Would I like Civilization 5 if I didn't like Civilization 4?

Hi. I was wondering if I would like Civilization 5 if I didn't like Civilization 4. I didn't like 4 mainly because it was very hard to get into and it seemed like I was doing the same exact thing every turn. It was like the computer was playing for me.

Is 5 any different?

I found Civ 5 to be a lot more streamlined than Civ 4. The interface is a little clearer and some of the quirky mechanics are gone. Games are definitely faster than Civ 4. A Civ 4 game on Marathon could take a month to finish if you thought about each move, but for Civ 5 it's probably about a week if play every day. It's still turn-based strategy. Some people like a little bit more action in their games, and that's perfectly fine. I think there is a demo can try.

But I can say yes, a lot of turns are just hitting End Turn over and over. The later you get in the game, the more decisions there are to make (especially on higher difficulties), but for the first half there's a lot of just End Turn while waiting for research or workers to finish an improvement.

You very well could end up enjoying Civ5, the combat is WAY better.

For me Civ5 is my 3rd favorite in the series (Civ3 and Civ2 being my all time favs).

You very well could end up enjoying Civ5, the combat is WAY better.

For me Civ5 is my 3rd favorite in the series (Civ3 and Civ2 being my all time favs).

kozzy1234

Yeah, I got the same hierarchy. Though Civ1 has a nice, separate little place in my heart, for the sake of nostalgia.

civ 4 didnt pull me in, but 5 did. I love the streamlining, it makes it still very deep, yet easier to manage. A lot less junk and useless stuff in the way

Civ 5 was more simple and had better combat, but it's still very close to Civ 4, so probably not.

No. Not a chance.

I hated 4. I love 5.

4 involved too much micro-management. 5 is simpler in that regard, but is far more complex (see: bombardment!).

I don't wanna sound shallow but i really think the better graphics, music and combat make up for the lack of gameplay depth in Civ 5 over 4. Many people i know feel otherwise. I really love the music in civ 5.

I don't wanna sound shallow but i really think the better graphics, music and combat make up for the lack of gameplay depth in Civ 5 over 4. Many people i know feel otherwise. I really love the music in civ 5.

AssRhino

No. Not a chance.

airshocker

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No. Not a chance.

harry_james_pot

Yeah, it's really weird. Civ 5 was very divisive in the community. The people that had played Civ 4 for years hated it, but the people that were more new mostly loved it. I'm kind of in between having bought Civ 4 in 2009 and then Civ 5 in 2010. I debated whether I should buy Civ 5 since I had just gotten Civ 4 the previous year, but it turned out I like things about both games. Both games are always installed no matter what.

I don't wanna sound shallow but i really think the better graphics, music and combat make up for the lack of gameplay depth in Civ 5 over 4. Many people i know feel otherwise. I really love the music in civ 5.

AssRhino