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CIVREV REVIEW BY PLATFORM NATION
(29 June 2008, 14:13 | CivRev) Platform Nation`s Steven Artlip has recently reviewed Civilization: Revolution, which has been released almost everywhere except North America.
Artlip gives it an A- on graphics, B+ on sound, A- on gameplay, B on controls, B on Replay/Multiplayer, and a B- on value. Overall he gives it a B.
Click here to read the full review or watch the video review below:
- Will
GAMESLAVE GIVES CIVREV 8.5/10
(29 June 2008, 13:52 | CivRev) Civilization: Revolution, which has been released everywhere except North America, has been reviewed by Gameslave`s Craig Laycock.
Laycock says on the changes made to the game: Civilization Revolution is essentially Civ without all the boring bits that 95% of gamers ignore. Gone is the tedious micromanagement - this is frenetic non-stop Civ action. But does the game lose something for that? Well, no. The fanboys would argue that a layer of intricate strategy has been removed, resource management snatched from their grasps. I would argue that instead, the strategic experience has been refined, purified and brought to the boil in a high-tempo all-action saucepan. They sell them at Tesco.
He gives the following summary: I wouldn`t hesitate in recommending Civ Rev to anyone. If you love the Civ games, you really should buy it regardless of the fact that it`s a bit more accessible - it`s still great fun and, at its heart, Civ through and through. If you`re new to the series, there`s no better place to get stuck in and learn the mechanics of the game and find out what you`ve been missing out on all these years. Civilization Revolution is an absolute stand-out title on the Xbox 360 and I applaud Firaxis for bringing Civ to a wider audience. Sold out? You must be joking.
And remember: if you fail at Civ Rev, only you can carry the can. If you succeed, the knowledge that you`ve pulled something off against the odds is exhilarating. It`s why I love strategy.
He lists three things under Good Stuff
: Easy to get into
, Rule the world
, and Still Civ through and through
. Laycock also lists two things under Not So Good Stuff
: Brilliant animations sometimes wasted
and Fast paced action won`t suit the more laid back Civ players
.
To read the full review, click here - Will
NZGAMER REVIEWS CIVILIZATION REVOLUTION
(29 June 2008, 12:52 | CivRev) NZGamer has recently reviewed the recently released, but still upcoming if live in North America, Civilization Revolution.
Sam Waldron, the writer, describes the game as a rethink, rather than a dumbing down
. Later he describes it as too much of a compromise.
He gives it a 7.5/10 on both gameplay and graphics, and an 8 on both sound and visuals. Overall, he gave it 7.5.
Read the full review at NZGamer - Will
VG RELOADED REVIEWS CIVREV
(29 June 2008, 11:52 | CivRev) Video Games Reloaded has reviewed Firaxis` Civilization: Revolution, whcih has been released in most places outside of the US.
Adam Waddilove, the writer of the review, gave CivRev an 8 out 10 on presentation, an 8.5 on gameplay, a 7 on audio, and a 7.5 on visuals. The final verdict is, Civilization Revolution does plenty to give fans what they want, but it does little to impress non-fans of the strategy genre. It provides a lot of content and ways to claim victory and is charming with its graphic style, that won’t be to everyone’s tastes but if you can look past that then you’ll find an engaging and compelling strategy game that you will enjoy time and time again.
Overall he gives it a 7.9.
Read the entire review here - Will
DIGITAL LIFE GIVES CIVREV 4 OUT OF 5
(28 June 2008, 23:15 | CivRev) Civilization: Revolution, which is Firaxis` recently released game unless you live in US where it won`t be released until July 8th, has recently been reviewed by Digital Life.
The review is relatively short description of the game and reassures PC gamers that Civilization has lost little of its strategic depth: it was not "dumbed down"
A good summary of the review would be this paragraph,
The "Revolution" moniker does not signal a radical departure from the much-loved formula but rather a welcome new focus on accessibility suited to the console audience. The game was streamlined and is far less intimidating and much pacier than recent PC versions, with matches typically lasting a couple hours - perfect for those who have less leisure time.
Click here for the full review. - Will
POCKET-LINT REVIEW OF CIVILIZATION: REVOLUTION
(28 June 2008, 22:32 | CivRev) Pocket-Lint has recently reviewed Firaxis` game Civilization: Revolution which is to be released July 8th in North America and has already been released in most other places.
The review is relatively brief description of the Civilization Series and how the changes are made to work it into a console. Chris Pickering`s, the author, final verdict is,
Whether or not you find the streamlined idea of Civilization Revolution intriguing, fans of console-based strategy titles deserve to give this one a go. It has enough to keep you hooked, but not too much that you ever feel overwhelmed, or need to spend a week simply learning the game’s mechanics.
Toss in a fantastic online multiplayer option, and Revolution immediately becomes the best console-based strategy title on the market. Long time fans might baulk at the idea of so many omissions, but if you posses a strategic mind, Revolution is certainly for you.
Chris also gives it an 8 out of 10. Read the full review, here - Will
