Reviewers LikedBeautiful art style and sound designThe Age system is a true standoutMatches have a more consistent paceClassic Civilization feelingMixing and matching leaders and civs adds strategic varietyReviewers Didn't LikeSome missing customization and game optionsLive-service leaders don't feel like CivilizationSome minor visual bugs here and thereQuality of life issues hold the game backDiplomacy feels half-bakedMatches sometimes end abruptly, and the conclusion is muddySimilar Games Our editors hand-pick these games based on a broad criteria: similar games that cater to the same player base, or games that share similar themes, gameplay mechanics, or artistic styles. Expert reviews and ratings 40 Civilization 7 is pretty and detailed and sounds fine (I caught that one tune from Colonization!). AI turns are perhaps the fastest I've ever seen, and its UI has enough potential to make some of my complaints feel patchable. Its design broadly works, and a certain kind of city-optimising fan may even love it. But its lack of character is endemic, the extent of its annoying habits and oversights shocking for a series of such pedigree. It's a dull, contradictory game, and instead of showing everyone how it's done, it's felt since hour one like a game that leaves the 4X throne empty. By EuroGamer on February 03, 2025 80 In the end, it all works - its just very different. The subtle whiff of compromise in order to launch the game far and wide is there - but compromise is just fine if the end result works. It does. Im happy. As someone who has somewhere in the region of a thousand hours logged across Civ 4, 5, and 6, Im ready to add hundreds more to that tally in the seventh entry. Some of that will come in years as the game grows and expands, as is Civilization tradition. But the point is, the foundations here are firm. The legend of one desperate extra turn, over and over again, forever, is secure. By VG247 on February 03, 2025 70 Firaxis combats the inherent bloat of the 4X genre with partial success. All of the big new ideas in Civilization 7 work well and it's tighter and more engaging than any of its predecessors. Nevertheless, your sense of connection still begins to wane by the midgame. By PCGamesN on February 03, 2025 70 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. By IGN on February 03, 2025 76 Still a compelling sprint through human history, Civilization 7 sheds a little too much weight to match its excellent predecessors. By PCGamer on February 03, 2025 90 This game will devour your hours, chew up your days and spit you out in a hungry, sleep-deprived blob. I cant wait to play its multiplayer mode after so long in a single-player that isnt quite fully fleshed out yet. I cant wait to spend hours figuring out unique strategies for each leader and civilization. I cant wait to finally beat the Deity AI with any other victory condition than military dominance, which is still the easiest way to win. Oh, and the Mongolian theme music is the greatest Civilization music weve had to date. By TheGamer on February 03, 2025 90 Civilization 7's biggest changes fix mid- and end-game pacing, clean up clutter on the map, and open up more strategic avenues than ever before. Victory and unit balancing will no doubt be tweaked as developers receive feedback and data, but otherwise, the game is in a great state (something that's becoming increasingly rare in AAA games). Pricing and DLC gripes aside, Civilization 7 should prove to be the best playground for world domination for years to come. By WindowsCentral on February 03, 2025 90 Despite my gripes, the biggest compliment that I can give Civilization 7 is to say that this review is inconvenient. Any time Im talking, writing, or thinking about the game, I want to play it. Ive 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. By ShackNews on February 03, 2025 100 Civilization 7 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. By VGC on February 03, 2025 90 Sid Meier's Civilization 7 offers a fantastic experience for fans of the franchise and genre. Its turn-based gameplay loop is endlessly addicting, the civilizations and leaders are a joy to play around with, and its exploration of history is a sight to behold. It has a few flaws that need to be worked out, but just like almost every Sid Meier's Civilization game before it, those will likely be addressed with future patches and DLC content. By GameRant on February 03, 2025Load More Reviews