Civilization V - Civ and Scenario Double Pack: Spain and Inca DLC

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The Spain and Inca Double Pack for Sid Meier’s Civilization V brings two drastically different playstyles into the spotlight—each with its own unique approach to terrain, exploration, and empire expansion. It’s not a sprawling expansion by any means, but what it delivers is a focused and flavorful slice of historical strategy that still holds strong appeal for Civ V fans on Steam. 🏔 The Inca: Architects of the High Places Playing as Pachacuti, leader of the Inca, feels like you’ve been handed the keys to a hidden tactical dimension. The civ’s standout ability allows your units to ignore hill movement penalties and drastically reduces maintenance costs on roads and improvements built on hilly terrain. Steam users frequently highlight this as one of the most satisfying and practical passive abilities in the game—perfect for expansion on mountainous or rugged maps. The Inca also introduce the Terrace Farm, a tile improvement that turns otherwise low-yield hills into productive, food-rich assets. These farms stack especially well in cramped, elevated regions, allowing the Inca to grow powerful, self-sustaining mountain cities that would choke most other civs. 🌍 Spain: Chasing Glory and Gold In contrast, Spain under Isabella thrives on opportunism and risk-reward gameplay. Their unique ability, Seven Cities of Gold, grants bonus gold for discovering natural wonders—and that bonus doubles if you’re the first to find them. It's a gambler’s civ in the best way possible. Steam reviewers with a love for exploration frequently point to Spain’s exhilarating early game, where scouting becomes more than just a tool—it becomes the lifeblood of your empire. However, Spain’s effectiveness is also its weakness. On maps with sparse or hard-to-reach natural wonders, their early advantage can fall flat. This reliance on random map generation introduces a layer of unpredictability that not every player will appreciate. Still, when the stars align and you're the first to discover a wonder, the feeling of hitting the jackpot is unmatched. Their unique units, the Conquistador and Tercio, are solid but situational—best when you're playing a mid-game domination or colonization strategy, which ties in nicely with their thematic identity but may not always be viable. 🎮 Scenario: Conquest of the New World Included in the pack is the Conquest of the New World scenario, which plays like a fast-paced colonization mini-campaign. Here, you’ll race to explore and settle the Americas, facing off against both European powers and Native civilizations. Players on Steam often point to this scenario as one of the most creative, thanks to its modified tech tree and victory conditions. It's immersive, historically driven, and strikes a good balance between storytelling and gameplay. Still, some feel it lacks the replayability of more open-ended scenarios. Once you’ve completed it a couple of times, its charm may wane unless you're a history buff or love scenario-based challenges. ✔️ Pros: Inca’s terrain mastery offers a fresh and flexible playstyle. Spain’s wonder-driven strategy makes exploration genuinely exciting. Scenario is well-designed and historically rich. Adds two civs that differ dramatically from each other and the base game roster. ❌ Cons: Spain is highly map-dependent and can be inconsistent. No new mechanics or systems—just civs and a scenario. Scenario has limited replay value compared to others. 🎯 Final Verdict The Spain and Inca Double Pack isn’t a revolutionary piece of DLC, but it doesn’t need to be. What it offers are two thoughtfully designed civilizations that bring something new to the table—whether it's climbing mountains like a goat with the Inca, or chasing golden dreams with Spain. Add a solid historical scenario on top, and you've got a well-rounded, if modest, addition to Civ V’s ever-expanding universe. Final Rating: 8/10 A flavorful combo that shines brightest in the right setting. Best enjoyed by players who love terrain-based strategy, early exploration, and a bit of historical flair. If you liked my attempt at making a professional review of this game, please leave a like for this review and if you think I should continue doing professional game reviews, then click on "Award" in the bottom right corner. Thank you!