Tag: Civilization Online

Civilization Online

Civilization Online takes the long-running Civilization name in a very different direction, reimagining the series as an online, faction-driven strategy MMO. Instead of managing an entire empire alone in a turn-based format, you create an avatar, pick a side, and push your civilization forward alongside other players, moving from early-era tools to advanced technology in real time.

Publisher: XL Games
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: Late 2015 (ASIA)
Shut Down Date: December 7, 2016
Pros: +Blends MMO role-based play with RTS-style objectives. +Colorful, approachable presentation that is easy on new players. +More accessible than mainline Civ titles with a gentler learning curve.
Cons: -Targeted Asian territories rather than a broad global release. -Not as strategically deep as traditional Civilization entries. -Uses real-time action instead of the familiar turn-based pacing.

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