Civilization Revolution 2

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Civilization Revolution 2 is a strategy game with good mechanics, beautiful graphics, and high replayability. As the sequel to a successful series, it offers improved gameplay and updated visuals for a more engaging experience. However, it does have some bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, it's a must-play for fans of the series and strategy games in general.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,708 reviews

graphics68 positive mentions

stability229 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of the Civilization series, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The graphics are good, and the gameplay is smooth on most devices.
It's a great way to enjoy Civilization on the go, with no in-app purchases or ads.

The game frequently crashes, especially on newer Android devices, making it frustrating to play.
There are significant bugs, such as the city production menu disappearing, which disrupts gameplay.
The AI is poorly designed, as civilizations do not interact with each other, leading to a lack of challenge.

stability
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have to restart the app regularly to continue, and the lack of updates since 2014 has left numerous issues unresolved. While some enjoy the game when it works, the overall experience is marred by its instability, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Runs great on my tablet.”
- “Runs great on galaxy tab 4 with no issues and I love the fact I can play without a data connection.”
- “Civ on my mobile (note 2) no glitches, no complaints.”
- “The game freezes constantly, making it virtually unplayable.”
- “It ran on my new device for a few days before constant freezes made it unplayable.”
- “Every time it freezes, I have to close it and open it to start again.”
graphics
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "great" and "beautiful," while others criticize them as "dated" or "pathetic." Many users note that the graphics are a significant improvement over previous versions, but some feel that the focus on aesthetics detracts from gameplay quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for better optimization and options to reduce graphical demands for smoother performance.
- “Love the graphics and that it includes space stations.”
- “Great graphics, multiple leaders per country, and unique units for each nation are terrific upgrades from the last title.”
- “The graphics are great, and you'll lose track of time playing this game.”
- “It's identical to Revolution 1; it's literally a mobile port of the original. The graphics have been made worse so it works on mobile devices, and a few extra units, buildings, and leaders have been added later in the game.”
- “The whole game felt like they tried too hard and failed badly at recreating this franchise on mobile. The controls were awkward and the graphics were pathetic.”
- “The performance is poor on lower-end devices, maps are tiny, and the art style and animations are excessive and too cartoonish.”
gameplay
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
11%
The gameplay of this mobile adaptation of Civilization has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the streamlined mechanics and graphics but criticizing the frequent crashes, bugs, and oversimplified gameplay that lacks depth. While some enjoy the quick and accessible nature of the game, others feel it sacrifices core strategic elements and suffers from poor AI and control issues. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for casual play, but significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and complexity.
- “I like how the different civilizations affect gameplay and that you have to play to their strengths.”
- “Amazing gameplay for a mobile experience.”
- “The gameplay is what I expected and loved: a toned-down civilizations game adapted for quicker play on the move.”
- “The gameplay is broken, but even if everything worked, it would still be garbage.”
- “This game has so much potential, but the gameplay is shallow.”
- “The game mechanics are fine, though the storyline has been eliminated.”
monetization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
43%
27%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised for being free of ads and in-app purchases, which many players find refreshing compared to the prevalent microtransaction-heavy mobile games. While some users consider the upfront price of $10 to be steep, they appreciate the value of a complete gaming experience without additional costs. Overall, the absence of monetization tactics like ads and microtransactions contributes positively to the game's reception.
- “Wish it was still updated and had new content, but in the era of constant IAPs / microtransactions and forced online multiplayer, this is a delightful throwback to a time when you paid for a game one time and could enjoy the whole thing forever.”
- “There are no in-app purchases, you get the whole game straight away without cash-grab impedance.”
- “Thank you so much for not going the in-app purchase route.”
- “Feels like an easily ported cash grab.”
- “Selling a game for $10 on a mobile play store is pretty ridiculous, but then adding in-app purchases and not even saying you do... that's shady.”
- “$10 and I get ads I can't even close out of?”
optimization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
44%
15%
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with many users reporting smooth performance on higher-end devices while experiencing significant issues on older or lower-end models. Some players noted a lack of updates and optimization for newer devices, leading to crashes and frame rate drops. While certain users enjoyed clear graphics and smooth gameplay, others highlighted bugs and performance problems that detracted from the experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any errors, so there is a star for that.”
- “App runs smoothly and the graphics are very clear.”
- “It runs smoothly and the AI seems better than its predecessor.”
- “I bought this game only to start up and have it say it hasn't been optimized for my version of Android and I need to check for an update for the game - there is none.”
- “No major malfunctions, but poorly optimized for newer devices.”
- “This is the only game I have this problem with, so I must assume it is simply a lack of optimization.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying diverse strategies for different civilizations and leaders, as well as numerous achievements and unlockables. However, some users note that the lack of updates and multiplayer options could limit replay value. Despite these criticisms, many still find the game to be a fun and engaging experience with significant replay potential.
- “Great game, amazing replayability! Been a long-time player; it's a no ads, no top-ups great time killer. There is a different strategy for each civilization and even the same civilization with a different leader.”
- “Love this game, brilliant replay value here with zero microtransactions.”
- “With tons of achievements and unlockables, and with constantly updated scenarios, it keeps the replay value high.”
- “It hasn't been updated since it came out, no new civilizations except Korea, and it lacks replayability.”
- “With no score, there's not much replay value, other than winning with other cultures.”
- “I don't find any replay value.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking, with many users noting the absence of a compelling narrative or storytelling elements. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, players express a desire for more structured missions and a dedicated story mode to enhance their experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game could benefit from a richer narrative to complement its mechanics.
- “Like it, but they should include a story mode and online play.”
- “It is missing some storytelling.”
- “The game mechanics are fine, though the storyline has been eliminated.”
- “Like it but they should put a story mode and online play.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the early game offers fun and engaging gameplay, the grinding aspect becomes tedious and frustrating in the later stages, often exacerbated by glitches, poor AI, and cumbersome controls. Players find the repetitive tasks and long turns detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction.
- “Garbage, tedious, and stupid; nothing like as good as XCOM.”
- “Other problems include the controls, which are very tedious to cycle through, and bugs that prevent you from receiving rewards for reaching new tech or milestones first.”
- “Ridiculously tedious after the early game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated by some players for its uniqueness compared to the PC version, with moments that evoke genuine laughter, such as unexpected technological advancements. However, others criticize the game's quality and express frustration over lost progress, suggesting that the humor is overshadowed by negative experiences.
- “I like the humor in the game, which is different from the PC game.”
- “Though I managed to get to 2016 without steam power or electricity, and I could get the latter before the former, which made me laugh.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted to be repetitive, with the same soundtrack as previous iterations, which some players find underwhelming. Additionally, technical issues have led some users to disable sound and music entirely to improve performance, indicating that the audio experience may not be a priority for all players.
- “Apart from that same gameplay, same units, same soundtrack, the only difference is the AI is dumber and uses touch controls.”
- “Turned on everything that could help accelerate my hardware, made sure no background apps were running and turned sounds and music off, yet every time I try to finish a turn it crashes... garbage.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating control issues, such as unintended zooming when attempting to pan, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express that these technical difficulties can lead to feelings of annoyance and hinder immersion.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment in the new character designs compared to the originals. However, many agree that the overall experience remains worthwhile despite these issues.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game captures the essence of the Civilization series, maintaining a satisfying experience despite being less complex than the PC version, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “It is not as complex as the PC version, but it still has that Civ atmosphere and is well worth the money.”