Sid Meier's Civilization VI Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch

I love this game! I bought this game for my kids with myself in the back of my mind just in case they didn’t like it, as I’ve played some of the other older Civilization games and in the past. I highly suggest you do the tutorial when you get the game even if you have played previous incarnations of this game. It can be a bit complicated at first having so much information to assimilate but once you get the hang of it you’ll have a blast. My 14 year old loves the game but it’s too much for my 11 year old. He’s not really able to take in the nuances of the game yet. I deducted one star not because of the game itself. That, I give 5 stars! The 4 star rating is because the game does not save correctly and I’ve lost many hours of gameplay. This is as I understand a problem only on the Nintendo version. I’ve researched it and tried every suggestion to correct the problem but to no avail. I went out the other day and purchased the game for PS 4. So far so good The graphics for the game are a bit simple but enjoyable, especially as you interact with other leaders through history. I would definitely recommend that if you enjoy turn based strategy games get this one! Just maybe not on the Switch unless you have no other choice.

Excellent deal Best Buy has for this game!! Super cheap! This game surprised me as how much fun it is! At first I just bought it cause the price was under $15!! Then this game me blew me out of the water with graphics and gameplay!! A must own!!

GReat price for the game. Is a little hard to understand at 1st. Takes some time to figure out all the controls. Im used to the old school way when games came with manuals

I'm new to this series but but I do love strategy games and this game has had me curious for many years so I decided to give it a try once it was announced for the switch. The game plays really well and the Switch has no problem running the game. Its different from rts games and games like XCOM but it plays really well. You aim is to conquer as much of the map and decide how you intend to win the game either through science, religion, or domination. You start off as thousands of years ago and watch as your civilization becomes more advanced into the future. It is a long game but its very interesting. Recommend to anyone who love a good strategy game.

I've been playing Civilization since the first installment. I even have Civilization VI for the PC. I bought this version with some concern about how well the game would transfer to console button controls. My hope however was having the game on the Switch would make it much more convenient and comfortable way to play. My hopes were pleasantly confirmed. Although it takes a bit of getting used to it is clear a lot of thought was put into the button mapping and control scheme of the game. Less than half way through my first game everything was second nature for me. I even used buttons in handheld mode over the touch screen. Playing portability on the switch is super convenient. Playing docked with split joy-cons on a large screen is very relaxing and comfortable. I'd play Civilization this way over using my computer every time. It should be noted this version of Civ 6 does only supports local wireless (2 Switches, 2 games, same place) multiplayer. I've never been interested in multiplayer for this game, so that doesn't bother me.

Good port of Civ VI, especially for a portable system. Touch screen controls are great for navigating some of the menus. I played it entirely in handheld and the graphics looked good but after a few hundred turns the game did start to lag and lose frame rate from time to time. Other than that it preforms admirably. It is priced quite well too.

Personally, as a fan of strategy/puzzle games with a perfect mix of history and some good ole conquest, I think it’s a great game. I haven’t fully figured out if it’s an exact full version of the game as the pc version, but it checks out so far. Civ fans new and old, u can now run your empire from your hands while you poop.

This is the first time I have ever played a Civ game but I have always been interested in the series. I tell you this because I do not have any knowledge as to what has been improved or what new additions have been added to the game. This review is specifically for those that are looking for a strategy game to play. This game plays from a top down view although you are allowed to zoom in very closely. I'd compare this game similar to a board game but I want to be careful with that description as its really not like that. You start off with a choosing which leader you want to play as and must claim land to which to build your civilization. Every turn you make decisions as to what you can research to expand your knowledge of new tech or policies. Your cities must be expanded through addition of various buildings that grant benefits such as increasing science. You select what characters to create much in the same manner as rts games and must wait a set amount off turns before you can use them. You can move them around the map to either scout, claim land, or battle cities or other infantry. The game is a very long game though as you start off in BC and go well into the 2000s. It has lots of complexities, which I believe adds many exciting things to do within the game. I'm sorry if I'm confusing or not providing lots of detail but trying to explain how this game works is best left to a video. If you are looking for a game that has lots of replay ability and lets you build a civilization from nothing and see how far you can take them, then I recommend this game.