Sid Meier's Civilization VII Reviews
Sid Meier's Civilization VII represents a chapter destined to mark a new era for the legendary strategy franchise. Ambitious is the will on the part of Firaxis Games to aim toward a revolution such as to simultaneously please fans of the saga and new audiences. Not as impeccable, however, is its implementation, with some choices that risk creating disappointment and discontent especially with the most loyal users. The seventh installment of the 4X king is once again excellent, full of brilliant and intriguing insights. Beware, however: some new features may not be very welcome.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Civilization VII feels like an Early Access title with a premium price tag. Its foundations are solid as ever, and it's still fun to play. But there are fewer reasons than before to jump ship into the latest chapter of the illustrious series, especially as Civ VI is around. Give it a year, and we'll talk again.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Despite some minor nitpicks, Civilization 7 is an outstanding addition to the series. It successfully streamlines certain mechanics while adding fresh layers of strategy, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers without alienating long-time fans. The new leader/civilization system, the variety of playstyles, and the dynamic nature of disasters and transitions between ages all help keep the experience engaging.
Civilization VII is well worth jumping into for newcomers, and with a bit of assistance you'll be taking over the world like a pro.
One-third tradition, one-third evolution, one-third innovation—that's the mantra of Firaxis Games. Civilization VII follows this philosophy, refining gameplay mechanics while introducing bold new features that reshape each match. Though the minimalist UI has some drawbacks, the series has always evolved post-launch through updates and expansions. The game balances accessibility for newcomers without alienating longtime fans, staying true to the "just one more turn" spirit.
Review in Italian | Read full review
For newcomers, Civilization VII serves as a more accessible entry point, thanks to its user-friendly gameplay mechanics and structured timeline. For long-term fans, the fresh perspective presents a wealth of new strategic possibilities just waiting to be explored.
This isn’t the best installment of Sid Meier’s Civilization I’ve played. The changes introduced don’t appeal to me. However, I understand where this decision came from — after all, the series has to evolve. The question remains: are these the changes we were expecting? Perhaps people who spent thousands of hours in Civilization will enjoy it more, and the new mechanics might surprise them with their possibilities. Still, I feel like the series has lost its original character, and this repeated redefinition of gameplay won’t do the developers any favors.
Review in Polish | Read full review
The legendary Civilization saga returns with this highly anticipated installment, staying true to many of the elements that built its reputation while attempting to innovate—often in the worst ways. Some new features, like 'historical eras,' are not inherently bad ideas but currently disrupt the otherwise tight gameplay flow.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As with previous releases, Sid Meier's Civilization VII is clearly not going to meet with unanimous approval. Although it adds several new features that were previously DLC, the title profoundly changes the series' mechanics. The developers have opted for a different division in games, with a better balance of technologies. As a result, just because you dominate an Age doesn't necessarily mean you'll win the game. An aspect which may disappoint franchise regulars, but which offers greater accessibility. However, there is still work to be done. The interface needs to be revamped, while the tutorial portion is clearly not sufficient for someone who has never played the license. Not to mention the fact that the game will have to balance itself out as updates are made.
Review in French | Read full review
Civilization VII brings many changes to the series, in great manner related to simplification. Leaders have a main role in the game, and history has been reduced to three eras. Step aside from history, the cluttered interface, the poor optimalization or the high price don't help the game at all, too.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Sid Meier's Civilization VII offers bold changes to its classic formula, with significant improvements to gameplay and civilization development. Streamlined management systems and a revamped economy make for a smoother experience, despite some minor interface and control issues. The game still provides a rich and enjoyable strategy experience for both veterans and newcomers to the series.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
On the other hand, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII takes a bold step forward with major innovations that push the series into a new era. While some of these changes come with drawbacks, they’re minor compared to what this installment brings to the table.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Sid Meier's Civilization VII makes some bold changes to the formula that mostly pay off, streamlining mechanics without losing the soul of what makes the series so addictive and time-consuming.
The strategy and setup of Sid Meier's Civilization VII allows for easy, quick, and fun gameplay.
Civilization VII is a solid game while still having a few flaws. As with these types of games, expect the flaws to be patched out or replaced with new features in DLC. It is still absolutely the game that you can lose many hours to. While the cross-play multiplayer is not quite up and running yet, now is the time to play solo and learn your best strategies. While it may not end up being a fan favorite, the series must go on. Civilization VII is a fresh take on a series while remaining somewhat true to it’s core. It may not ask you for just one more turn just yet but you’ll be asking yourself what time is it during your marathon sessions
In short, Civilization VII is a great turn-based strategy game that has everything a player looking for a well of hours in which to enjoy one of the best experiences of the genre may need. At the same time, I also think it can be a good entry point for those who want to get started, since the game allows you to customize the games in terms of duration and difficulty, achieving a lighter and simpler experience to familiarize yourself with its mechanics.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
So, what’s wrong with Sid Meier’s Civilization VII? Simply put, everything, across the board, is inferior to the previous game. Seventh is devoid of content and charm, it has dumbed-down crucial mechanics, but its greatest sin is drawing inspiration from the lesser clones of Civilization.
Civilization VII reshapes the series with leader-focused gameplay, structured ages, and civ-switching. City-building and combat feel new, but diplomacy is more limited. While the UI has usability issues, core turn-based strategy remains intact. It’s a bold reimagining, though some changes may not appeal to longtime fans.
Civilization VII is a bold evolution of the series, with its changes streamlining the series at the expense of some of its more sophisticated nuances. The Age system re-defines how each campaign will play out, whilst core changes across key mechanics really streamline the experience. At times, this can be really cool – especially when developing cities or going to war – but it can make some aspects less involving and interesting when compared to previous entries in the series.
Civilization VII is a letdown for longtime fans who want to see this franchise evolve to the current generation. Its stunning visuals mixed with a fantastic score are the strong positives.