Civilization 5 is the fifth iteration of Sid Meier’s Civilization series. It introduces a number of elements to the series for the first time, such as having hexagonal tiles instead of squares, and implementing a one unit per tile rule. It was released on the 21st of September 2010 in North America, and three days later in the rest of the world. The Governor of the US state of Maryland declared the 21st of September “Sid Meier’s Civilization 5 Day”.The first addon (after several. Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game, where each player represents the leader of a certain nation or ethnic group ('civilization') and must guide its growth over the course of thousands of years. The game starts with the foundation of a small settlement and ends after achieving one of the victory conditions—or surviving until the. Rewrite history in this turn-based strategy game. Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game that allows you to take a civilization from its birth, through history and into the future - if you survive that long! This is a highly-anticipated game, and Civilization V shakes things up with a world divided into hexagons instead of squares, while combat units can no longer be piled up on a single square. Civ 5 is a complicated game with hundreds of different variables, but that doesn't mean you need to pick your nation blindly when setting up a game. Some civs are better than others, and understanding the ins and outs of each can swing any game in your favor. In this tiered list, we break down the unique leader abilities (ULA), unique units (UU), unique buildings (UB), and unique improvements (UI) from each one to help you determine the best world leader for your style and strategy.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization® V is the fifth offering in the Civilization strategy game series featuring the famous ‘just one more turn’ addictive gameplay.

With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier’s Civilization® is recognized as one of the greatest strategy franchises of all-time. Now, Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive strategy game to unprecedented heights by adding new ways to play and win; new tools to manage and expand your civilization; extensive modding capabilities; and intensely competitive multiplayer options. Civilization® V will come to life in a beautifully detailed, living world that will elevate the gameplay experience to a whole new level making it a must-have for gamers around the globe!

In Civilization® V, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age, waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering new technologies, going head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

FEATURES

•INVITING PRESENTATION: Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Civ veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series.

•BELIEVABLE WORLD: Ultra realistic graphics showcase lush landscapes for you to explore, battle over and claim as your own. Art deco influences abound in the menus and icons in the most well-designed Civ ever developed.

•COMMUNITY & MULTIPLAYER: Compete with Civ players all over the world or locally in LAN matches, mod* the game in unprecedented ways, and install mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving the game. Civilization V brings community to the forefront.

•WIDE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Civilization V operates on many different systems, from high end DX11 desktops to many laptops. Enjoy unlimited installations on multiple PCs with your Steam account and take your Civ V experience with you everywhere you go.

•ALL NEW FEATURES: A new hex-based gameplay grid opens up exciting new combat and build strategies. City States become a new resource in your diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system allows you to negotiate with fully interactive leaders. Custom music scores and orchestral recordings give Civ V the level of polish and quality you expect from the series.

•SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE: 2K Games is donating a total of $250,000 to four education based charities, and users’ choices will determine how the money is dispersed: simply select your choice from the pre-selected charities during the install process.

*Modding SDK available post launch as a free download.
Charity selection available until Dec. 31, 2010. Not valid in all territories.

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