If the Epic Games Civ VI freebie crumbles like the Roman Empire, or you just want to try the latest edition, then it looks like EB Games have a Steam 'code in a box' on sale for half RRP.
Note that it's literally a code in a box: if you order C&C, you'll have to go and pick it up (they won't email you the Steam code).
I remember they hated CIv 6, when it released. ANd before that hated Civ 5. It's always a trend with these people. Understandable cause ur essentially buying this game in beta.
Ofc don't buy it now, but give it some time, and buy it WITH DLCs.
I played the vii trial on ps5 and was not very impressed tbh.
This is different. The community has prettymuch given up on it. Heck its launch numbers barely beat Civ6 concurrent! https://steamcharts.com/cmp/1295660,289070
Look at Metacritic.
Civ IV - 94
Civ V - 90
Civ VI - 88
Civ VII - 79
There really has been a decline.
There's a nugget of truth to this that you're using to misrepresent the reality of the situation - the negative response to Civ 7 has been orders of magnitude more severe and enduring than previous releases in the series, it's honestly not even remotely comparable.
Civ 7 is the franchise seriously dipping its toe in the "enshittification" pipeline for the first time. More corners cut, more anti-consumer practices, more money out of the pockets of gamers and into the pockets of shareholders - it's a dumpster fire of a game.
As a massive Civ fan since the first, I always recommend waiting 6-12 months before buying, I often get it for 80% off the release price, depreciates quicker than a Chinese car.
10 years at least. Civ iv is still where it's at.
My man! Though I do admit I don't mind some civ 5 from time to time but 4 is where its at. Just makes me a little nostalgic is all.
Yeah.
I Civ IV still holds up. Heaps of people presumably still playing.
It would be so great if this was runnable on an M4 Mac.
I went from CIv1 to 3 to 5 to 6, loved 1,3,5 but 6 was meh for me, haven't played 7 with all its bad ui and "features" I'll wait a few years at least.
i actually prefer it to 5 and 6. and the theme for the game is so good too.
And there's also Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Platinum Edition @ Epic Games for free
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/914758
Yes it will keep me saying "one more turn honey"
Does it include the Mac version?
Yes it does.
It actually doesn't include the Mac version. It indicates on the store page that it is the Windows only version. Can confirm.
On the Steam page for Civ 7 it shows Mac though alongside Windows? I figured if this code in a box is a Steam key, assuming it's all one SKU - it should include it.
So they duffed this one too huh..
Civ V was the pinnacle of CIV IMHO
Without a doubt
Heretic. Civ was the pinnacle. All down hill since then.
“In the beginning”… you could edit the intro text file ;)
Mate, the good old days. Coming home on the bus with Civilisation in that lovely box… Oh the pixelated graphics and memories…
Any love for alpha Centauri?
I loved it
No way. Civ 4. Stacks of doom are the way!
we play with stacks of doom disabled ;)
Pro tip, buy on eBay for free shipping or add $23 of games to use the $20 studentbeans eBay coupon
great tip! Even cheaper by $5 if you use your monthly ebay plus voucher!
can you provide a link? Can't find PC version
Yeah didn't come up when I searched for it but found it under EBGame store
thanks
Judging from the horrendous reviews, 57.00 is too much for this.
How long until free?
Faster than Civ VI I bet.
Is this for steam?
Never mind it’s in post
Problem is you just know it's going to come with a mountain of DLC.. you'll then have to buy it twice at some point.
I’m honestly holding off this time. It’s in a worst state than VI was, and you’ll either get GOTY or Platinum edition once we see the mandatory DLC
Already has 15 available and they are all inconsequential by the look of it.
The RRP is super inflated, makes the half price seem reasonable but its really not.
I think it was above $70 at the start of the sale, so I'm gonna wait until the last few days.
Yeah, I'm going to wait until the major DLC gets released that actually makes it a complete game.. and buy it when it goes on special.
Meanwhile - just bought Old World for $15 off steam, which should keep me occupied.
Thanks OP - Will pull the trigger (and use that $5 coupon on ebay)!
I think people angry this game has spyware
I think people angry this game is crap
The game is buggy, unfinished, has kernel-level spyware/DRM, according to reviews it has game breaking bugs and “changes in formula” that make it a less playable entry in the series.
I’m waiting for the bugs to be fixed and inevitable bundle deal next year for $15 or so.
![[PC, Steam] Sid Meier’s Civilization VII $57 (Was $119.95) + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ EB Games](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/93/916093.jpg?h=99bb8bd7)
with all the bad reviews on steam, i can see why this is half price