Key Specs
- ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Alcohol reference, Fantasy violence, Language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Windows
- Software Format: DVD-ROM (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Product Name: Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
- Brand: 2K
- Publisher: 2K
- Developer: Firaxis Games
- Model Number: 12345
Game Details
- Genre: Simulation
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Alcohol reference, Fantasy violence, Language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Windows
- Software Format: DVD-ROM (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Other
- UPC: 710425414039

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind.

As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the gameplay, turn-based nature, and fun factor of Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth. They appreciate the new concepts and the tech web that enhances replayability. Some customers find the game time-consuming, wishing they had more time to play.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Very Different Kind of Moon
Civ BE is neat, it's a change in the way the series in general works. The AI is much weaker, as it seems to struggle with the new features, the Aliens are a bit broken - not challenging them results in dozens of aliens wandering around and they'll still kill colonists and workers, but attacking them results in a more aggressive stance, and negative rep from other civs. The tech web has a steeper learning curve than the tech tree, and it takes much more investment to figure out where you want to go. There aren't enough civs, so it makes most games feel samey.
Posted 11 years ago by nexesn
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Civ product, but...
I found this game to be a very nice edition to the Civ environment. However, I believe it lacks some interest factor. While Civilization was historically based, decision results were well planned out and made sense, Beyond Earth situations are so hypothetical that success is not clear, nor is the direction apparent. I'm sure that this is a game that requires many more hours than I have so far invested to find the true nature and I may enjoy this game more down the road, but initially, it did not totally meet my expectations.
Posted 11 years ago by YoungSkywalker
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but missed being "great"
The game, for a Civilization entry, has good graphics and is engaging to play for a few hours. Some people tried to get all sorts of achievements but even a novice player on the easiest setting will complete the game within 8 hours or so. The hangups that will stop the more-than-casual gamer is that this game is not refined. It has the feel of something that is nice and flashy but lacks substance or anything that is deep and engaging. There is really little plot to the game, the AI is very predictable after a while, there is no diplomacy angle with any of the computer players and smaller parties, and there's little that would interest a player going through it again for the 3rd time. While it may seem like groaning by arm-chair programmers, there's a reason quite a few people grumble about how it feels like an add-on to Civ5 and not a new game. I liked it because I'm a fan of the series and I knew, going in, that it would not be a refined game like the prior games with all of their add-ons and patches. Keep that in mind and you may well enjoy it.
Posted 11 years ago by hjpop