🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Engaging, strategic, and addictive gameplay
Stunning and visually appealing graphics
Streamlined city management, less micromanagement
Innovative and engaging age system
Improved combat with commander system
Negatives:
Poor, unintuitive UI/UX
Game feels unfinished, buggy
Disruptive age transitions, settlement limits
Limited, repetitive map options
Forced civilization switching disliked
Gameplay:
Three-era system: mixed reception
Decoupled leaders/civilizations: divisive
City/town dynamic: complex
New mechanics, steep learning curve
Historical elements, varied implementation
Performance:
Frequent crashes and performance issues
Minor UI and graphical bugs
Multiplayer desync issues
Factory building bug on islands
Inconsistent AI turn speed
Recommendations:
Wait for sale/price drop
Game has potential to improve
Mixed opinions vs. previous entries
Recommended for Civ fans
Strong disappointment, not fun
Miscellaneous:
Anticipated improvements via updates/DLC
Substantial changes; divided opinions
Limited civilizations/leaders at launch
Frequent patching
DLC release concerns