can't wait to play this game, I hope it's better than the console version of civ 4 though.

What? The PC version will be better than the console version of Civ 4 if that's what you're saying. There probably isn't going to be a console version of Civ 5.

There was no console version of Civ 4. There was Civilization Revolutions, a Civ game built specifically for consoles, but thats it.

OT: I want this game so badly. Like, seriously, very, very badly.

 

[Korten12]

I can't wait to play this game, I hope it's better than the console version of civ 4 though.

What? The PC version will be better than the console version of Civ 4 if that's what you're saying. There probably isn't going to be a console version of Civ 5.

There was no console version of Civ 4. There was Civilization Revolutions, a Civ game built specifically for consoles, but thats it.

OT: I want this game so badly. Like, seriously, very, very badly.

I remember my friends saying Civ Rev wasn't that bad.

 

[aldowyn]

Best. Preview. EVER!

Seriously, you should role-play more previews like this, because that was awesome!

 

[Irridium]

I can't wait to play this game, I hope it's better than the console version of civ 4 though.

What? The PC version will be better than the console version of Civ 4 if that's what you're saying. There probably isn't going to be a console version of Civ 5.

There was no console version of Civ 4. There was Civilization Revolutions, a Civ game built specifically for consoles, but thats it.

OT: I want this game so badly. Like, seriously, very, very badly.

I remember my friends saying Civ Rev wasn't that bad.

It wasn't. It was actually pretty good. Sure it wasn't as deep, but it was still fun.

 

[Rad Party God]

I may no longer have a 360 and I may be in a near broke state economically speaking, but damn I'm glad I pre purchased the game when I could. If I'm not busy searching for a new job, I'll be busy conquering the world with an iron fist... or a lukewarm heart...

 

[leviticusd]

Sigh...here goes another round of nights with me staying up waaay too late saying, "Okay, just one more turn...."

 

[Credge]

I remember my friends saying Civ Rev wasn't that bad.

It was better than Civ 4.

 

[Wandrecanada]

Civ 5 seems to take what was good from Civ 4 and Civ Rev to make the ultimate Civ game. I'm incredibly excited for this title.

Thanks for the preview Escapist!

 

[Skeleon]

Awesome review supplement.
I remember playing the older Civilization games for hours on end. Hmm... might be time to look into the series again.

 

[FloodOne]

I hope my ancient PC will play this game, it's high on my list of game purchases for this year.

 

[Kajt]

This sounds like one hell of a lot of fun, I shall be honest.
I hope I don't end up getting in character, though... it might be awkward.

Awkward? Yes. Fun? Of course. I am not Kajt, I am Napoleon! Now bow before my might or get crushed by my ICBMs!

 

[Doug]

You know, I was already pyshiced for this game, but now I'm super pyschied!

Civ 5 seems to take what was good from Civ 4 and Civ Rev to make the ultimate Civ game. I'm incredibly excited for this title.

Thanks for the preview Escapist!

Well, not just Civ 4 and Rev - they also seem to have taken the graphical style from those wargames. Will be interested to see how it looks on my screen, heh. Should be awesome.

 

[Deadman Walkin]

Winning a game by diplomacy doesn't sound like too much fun. There is nothing like crushing your foes on the battlefield and sacking cities!

 

[boyitsme95]

Man, I wasn't really excited for Civ 5 before, but now I am! Besides, what else would that money be used for? Food!?
Also, I loved the writing style you used on this preview; it was really interesting and a nice counterpoint to Russ Pitts' preview from a while ago. I hope for more previews like this one!

 

[faselei]

This is what's great about CIV all this is going on in your head whilst you play...

I LOVE CIV