It may not move games in Modern Warfare numbers, but Civilization is the definition of a venerable gaming franchise. Spanning nearly two decades, the series has seen five full games, a half-dozen expansion packs, and a handful of spin-offs. But this isn’t Call of Duty—there’s not going to be another core Civ game every year, or even every couple of years, so every version has to satisfy the fan base for at least three or four years.
So, is Civilization V good?
Yes.
That’s not terribly surprising, so let’s get at the stuff you want to know: How does Civilization V change up the time-tested Civ formula? Basically, by keeping the best elements intact, while streamlining, polishing, and upgrading the rest.
