Shacknews writes: "Since the series debuted in 1991, Civilization sits pretty high up there on the tally of total game hours for me. Playing a nearly final build of Civilization V reminded me of the game's powerfully addictive qualities. I get completely engrossed writing alternate histories leading a society from its humble beginnings at the dawn of recorded history to becoming the dominant globe-spanning power of the modern world. That basic formula remains, but as well as a pretty visual update, this latest entry introduces a number of changes that should appeal to both the long time fan and the potential first-time player".
Civilization V continues to be one of the most popular grand-strategy games you can play on Steam, for about three years.
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Philip Boyes:
When I was a kid, I played a lot of Civilization 2. I played a lot of strategy games in general, but having a deep love of both history and sci-fi, the epic sweep of Civ 2 from prehistory to the stars held a particular appeal. I loved taking my little people from their huts and ziggurats to the world of science and advanced space-flight.