At the start of September, we found out that Civilization VI was on its way to Nintendo Switch. Naturally, this had a small army of turn-based strategy fans immensely excited, but with the series rarely appearing on Nintendo's consoles in the past, we imagine a fair few of you had no clue what the game was really about. Well, if you want to learn how to play, or even just brush up on your already-existing skills, then this video is sure to be for you.
This is actually the first in what will soon be a complete series of 'how to'-style videos, set to go over different topics of the game. This first entry is all about starting a game, acting as a great starting point for anyone thinking of picking a copy up next month.
The video starts at the very beginning, going over how players must choose their leader - someone who will act as the mighty ruler of your empire. It explains how these leaders will have their own strengths and bonuses, before going over the turn-based gameplay and explaining how building farms, feeding your loyal subjects, constructing mines, and more will help you on your way to victory. Check it out below.
As a reminder, Civilization VI launches on Nintendo Switch on 16th November.
Are you looking forward to getting stuck in?
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Can’t wait for this, years since I played Civilisation. Hopefully day 1 purchase for me.
A lesson on play to play? How very civil of you...
If only Civ V was coming to Switch. I just can't get into VI, no matter how hard I try. I've spent over 2000 hours between IV and V as well...
@nessisonett Yeah, it also took me a long time to get into Civ6. But as soon as I got down the mechanic of districts I fell in love with it.
It's so cool they promote the Switch version like this. It surely will help sales and will widen the fanbase.
I love Civ and have played countless hours with each of its iterations - except this last one. This will be a win-win situation for me.
I really hope it'll sell well and others take notice.
I would love to see you on Switch, Heroes of Might and Magic!
So as this video shows the Switch version is not like the iPad version where the Leaders are static images. Here they are animated like in the PC version.
@construx No … if they put HoMM on the Switch that will eat my life.
I want this so badly but I have enough games in my backlog. Next year though...next year.
I loved civ rev but fear this is going to be too involved and complicated for me. I always preferred the original Settlers and Championship manager 93 to their more involved follow ups.
@Medic_alert Civilization is a legacy at strategy. Port quality pending, this game came out 2 years ago and scored high 9s.
I would have liked to see this be a slightly different take on Civilization rather than a direct port of 6. My feelings are akin to several others in thinking this was a slightly un-moored version of the series.
That said for newcomers this is a really flavorful strategy game that with some prior insight, like these tutorial vids, should be able to hold your attention for many hours of gameplay.
Is there touch screen controls?
So excited for this, I wonder if XCOM or XCOM 2 will make its way. Possibly BattleTech.
I will definitely be getting this.
Wow I can't wait to get nuked by Gandhi.
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