Should I get Civilization V or not?

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#1 CBN16
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Hello. Civilization V is on sale on Steam right now, and I am not sure if I should get it or not. Also, if you think I should get it, is the DLC (especially Gods and Kings) worth it?

Thanks.

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#2 SKaREO
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Civ5 is a very niche game for strategy nutters. Unless you're prepared to devote months at a time to playing a single game, it's probably not worth it. I've had Civ5 installed on my machine since it came out and I think I turned it on three times total. It's just not my kind of game, I prefer fast-paced online multiplayer games like StarCraft II.
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#3 CBN16
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Really good advice. Age of Mythology was one of the first games I played on PC, and have played games similar since. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten the chance to try Starcraft II yet, but it seems a lot more like Age of Mythology/Empires (RTS) than Civilization (turn based).

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#4 gamerguy845
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It is def a slower game, but by no means is it "months for one match" type. I usually finish a solid Civ match in 3-5 days.
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Pick it up along with the Gods and Kings expansion pack and you will enjoy a ton of hours of good gaming.

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#6 Starshine_M2A2
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Sounds like WoW in city building form in terms of addictiveness. The development side of games like that can be great fun and the Civ series seems to be one of the best.

So, yes I think it's worth it.

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Civ 5 is a outstanding game and a Must play...and it's not dated. It is a thinkers game like a grand scale Chess.

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#8 CBN16
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Alright. I looked at your answers, reviews, and talked to some friends. I haven't heard one really negative thing, so I got it. Thanks guys :)

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#9 fenriz275
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If you like slower paced turn based strategy games then get it. Even a quick match is going to last most of a day but it's worth it imo. You have to think in the long term rather than simply building as many units as possible as fast as possble and rushing your enemy.

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#10 bigbeebis
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Hello. Civilization V is on sale on Steam right now, and I am not sure if I should get it or not. Also, if you think I should get it, is the DLC (especially Gods and Kings) worth it?

Thanks.

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I bought the GOTY right away it came to be available for cheap. So far it's been the best purchase I've had on this years' Summer Camp.
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[QUOTE="CBN16"]

Hello. Civilization V is on sale on Steam right now, and I am not sure if I should get it or not. Also, if you think I should get it, is the DLC (especially Gods and Kings) worth it?

Thanks.

bigbeebis

I bought the GOTY right away it came to be available for cheap. So far it's been the best purchase I've had on this years' Summer Camp.

Summer Camp? Are you camping outside Valve HQ? Are you at a summer camp and sneaking some video games in? Are you at a summer camp for PC gamers?