Oh god, the AI is still like that? Thats a real pity, I starting playing this series ever since Alpha Centauri and the AI hasnt improved a bit. All the it has done since then is mill around randomly and cheat very blatantly to make up for it.

Dear Firaxis, I'm sorry but this torrid affair cannot continue. When we first kindled this relationship years ago, things were different. I was young, carefree, at least partially irresponsible and my work ethic varied depending on the day of the week.

Refined, improved, and now with giant death robots – the best just got better.

Civilization V is the latest entry to the epic PC franchise and it's as innovative as ever, writes Daniel Lipscombe.

There aren't many game franchises that have reached twenty years of age. There are even less that have kept up their quality. Mario hit 25 a few months ago, still going strong after rescuing the princess countless times, and the Prince of Persia is in good health – although maybe that's due to his...

Greatly improved combat; City states add are an excellent addition; Slick interface.

Frequent but isolated crash problem

The bottom line is that if you've ever been into a Civilization game, or you could see yourself getting into a deliberately paced, strategic game of epic proportions, Civilization V will grab hold of your attention and not let go.

An excellent refinement of the classic Civ formula; beautiful graphics

A few odd omissions from multiplayer; some AI issues

Pros (Good things / what I loved): - Amazing Graphics - Lots of different options to play Cons (Bad things / what I didn't like), and how would you improve on it (next steps): - Need a steam account - 2 hours to set up When you open the box it comes with a instruction guide.

Divide and conquer in this new installment of the Civilization franchise. Divide and conquer with a massive army, use cunning diplomacy and negotiations to woe foes to allies, or dazzle and confuse enemies with your technology; these are some of the ways you can dominate the world.

Amazing graphics; detailed game play and information; clear and clean menus; balanced and improved combat system

Late game turns take a while

Having played every civ versions, i can compare. Like all version this one has its good and bad or limitation.

Packed to the hilt, Sid Meier's Civilization V is just too complex and lacking in character to be an all too enjoyable experience