Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Rock Paper Shotgun

Greg Costikyan·Feb 25, 2025

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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…

Nintendo Life

Alex Olney·Feb 18, 2025

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.

Push Square

James Watson·Feb 17, 2025

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.

PC Gamer

Robert Zak·Feb 3, 2025

Critic76/100

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Lighter and leaner, Civilization 7 sets its sights on assimilating a new audience.

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.

GamesRadar+

Andrew Brown·Feb 3, 2025

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

GameSpot

Jason Rodriguez·Feb 3, 2025

Critic80/100

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII remains as fun and engaging as ever, but too many drastic changes lead to glaring issues.

Eurogamer

Sin Vega·Feb 3, 2025

Critic40/100

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Civilization 7 is a competent entry with some poorly executed ideas and a striking lack of personality.