I know my girlfriend used to play a bit of Civ back in the day (was it 3 back then? I don't remember) but I never really got into it myself. Tried the iPhone version but it felt a little clunky and dull. Maybe because I had no frame of reference for what I should be doing.

My PC probably won't run 5, but would you recommend I pick up a copy of 4 to give it a shot? I normally favour fast-paced stuff and I'm a big RTS fan, but I also like a lot of strategic puzzle games.

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My PC probably won't run 5, but would you recommend I pick up a copy of 4 to give it a shot? I normally favour fast-paced stuff and I'm a big RTS fan, but I also like a lot of strategic puzzle games.

4 is pretty amazing and also hella cheap nowadays. You can't go wrong giving it a go.

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...just one more turn to...holy crap its 3AM already!?

Haha yesterday me and a friend were at the store and he was buying energy drink because he claimed he was tired, I asked why and he said because he bought Civ 5 and was up until 4 am playing it, just kept telling himself "one more turn".

http://www.gamershell.com/news_26484.html

also i would definately recommend Company of Heroes if you havent already got it.

I have never played any of the Civ games until now. I have always been put off by Turn based strategy and gone for RTS games instead (I also have to recommend Company Of Heroes at this point! Best RTS ever). But I figure its time to try CIV to see what all the fuss is about and Civ5 is the perfect opportunity.

There is a Demo (4gb) available on Steam that is limited to 100turns. So far I have have played it 3 times and it is good fun if a little over whelming at first, but I'm getting more used to it each time I play. I can see myself buying the full game. And yes, it is rather addictive!

By the way, all you Civ IV players, I strongly recommend this mod: http://kael.civfanatics.net/

Anyone else like CIV 5? If you dont have it yet, i'm selling my steam key for 25 usd . I won it in a tournament, and theres no way in hell i'm bothering to play it.

Yes please

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