Sid Meier's Civilization VII Reviews
Sid Meier's Civilization VII introduces some much-needed shake-ups to the formula with welcome changes. However, at times, it feels like something is missing. For fans of the long-running series, there's plenty to get excited about, and it's as addictive as ever. It's also probably one of the more approachable entries for newcomers. Overall, plenty to love now, and hopefully, some changes to make certain aspects more lovable in the future.
Even if it suffers from ups and downs and we feel the lack of some features from the past (including a real end-game that takes us into the future era), Sid Meier's Civilization VII fully succeeds in modernising and improving the historic saga, thanks to the introduction of game systems that make the whole experience smoother, more satisfying and engaging. Highly recommended for both veterans of the series and newcomers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
I’m hooked once again on the market’s premier strategy franchise. I’m not sure if I like it more than the previous entry, but Civ VII reminds me why I love the genre...
A competent entry with some poorly executed ideas and a striking lack of personality.
Civilization 7's improved warfare and added bits of narrative flair give me reasons to keep clicking one more turn late into the night, but the desire to streamline and simplify this legendary 4X series feels like it has also gone a bit too far, particularly when it comes to the interface.
Still a compelling sprint through human history, Civilization 7 sheds a little too much weight to match its excellent predecessors.
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 takes the franchise's core formula, overhauls many of its features, and delivers another stellar strategy experience.
This game will devour your hours, chew up your days and spit you out in a hungry, sleep-deprived blob. I can’t wait to play its multiplayer mode after so long in a single-player that isn’t quite fully fleshed out yet.
I personally think the system does wonders for the usual tedium of late-stage campaigns – while other features, like pairing Leaders with evolving civs, should be a staple going forward. Civilization 7 already feels like the best entry point yet, and with Firaxis' habit of saving the real polish for expansions...
Sid Meier's Civilization VII remains as fun and engaging as ever, but too many drastic changes lead to glaring issues.
Civilization VII is just as habit-forming as its predecessors, and sports the same excellent core design alongside some outstanding new ideas. But these struggle to make themselves known among clunky changes that simplify its trademark complex gameplay for the worse.
Any time I’m talking, writing, or thinking about the game, I want to play it. I’ve been writing this for hours, and those are precious hours where I could be growing my Ming empire and slapping the other leaders around. Civ 7 is an absolute banger.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII succeeds at making one of the most storied strategy game franchises still feel fresh.
I’m glad Firaxis is still finding ways to improve a genre it has mastered over the years, and as a result, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 has the series in its best shape yet.
Civilization VII is bold enough to add big changes to its formula, without getting rid of everything that has made the series iconic. Say goodbye to your free time, as from PC to handheld, every waking moment will be consumed by One More Turn.
Firaxis Games confirms Sid Meier's legacy and puts Civilization VII on top of the 4X genre. They somehow manage to introduce revolutionary new high-level systems and fine-tune a huge amount of details to make the game experience smoother than ever. All hail the King!
Review in Italian | Read full review
There is no doubt that Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the best game in the entire series, a worthy evolution that honors Sid Meier's legacy, and something that all fans of strategy and simulation games cannot afford to ignore this year.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
With Civilization 7, Firaxis manages to modernize the franchise beautifully while respecting its heritage. The evolution of the ages, the more strategic diplomacy and the new military system bring a real healthy renewal to the saga.
Review in French | Read full review
Recent attempts to undermine the reign of Civilization have been unsuccessful, and this new chapter proves that, despite the evolutions, the essence of the series is more alive than ever: Civilization has changed, Civilization is back.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Civilization 7 has some great ideas, but still needs some fine-tuning in terms of balancing and AI.
Review in German | Read full review