Feature2017-06-29

Civ 6, EUIV and Endless Legend designers on how their strategy games create the illusion of a world

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Oliver Milne Rock Paper Shotgun
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Sid Meier's Civilization VI
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Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Genres · simulation
Release · Oct 20, 2016
Developer · Firaxis Games
PCMobileNintendo SwitchPS4Xbox One
77 articles 63 writers 20 reviews
Amplitude Studios
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Amplitude Studios
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2012–2026
Latest · Endless Legend 2
Top genres · strategy, tbs, rpg
116 articles 66 writers 10 games
Endless
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Endless
Active · 2014–2026
Latest · Endless Legend 2
Top genres · strategy, rpg, indie
191 articles 115 writers 3 games
Illusion
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Illusion
Active · 1990–2013
Latest · Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Top genres · platformer, adventure
37 articles 32 writers 2 games
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