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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection

9.0 02 November 2016

Does Civilization VI offer more at launch than Civ V did? Definitely. This doesn’t mean, though, that the developers managed to top Civilization V with all of its expansions – they almost did; except “almost” makes all the difference in this case.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI review – one turn short of perfection
Desperados 3 Review – The Perfect Nine!

Desperados 3 Review – The Perfect Nine!

9.0 16 June 2020

Thanks to the Mimimi Games, the genre established by the unforgettable Commandos makes a big return. With their second stealth-RTS, the German studio not only solidified it's reputation as masters of the genre, but also brought Desperados back to life!

Desperados 3 Review – The Perfect Nine!
Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War

Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War

8.5 14 February 2022

Five years. That's how long we waited for Total War: Warhammer 3. Creative Assembly have taken much more time with the development than anyone anticipated. This time was not squandered.

Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War
Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War

Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War

8.5 08 June 2016

After seven long years, Hearts of Iron makes a big comeback. Ladies and gentlemen, the season for sleepless nights full of orders, international schemes, and endless taste of defeat is now officially open!

Hearts of Iron IV Review – The Art of War
Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments

Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments

8.5 31 May 2016

Warhammer + Total War is among the most basic mathematical equations – come to think about it, it’s actually surprising that it took that long for Creative Assembly to finally make this game. Today we know that it was totally worth the wait.

Total War: Warhammer review – Old World in new garments
Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King

Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King

8.5 27 October 2021

Age of Empires IV proves there’s still a place for classic RTS games in 2021. Developers have brilliantly adapted the well-known formula to modern realities. Hopefully, this will not be the last part of the series, but a completely new beginning.

Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King
Cities: Skylines Review - Farewell SimCity

Cities: Skylines Review - Farewell SimCity

8.5 13 March 2015

City building games lovers finally got what they asked for. With help from Paradox Interactive, Colossal Order's Cities: Skylines is a worthy successor of SimCity.

Cities: Skylines Review - Farewell SimCity
Review – Crusader Kings 3 is a Game without Competition

Review – Crusader Kings 3 is a Game without Competition

8.5 31 August 2020

The most complex simulator of a medieval ruler returns after more than eight years. It's an absolutely mighty game with two major drawbacks.

Review – Crusader Kings 3 is a Game without Competition
XCOM 2 review – UFO 2: Enemy Well-known

XCOM 2 review – UFO 2: Enemy Well-known

8.5 05 February 2016

The tactical strategy series that says no to aliens makes a comeback once again. After the success of Enemy Unknown and Enemy Within the bar has been set high for XCOM 2, yet it emerges mostly victorious from its battle with gamer expectations.

XCOM 2 review – UFO 2: Enemy Well-known
This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for

8.5 27 July 2016

Do you think that being the chief of police is a simple and relaxing job? If so, This is the Police will quickly change your mind, and it will do so in style.

This is the Police review – game about police we've all been waiting for
Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?

Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?

8.5 19 October 2023

Cities Skylines is finally back with its sequel after a whole eight years. Part two brings sweeping, quality-of-life improvements, but has the formula stayed relevant after almost a decade?

Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

8.5 06 December 2016

18 years – this much time has passed since the release of the first Commandos. Today, in Shadow Tactics, its spirit returns along with the magic of isometric tactical stealth games – they were difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but also fun to play.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Pharaoh New Era Review: Pyramids Built on Nostalgia in Great Return of Timeless Classic

Pharaoh New Era Review: Pyramids Built on Nostalgia in Great Return of Timeless Classic

8.5 15 February 2023

Pharaoh returns to take the rightful spot on the throne of city builders. The game has some shortcomings, but it is still a great remake. A New Era treats the source material with respect, at the same time making it more accessible.

Pharaoh New Era Review: Pyramids Built on Nostalgia in Great Return of Timeless Classic
Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space

Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space

8.5 14 May 2016

The long-awaited Stellaris has taken over the universe… and Steam. Devs from Paradox have created an amazing space 4X game. And despite some shortcomings, it’s hard not to get hooked on it.

Stellaris Review – Paradox conquers outer space
Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!

8.5 08 March 2021

Stronghold: Warlords allows you to bare-witness the tumultuous history of the Eastern Asian continent, depicting wars of the fearsome Mongol Horde, among others. The game is terribly engrossing, offering diverse missions and even some decisions to make.

Stronghold: Warlords Review - The Sims Go to War!
Evil Genius 2 Review: A Spiffy Spy-Fi Sim Sequel

Evil Genius 2 Review: A Spiffy Spy-Fi Sim Sequel

8.5 29 March 2021

Evil Genius 2: World Domination is a real-time strategy sim that lets you build and manage your own criminal syndicate and evil lair. Its customization features and spy-fi aesthetic make for a great time.

Evil Genius 2 Review: A Spiffy Spy-Fi Sim Sequel
Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy

8.5 30 November 2016

Planet Coaster is a great come-back of roller coaster tycoons. The game gives the fans everything they expected, and though the economy system could be more demanding, the production as a whole is an outstanding sandbox.

Planet Coaster review – perfect sandbox, imperfect strategy
Gears Tactics Review – Tactical Strategy for Dummies

Gears Tactics Review – Tactical Strategy for Dummies

8.5 28 April 2020

The Gears of War series just got a new entry, but this time, we don't pull the trigger – we tell others when to do it and who to shoot at. How do you make a strategy out of a shooter?

Gears Tactics Review – Tactical Strategy for Dummies
Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon

8.5 24 August 2016

Worms WMD is a perfect mix of the old and the new, especially since this game is closest to bringing back the experience of the best installments in the series while introducing some new stuff at the same time.

Worms WMD review – Going back to Armageddon
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand

8.0 11 February 2016

Real-time strategy games, as a genre, are dying. That’s why every new RTS premiere I see is a reason to celebrate. All the more so if the game belongs to one of my favorite series.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak review – a galaxy’s worth of sand
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Review – Old But Solid Gold

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Review – Old But Solid Gold

8.0 12 November 2019

Attractive, good, mature strategy game is looking for a player! Despite the twenty years that have passed, the new Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition still manages to deliver an amazing experience.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Review – Old But Solid Gold
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K

8.0 02 May 2016

The already impressive number of productions set in the Warhammer 40K universe has just been augmented with another interesting title. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada – a digital rendition of a 1999’s board game – is some truly good tactical RTS.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review – Age of Sail 40K
Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism

8.0 22 August 2021

Play as various cultures as humankind transcends the eras in this Civilization-inspired game. Feeling both familiar and innovative at the same time, Humankind is sure to keep you playing for one more turn. Read our Humankind review.

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
Planet Zoo Review – Is This Even a Game?

Planet Zoo Review – Is This Even a Game?

8.0 05 November 2019

An excellent, fascinating and satisfying... job. Playing Planet Zoo is like going to work. You try not to get tired, then you get tired, and in the end you're happy with what you accomplished anyway.

Planet Zoo Review – Is This Even a Game?