I have a vivid memory of watching my dad play Civilization 2 on the PlayStation as a kid. It looked impenetrable from the outside with a sea of menus, tiny units, and decisions I couldn’t begin to parse, but it has never billed itself as a spectator sport. My own entry came years later when Civilization 5 dropped to a fiver in a sale, cheap enough to rope a few friends in. It clicked immediately, being more forgiving than real-time strategy games with no rush strategies, no unit spam, and simultaneous turns that respected everyone’s time. Perhaps Civilization 7 could be your entry point, with a 40% discount at Fanatical right now, bringing the price down to $41.99 / £35.99.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: Civilization 7’s biggest free update is almost here and, with a 40% discount, now is the ideal time to buy

 I’ve followed Civilization since my dad’s PlayStation days, and the upcoming free Test of Time update makes this Fanatical sale the perfect entry point.  PCGamesN