Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)
Game Description:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI, released in 2016, is a turn-based strategy game where players aim to build an enduring empire. As the leader of a civilization, you guide your people from the Stone Age to the Information Age, making strategic decisions to expand your influence. Engage in warfare, diplomacy, and cultural development while competing against history's greatest leaders. Each decision shapes your civilization's path, from city planning and technological advancements to military conquests and alliances. The game introduces new features like dynamic city expansion and active research, offering diverse strategies to achieve victory. Your ultimate goal is to become the Ruler of the World by creating the most powerful and culturally rich civilization.
Game Details
Platforms:
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PC
Genres:
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
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ESRB Age Rating Summary:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, and Suggestive Themes. This is a strategy game in which players must guide their people from the Ancient Era through the Spaceflight/Information-Age Eras of human history. Players can develop their nation's culture and technology, manage its economic and social infrastructure (e.g., diplomacy, trade) and expand territory through military conquests. Combat with rival nations is presented from a pulled-back, overhead perspective, and military units are represented by small armies of soldiers on a grid map. Battles include animations of swords clashing, gun fights, and vehicular combat that results in icons collapsing, exploding (in the case of vehicles), or disappearing. Historically based text from Civilopedia entries (i.e., reference text) occasionally includes suggestive material (e.g., “From prostitute to pirate lord. . . not the usual career path for a great admiral,” “John didn't think much of Herod's marriage to his half-brother Philip's wife, the adulterous and incestuous Herodias,” and “When Queen Bodica objected, she was flogged and her daughters raped.”). The game also includes historical references to the opium trade (e.g., "[T]he Qing rulers objected, and attempted to seize incoming opium shipments, inciting the First Opium War in 1839."). The words “bastard,” “damn,” and “hell” appear in text.
Content Warnings:
Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
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Parental Notes
While many parents praise the gameplay experience, they caution that Sid Meier's Civilization VI contains mild language and suggestive themes. The game includes words like “bastard,” “damn,” and “hell” in text, which some parents find inappropriate for younger children. Violence is mild and presented in a strategic context, with animations of battles that are not graphic. However, historical references to topics like the opium trade and suggestive material in Civilopedia entries may not be suitable for younger audiences. Many parents recommend the game for children aged 12 and up due to these elements.
Positive Notes About The Game From ParentsParents appreciate the game's educational value, noting that it promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and an understanding of historical events and figures. The calm pacing and depth of gameplay encourage thoughtful decision-making and planning, making it a valuable learning tool for older children and teens.
Why Your Kid Might Like Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization VI, released in 2016, is a turn-based strategy game that many teens enjoy for its complex and engaging gameplay. The game allows players to lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age, making strategic decisions that impact their empire's growth. Teens appreciate the challenge of balancing warfare, diplomacy, and cultural development while competing against historical leaders. The dynamic city expansion and active research features offer diverse strategies, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting. The satisfaction of building a powerful and culturally rich civilization keeps players coming back for more.
Teens are drawn to the game's depth and the opportunity to learn about history and strategy in an interactive way. The ability to shape the path of their civilization through city planning, technological advancements, and military conquests provides a sense of accomplishment. The multiplayer mode also allows them to compete with friends, adding a social element to the experience. While the game may not be for everyone, those who enjoy strategic thinking and historical themes find it rewarding and engaging. The combination of strategic depth and historical context makes Civilization VI a popular choice among teens who enjoy strategy games.