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Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Firaxis Games·Released Feb 11, 2025·Single player

Platforms
Xbox Series XPS4PCSwitch 2PS5Xbox OneSwitch
Genres
SimulationStrategy
Critic71/100
Across 7 reviews
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About

Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that stands the test of time?

Reviews

8 reviews
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Civilization is one of only two games I’ve had on every computer I’ve ever owned, in its multiple versions, since I first encountered it. (The other is NetHack.) It’s also important in my family. My wife plays it frequently (although she’s been on a…

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Critic80/100
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There's an outstanding game in Sid Meier's Civilization VII just waiting to burst free, but it's trapped under a wet, slimy coating of bugs and a mostly-finished interface. What we have on Switch is a phenomenal game that could be one of the absolute finest in its genre, a true monolith of game design and a delight for all fans of turn-based shenanigans, but its laundry list of launch-day bugs and issues pulls it from the peak it could have reached. It's great as it stands, but with more development time could have been utterly seminal.

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Critic70/100
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Despite its UI issues and missing features, Civ VII is still an enjoyable and addictive experience. Its new mechanics provide a fresh foundation which will no doubt be expanded on over the coming years with more content. If they can get over the substantial formula changes, hardcore fans of the series are more likely to be forgiving of the game's shortcomings and probably won't regret their purchase, but more casual players may want to sit tight until the title has been patched and padded out with more content for a more complete experience.

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IGN
Leana Hafer·Feb 3, 2025
Critic70/100
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Improved warfare and diplomacy are nice, but the desire to streamline and simplify has gone a bit too far.

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Critic80/100
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Civilization 7 is a revolutionary strategy game for newcomers and long-time fans alike, though some tweaks around diplomacy and Ages fall short

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