Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
7.2
Platforms
- PCOct 24, 20147.2playscore8.051 Critics5.813.7K Players
51 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Overall, I would say that Civilization: Beyond Earth was fun, at least as fun as Civ 5. It just wasn’t mind-blowing, which is a shame because all the Alpha Centauri fans out there were kind of hoping for that. The game almost feels like a Civilization 5 sci-fi mod, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. ...For now, however, the game is simply fun, and that is probably enough to warrant a purchase for most. Just don’t expect this game to give you the stars.
Angelo M. D'Argenio · Nov 03, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Civilization: Beyond Earth sets itself apart from the previous games in the series in ways big and small, and you would be mistaken to dismiss this entry in the strategy franchise as “Civ V in space.” Beyond Earth is an excellent standalone experience that can be enjoyed regardless of your history with the series—though having some understanding of how the turn-based strategy gameplay works is certainly an asset. After 300 hours of Civ V, the time has come to move on; I’ve left Earth and headed into space, and I think I will be there for thousands more turns to come.
Sarah LeBoeuf · Nov 03, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Beyond Earth takes that struggle away from the semi-familiar trappings of high-school history personalities and in doing so manages to reflect more of the nature of humanity. Removed from the reimagining of a history we all have a degree of familiarity with, Beyond Earth is less about growing to a point we’re all living right now and more about evolving beyond that; beyond this.
Peter Chapman · Oct 30, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It's a shame, because Beyond Earth offers up a tantalizing premise that, nonetheless, feels incomplete. Its best parts are aesthetic in nature, changes to a visual palette that evoke a world of futuristic possibility. Yet the game itself feels regressive compared to the many changes made to Civ V's formula throughout its lifespan. ...Beyond Earth is more a glimpse of potential greatness--the sort that would come from future updates--and less a great game in its own right.
Alex Navarro · Oct 29, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The game’s complexity will likely be filled out eventually with expansions just as Civ V was, and there will be plenty of mods for it as well. As it stands now, it’s not the best entry in the Civilization series, but it’s certainly a worthwhile excursion for anyone who wants to add a little spice into their Civ experience without straying too far from the series’s tried-and-true formula.
C. Custer · Oct 29, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Civilization: Beyond Earth is a solid attempt to bring back the glory days of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. It isn't what everyone has hoped for, but if you have the time and patience to put into it, it makes for an enjoyable game for fans of the franchise, while simultaneously being pretty accessible to newcomers as well.
Danny Vittore · Oct 29, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It’s easy to look at Beyond Earth and see it as nothing more than an elaborate reskin of Civilization V. In many ways, it shares a similar interface and borrows many components. Yet as soon as you get to the end of your first game, you’re acutely aware of how different it feels. At this point, it’s cliche to say how time consuming Civilization can be, but Beyond Earth only lends further credence to the phrase “one more turn.”
Ben Moore · Oct 24, 2014 Reviewed on PC - Civilization: Beyond Earth does essentially nothing new, but you know what? That’s probably fine with most people who have experienced the franchise before. It still does what it does incredibly well, and every new campaign in a Civilization game brings originality and variety on its own. I thought the extra-terrestrial setting was badly wasted, but even without any real innovation it’s still a very solid game, just not one that’s much different from Civilization: V.
Brian Connor · Oct 23, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Beyond Earth is nowhere near the strongest game in the more than 20-year-old Civilization series, but this big collection of interesting experimental ideas definitely still kept me playing long after I should’ve gone to bed. The Affinities and streamlined military upgrade system, and a colorful change of scenery make it worth the time to figure out the difference between Protogenetics and Surrogacy, and suffering through temperamental alien wildlife.
Dan Stapleton · Oct 23, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Beyond Earth's combat suffers from some balance issues though, and that's curious for a game that leans so heavily on proven systems. ...The fragility extends to the units themselves, many of which die in a single hit. By consequence, a small standing army is less tenable than it was back on Earth, and I find myself less invested in the fate of any one unit when it can be snuffed out by an orbital strike at any given moment.
Nick Capozzoli · Oct 23, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.
Developer: Firaxis Games