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For those of you who have been missing me at work, and for those of you who have been missing me around the house (sorry, honey and kids)… I’ll let you in on a secret: I’ve been in my office playing Civilization V for so long I can’t remember when I started. I haven’t eaten in days, my eyes burn, and it hurts my clicker finger just to type this. I’ve been hooked back into probably THE MOST ADDICTIVE GAME KNOWN TO MAN: Civilization 5.

Civilization 5

I can’t help but put a disclaimer on this review because I’m biased. I love the Civ franchise. I’ve been playing since Civ 3 in college, and have been addicted ever since. Civ 4 and now 5, which blows ALL previous versions out of the water, have me hooked for the rest of time. I’m sorry to say that you may not see any other reviews for a while, I’ll be playing Civilization 5. For those of you who think I’m crazy… and you may be right, you should give the game a try. Its simple sophistication and just-one-more-turn based game-play is the doom of any gamer.

Check out this YouTube trailer that makes me laugh uncontrollably:

The graphics engine has been completely reworked, and there are now hex grids. Units have range of more than one space now, and you can no longer stack units… this completely revolutionizes the game!

The religions from Civ 4 have been removed, and they have also removed the science and happiness sliders — YIKES. This latest version of Civilization 5 has created a whole new atmosphere based more on war and military strategy than any other. I hate to admit it, but I’ve become a warmonger. It is too tempting, with the stunning graphics and new game-play… I love war.

There are now City-States that can give you bonuses to either military, culture, or food when they’re friendly. You need to carry out certain missions for them if you’d like to remain friends. It adds a new dimension to the game without being too distracting. I also find myself spending more time in teh GAME than micro-managing sub-menus of various data. The game moves more quickly and is less cumbersome (but don’t worry, it still takes FOREVER to conquer the world).

I could honeslty go on and on about how great this game is, but let me simplify it for you:

If you’re a Veteran Civ player: BUY THIS GAME.
If you’re a Newbie to the Civ franchise: BUY THIS GAME.

You cannot go wrong with this turn based strategy game. I really can’t imagine how Sid will improve upon this Civ 5 platform to create Civ 6. This game is perfection!

I won’t even go into the details: 5/5 BUY BUY BUY.

Tags: civ 5, civilization, Game, PC, review, sid, strategy, turn-based, war

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PCs Are Better Than Console Systems (Top 10+)

General Opinion

by Ryan Ziegler

Mods- There are many PC games that “hackers” can modify without worrying you will be banned from playing all other games on your computer. Also under the “mods” header are free downloadable expansions that players have designed for their friends or for the community. You can’t do any of that on consoles.
Screen Resolution- PC Games have been running at 1080p for almost 10 years. Many console games boast HD but few of them actually deliver it.
Keyboard- How do I check my inventory again? Oh yeah, I press “i”. How about my map? Try pressing “m”. You get the point. Not to mention in MMO environments where there are people to chat with. I don’t care what sort of things console games come up with, typing on a keyboard is the best way to talk trash to your opponents. Don’t forget looking up cheats, walk-throughs, or hints while you’re in the middle of your game. Tab over to your web browser and type in your search. WASD controls are also intuitive and work well with their counterpart – the mouse.
Mouse – There are few more intuitive human interface devices than the mouse. This is just simply a fact. Modern mice with the roller wheel (for zooming in games) or programmable buttons blow controllers out of the water. Whether you’re looking around a 3D world, grabbing an object, selecting inventory, clicking to attack… there is no easier way to select or move anything than clicking on it with a mouse. Try aiming at the screen with a Wiimote, or using a little joystick under your thumb for a shooting game—forget about it—mouse is just plain superior.
Expansion Packs – Reinvigorating your old PC Games with fresh new content, abilities, weapons, races, maps, stories… while allowing you to continue on your journey with your existing character. Console games can’t do that. Some are starting to try through downloads, but buying an expansion disc just doesn’t work on a console.
Storage Space- PC Games have the benefit of generally unlimited storage space. Storage can be expanded, but is rarely necessary in modern PCs… and if you’re a gamer, you’ve already got a top of the line PC.
Game Prices- PC games are generally less costly than console games. PC games also become less costly over time. Not to mention the $10 bargain bins where there are literally thousands of mini-games for your gaming enjoyment.
Repair- If the system fails, there is a good chance it can be repaired by either yourself or a PC technician. PC techs aren’t pros at console repair… if they do crap out, most consoles go in the garbage.
Versatility- Have you ever used a gaming console for surfing the web? Some have tried, but it’s not quite the same, is it? Have you ever checked your email on a gaming console? Have you typed an essay or researched a paper on your console? PCs are the most versatile tool humans have ever invented. What are you reading this article on, your PC?
Old Games- I love old games. Call me what you will, but I love digging back into “expired” games from 10 or sometimes 15 years ago. In fact, I find myself buying games (even reviewing them) when they’re 5 years old. One of my all time favorite games are the civilization series. Civilization 5 is coming out by the way and it looks AWESOME! I have an old version of Civ 3 that I still pop into for hours at a time. It is still one of the most addictive games I’ve ever played… I can’t imagine what Civilization V will bring.
(BONUS #11) Updates/Fixes- Nearly every game I’ve ever played on the PC is updated to reflect time-tested fixes to glitches, exploits, and balance issues. I admit that some of the newer consoles have been able to do this, I’d argue that PCs did it first, and they will continue to have better patches, fixes and updates by design.
(BONUS #12) Expandability- You can upgrade your PC any time you want with more storage, new video cards, monitor, surround sound, etc… as you go. I have a 5 year old computer and just installed a new graphics card to play newer, more demanding games.