3 ms·
Civ is really a turn-based grand-strategy combined with rpg-esque Skinner-box elements. I enjoy it when I play, but I don't pretend it's deep. Games like that
by Pxtl 10y ago
Civ is really a turn-based grand-strategy combined with rpg-esque Skinner-box elements. I enjoy it when I play, but I don't pretend it's deep. Games like that are all about "yay, I unlocked a new goodie!" and "numbers must go up so I can make more numbers go up" more than deep planning.
- nickpsecurity 10y agoWhat would you consider a deep one that might still appeal to a large audience?
- Lockyy 10y agoPersonally I would recommend Crusader Kings 2 as a good intro to the deeper grand strategies. It's more limited in scope regarding time frame however there's far more detail and politics involved.
- Tomte 10y agoIs it easier to get into than Europa Universalis IV? In EUiV I have started the tutorial several times, and everytime I get stuck moving some armies or so, because it oesn't seem to work the way the tutorial showed just seconds before.
- fnovd 10y agoBoth games are made by the same company and have a similar feel. EUIV has a high learning curve but is very fun once you get a hang of it. There are play-throughs you can watch on YouTube or Twitch, which I'd argue are more informative than the tutorial.
- Lockyy 10y agoBoth are quite similar although CK2 is definitely easier to learn how to play. It's far more geared around interpersonal relationships than EU4 which I've always found more compelling.
- Pxtl 10y agoI tend to prefer a smaller scale - I played the hell out of Advanced Wars back in the day, which impressed me with its strategic play despite the cutesy Nintendo styling and comparatively simplistic list of actions.