Before I get into the core part of this review, I want to advise on 2 things:

1. This game is epic, will take some time to figure out, but is absolutely worth it (yes, even in 2020)
2. DON'T stress about the Scenario/s (or lack thereof)... the juicy fun is in Settings Up your own custom games! (achievement hunting too :P )

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Time to break it down like a clown! *throws banana cream pie*

Most of what you learn about the game is; find nice resources, build around and develop them, save up / trade up, do science and culture stuff, maybe religion things too, make friends or enemies, then duke it out - by tactful sneaky subterfuge, or all-out war to the finish!

A lot of the types of strategies and AI personalities seem fairly realistic (within reason) if you contemplate them a bit, and the combat strategies fairly well scaled depending on difficulty rating. Beware the "friends" who covet your riches or lands! :P

A game of intrigue, building, strategy, and conniving - hours of fun, in a million different scenarios!

Don't miss out on Civ 5, it might be "old" but it's gold. (Legacy game, definitely worth it - whether you have a discount for it or not)

Before I get into the core part of this review, I want to advise on 2 things: 1. This game is epic, will take some time to figure out, but is absolutely worth it (yes, even in 2020) 2. DON'T stress about the Scenario/s (or lack thereof)... the juicy fun is in Settings Up your own custom games! (achievement hunting too :P ) --- Time to break it down like a clown! *throws banana cream pie* Most of what you learn about the game is; find nice resources, build around and develop them, save up / trade up, do science and culture stuff, maybe religion things too, make friends or enemies, then duke it out - by tactful sneaky subterfuge, or all-out war to the finish! A lot of the types of strategies and AI personalities seem fairly realistic (within reason) if you contemplate them a bit, and the combat strategies fairly well scaled depending on difficulty rating. Beware the "friends" who covet your riches or lands! :P A game of intrigue, building, strategy, and conniving - hours of fun, in a million different scenarios! Don't miss out on Civ 5, it might be "old" but it's gold. (Legacy game, definitely worth it - whether you have a discount for it or not)