Kevin Chick
MMORPG.comGalactic Civilizations IV Review.com
Published 5/18/2022
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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PC - 4/26/2022
Galactic Civilizations IV
As the all-powerful leader of a spacefaring civilization, you must seek out new star systems and discover the exciting potential of the subspace realm. There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new - to encounter.
- Developer
- Stardock Entertainment
- Publisher
- Stardock Entertainment
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73
Average of 8 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
73
8 scored reviews
Total coverage
8
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Score range
50–88
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 8 scored reviews, with a 38-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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8 included scored reviews
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80–894 reviews · 50%
70–791 review · 13%
Below 703 reviews · 38%
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Cosmin Vasile
SoftpediaGalactic Civilizations IV Review (PC)
Published 4/29/2022
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Score
85
+12 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalRick Lane
PC GamerGalactic Civilizations 4 review
Published 4/29/2022
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Score
68
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake Hill
COGconnectedGalactic Civilizations IV Review – 4X Space Opera in the Galactic Theater
Published 4/28/2022
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Score
88
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Birch
WccftechGalactic Civilizations IV Review – A Far-Reaching and Unfriendly Frontier
Published 4/26/2022
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalWhitney Meers
PCGamesNGalactic Civilizations 4 review: a great space strategy game
Published 4/26/2022
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Score
80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionGalactic Civilizations IV review — Sleeping in space
Published 4/26/2022
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Score
70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalGalactic Civilizations 4 Review
Published 4/26/2022
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50
-23 vs critic avg
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