Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

This is a sci-fi reskin of civilization 5, but for some reason, a hundred times more boring. Maybe another expansion would've fixed it, but it didn't get the chance. Oh well. Back to civ 5!

It's really quite boring. Just play Civ V.

Good game

До полноценной Цивы не дотягивает, но попытка неплохая. Сначала мне вообще ничего в игре не понравилось. Особенно визуальный стиль. Но раза с третьего она всё таки увлекла на пару сотен часов.

It is a nice addition to the Civilization repertoire. It is almost a remake of Civ Alpha Centauri. It is a good game for those into Civ games.

Civilization: Beyond Earth – A Misunderstood Gem That Deserves a Second Chance Overview: Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth has long been regarded as the black sheep of the Civilization series. Upon its release in 2014, it received mixed reviews from both critics and fans. Many viewed it as a spiritual successor to Alpha Centauri, but it struggled to meet those high expectations. While it lacked the polish and immediate charm of other entries in the franchise, it remains a game with substantial potential—especially after a few essential updates and some thoughtful modding. ⸻ Interface and Visuals: Functional, Not Flashy One of the most common criticisms of Beyond Earth concerns its user interface. Admittedly, the HUD is less streamlined and intuitive than what we see in Civ VI. Certain mechanics are buried deeper in menus, and newcomers may find it somewhat overwhelming. However, once you grow accustomed to it, the interface is more than serviceable. It conveys the necessary information and supports the game’s layered mechanics reasonably well. As for the visual style, it often divides players. The color palette is certainly different—alien, even unsettling to some—but this is, in my opinion, a strength rather than a flaw. Beyond Earth isn’t trying to be a traditional Civ game. It’s set on an alien planet, and the visual design reflects this beautifully. The terrain, buildings, and units have an otherworldly quality that enhances immersion and supports the game’s sci-fi themes. ⸻ Gameplay and Mechanics: Rough Start, but Playable Today It’s no secret that Beyond Earth launched with several balancing issues and underwhelming mechanics. A famous example is the early-game trade system, where internal trade routes could generate 20–30 energy and production per turn—a clear sign of unbalanced design. However, much of this has been corrected. The base game received two patches, and the Rising Tide expansion came with two additional updates. While not an extensive post-launch support history, these were significant enough to fix many of the early frustrations. The diplomacy system in Rising Tide added more depth, and aquatic cities introduced new strategic dimensions. The Affinity system—though initially confusing—has become more coherent with some experience and community guidance. Additionally, a handful of still-functioning mods help polish rough edges even further. While the modding scene is not as vibrant as in other Civ titles, there are enough quality-of-life mods and balance tweaks to elevate the game into a satisfying experience. ⸻ Pricing and Accessibility Beyond Earth still carries a surprisingly high price tag for a game over a decade old. Fortunately, it goes on sale several times a year. I personally picked it up for about $10 recently, which felt like excellent value for the depth it offers. If Firaxis or 2K were to consider a revitalization, I would urge them to: • Release one more DLC or expansion to round out the game systems. • Push out a couple of final quality-of-life updates. • Perhaps even open up the game further to mod support. Such steps could breathe new life into a title that deserves more recognition than it has received. While Civilization: Beyond Earth may never reach the iconic status of its siblings, it stands as a fascinating and enjoyable strategy game in its own right—especially after patches and mods. It dared to do something different and paid the price for its ambition, but that very ambition makes it worth revisiting. It may not be the best Civ game ever made, but it’s far from the worst. It’s playable, it’s immersive, and with a bit more attention from its developers, it could become the sci-fi strategy game it always aspired to be.

Yes, it is like Civilization V except Sci-fi with a different type of Tech Tree, barbarian system, and a few other things. Other than that, it is just like Civ 5.

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