Gamespot:
Rising Tide brings other content to Beyond Earth as well, from new factions to new planet types. But these additions pale in comparison to the systemic changes Firaxis has made. There are bothersome issues with the new diplomacy approach, and some of these mechanics are too obfuscated to call excellent. But Rising Tide encourages new ways of thinking, and lends character to a very impersonal subject. That old Civilization mantra still echoes, just like it used to: One more turn.
Joseph at Skewed and Reviewed has posted a negative review of the latest expansion of Beyond Earth. He did not like the way that he found the strategy and diplomacy side of things throttled and as such could not fully enjoy the game.
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