Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | 94/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Eurogamer | 9/10 |
| Game Revolution | A- |
| GameSpot | 9.4/10 |
| GameSpy | |
| IGN | 9.4/10 |
| PC Gamer US | 94% |
Civilization IV was exceptionally well-received by video game critics, with an aggregated review score of 94 on Metacritic. The game was generally praised for its depth in strategy and for competent AI opponents, with several critics calling the game "addictive" and "infinitely replayable". At the same time, many critics appreciated the more streamlined and intuitive interface as well as the visual and sound design, describing them as more welcoming of newcomers to the series.
Other reviews included:
- ActionTrip 93/100 (5 November 2005)
- Chicago Tribune 4/4 stars
- Computer Gaming World A (5 November 2005)
- Pelit (Finnish): 97/100
- The Times 5/5 stars
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