Like the core game, the Brave New World expansion quickly devolves into the same cycle of rote resource accumulation of filling culture, gold, science, tourism, faith, and happiness buckets.
Developer Firaxis Games is usually known for serious strategy titles like XCOM and Civilization. So what the heck are they doing on iOS with ghouls, goblins, and vampires?
If you've ever wanted to lead an alien invasion of Earth, XCOM: Enemy Unknown's new multiplayer mode will let you command extraterrestrial ground forces against other players in turn-based, tactical battles.
Firaxis' update to the classic X-Com: UFO Defense brings new innovations -- including mission variety, the two-action system, and sticky-cover indicators -- to the series while unfortunately leaving at least three others at the door.
Firaxis and Valve teamed up to add Steam Workshop support to Civilization V. We've sifted through the junk to bring you the best modifications to the turn-based strategy title.