"Civilization VI" gameplay makes players put up their very own world through Information Age directly inspired by the Ancient Era. (Photo : Getty Images/ Guang Niu)
The highly-acclaimed strategy game "Civilization 6" is nearing its release date, and Firaxis Games, the developer behind the franchise together with 2K Games have been regularly showcasing the various leaders of "Civilization 6" which can be chosen by players in the upcoming title. As the title gets hyped up, another "Civilization 6" leader gets the spotlight, Pericles a prominent orator for Athens.
According to the official game site, the latest civilization leader to be introduced in the game is Pericles. Pericles will now lead "Civilization 6" as confirmed and also head the Greece civ. Players will be able to play Pericles, one of the well-known statesman and orator from the past as the Firaxis turn-based strategy game arrives next month.
The "Civilization 6" leader is said to be an Athenian general, an influential statesman and also orator. Pericles noticeable achievement is the successful repulsion of the invading Persians back in 478 BC. The new leader lived during what is known as the Golden Age of Athens, when the city-state exerted strong cultural influence and experienced a robust economic growth.
In a newly released "Civilization 6" trailer, Greece is identified as having a unique ability called Plato's Republic which gives gamers an extra wild card the government they choose notwithstanding. Therefore, choosing the Pericles as the "Civilization 6" leader and the civ Greece definitely has its benefits.
In addition, playing as Pericles, the Greece "Civilization 6" leader will give military benefits, especially in the early game. A unique unit called the Hoplite is found in the Greece civ, hence, owning the Hoplite is definitely an added advantage as the unit will get bonuses if it is located adjacent to another Hoplite.
In the course of the game, players playing Greece will manage to have the Acropolis, Greece's unique building which serves as its theater district. Adjacent districts will receive higher cultural bonus from the Acropolis if their building is built on a hill.
Finally, Pericles' ability called Surrounded by Glory will be of advantage to players of the "Civilization 6" game. His ability basically gives additional for bonus to the civ, making it an ideal all-around and powerful early game civ.
To play "Civilization 6" game, players needs to have at least 2 GB RAM and a minimum of 15 GB free hard disk space. Other system requirements include at least an Intel Core2 Duo E6300 or similar caliber processor and an NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT 512MB for the graphics card, Reddit reported.
"Civilization 6" release is slated for Oct. 21, 2016 and will give gamers a chance to test their world domination tendencies.
