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ZTGDZTGD Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/27/2015
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Linux / PC / Mac - 10/9/2015
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide
After the first wave of great colony ships departed Earth, the jubilation of humanity was short-lived. Those left behind fell into a violent struggle over the quickly-diminishing resources on their barren home world. From this tumultuous time, four new factions arose. These newcomers were grounded not in the idealism of their predecessors, but on opportunism, resilience, ruthlessness, and above all a commitment to their own survival. Now, many decades after their first landfall on a new planet, the proud survivors of the first expeditions beyond Earth look up to see the skies darkened by a new breed of pioneers. Beyond Earth extended the Civilization franchise from its historical setting into the possible futures of science fiction. Rising Tide extends Beyond Earth to new frontiers on the planet’s surface and beneath its seas, adding even more choices and diplomatic options as you continue to build “just one more turn” toward a new vision for the future of humanity.
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- Firaxis Games
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- 2K Games
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Alex Hudson
Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/15/2015
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Read originalAndrei Dumitrescu
SoftpediaSoftpedia Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/12/2015
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Read originalTom Bitterman
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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Read originalSean Hannley
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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IGNIGN Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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Read originalRichard Cobbett
PC GamerPC Gamer Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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Read originalAlec Meer
Rock Paper ShotgunRock Paper Shotgun Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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ShacknewsShacknews Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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Read originalLucious Barnes
GamingTrendGamingTrend Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Review
Published 10/8/2015
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