{"id":68139,"date":"2014-06-12T15:15:31","date_gmt":"2014-06-12T13:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=68139"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:38:35","slug":"e3-2014-civilization-beyond-earth-classic-strategy-has-returned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/e3-2014-civilization-beyond-earth-classic-strategy-has-returned\/","title":{"rendered":"E3 2014: Civilization: Beyond Earth, classic strategy has returned"},"content":{"rendered":"

Civilization: Beyond Earth essentially takes Civilization from Earth into space<\/strong>. Imagine the best of Civilization in a completely new environment – we don’t think you’ll be disappointed.<\/p>\n

Fans of the Civilization series have been anticipating more news about the newest game of the franchise with its new setting and gameplay improvements<\/strong>. Turn-based strategy fans have a lot to look forward to when it releases. Raul Perez<\/a> is in Los Angeles and had a chance to play the game. Here’s what he though about Firaxis’ newest game.<\/p>\n

Pure civilization, in space<\/h3>\n

The core of Firaxis gameplay for the series hasn’t changed. It’s based on previous games where you have to expand and conquer, build cities, and prepare for battle. Civilization: Beyond Earth still uses the familiar hexagons when playing the game.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for some fans who enjoyed the historical accuracy of the old games might be disappointed as this game is set in a science fiction world<\/strong>. Instead of moving through territories on Earth, you head into the stars and settle on undiscovered planets.<\/p>\n

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Important decisions<\/h3>\n

Gameplay in Civilization games are complex<\/strong> and that’s no different in Civilization: Beyond Earth. The CPU opponents will continue to work with or against you depending on how you deal with relations with them.<\/p>\n

Your choices in the direction of your technological progression is important as it can change the ability of your cities. Every decision has an effect<\/strong> and that’s something to keep in mind at all times.<\/p>\n

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Choose your own adventure: Purity, Harmony, or Supremacy<\/h3>\n

There are three ways to win in Civilization: Beyond Earth. These are defined according to your actions. The game uses Purity, Harmony, and Supremacy<\/em> to describe the different ways.<\/p>\n