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Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall

Rise and Fall does exactly what an expansion needs to do, and brings the wayward Civ players back into the fold.
63%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
57% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 14 reviews

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is a single player turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Firaxis Games and was released on February 8, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Civilization VI is a game about building an empire to stand the test of time, and the Rise and Fall expansion brings new choices, strategies, and challenges for players as they guide a civilization through the ages. Can you inspire the Loyalty of people around the world, or will you lose cities to your rivals? Will you establish a Golden Age for your civilization, or be mired in a Dark Age? In Civ…

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions

  • The expansion adds significant variety and depth to the gameplay, providing dozens of hours of additional content.
  • Customer service was responsive and helpful, turning a negative experience into a positive one for some users.
  • New mechanics like the loyalty system and governors enhance strategic planning and city management, making the game more engaging.
  • The game is not compatible with newer Mac systems, leading to frustration and inability to play.
  • Many users experienced issues with downloading and installing the game, resulting in wasted money and disappointment.
  • The lack of clear communication regarding the nature of the product (expansion vs. base game) has led to confusion and dissatisfaction among buyers.
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    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in the DLC for Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is praised for introducing unique mechanics that enhance the classic formula, providing players with dozens of additional hours of engaging content. The loyalty mechanic effectively increases the difficulty curve, adding depth without causing frustration.

    • “Great DLC that adds enough variety to the game to give you dozens of hours more of gameplay.”
    • “The loyalty mechanic accompanies this all nicely by again increasing the difficulty curve by just the right amount to avoid annoyance.”
    • “As the first expansion to Civilization VI, Rise and Fall introduces a number of unique mechanics to the classic Civilization formula that significantly enhances the gameplay.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The "Rise and Fall" expansion is praised for its strategic depth and engaging storytelling, making it a must-play for fans of long-term gameplay.

    • “Rise and Fall is an expansion about strategy and storytelling, making it an absolute dream for anyone who is a fan of long-termism.”
    • “The narrative depth in this game is truly captivating, drawing players into a world rich with history and character development.”
    • “Each decision feels impactful, weaving a complex tapestry of choices that enhances the overall storytelling experience.”
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Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is a turn-based strategy game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is available on PC.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall was released on February 8, 2018.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall was developed by Firaxis Games.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is a single player game.

Similar games include Galactic Civilizations IV, Sid Meier's Civilization VI Anthology, HUMANKIND, Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, Sid Meier's Civilization IV and others.