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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Chat Text-to-speech
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Mouse Only Option
Narrated Game Menus
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Touch Only Option
HDR available
Family Sharing

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

Developers: Firaxis Games
Publishers: 2K
Release Date: Feb 10, 2025
Price (USD): $45.49
Current Players: 9.7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(50%)
stunning graphics
combat system
replayability
tactical depth
civilization switch
city management
innovation attempts
age system
UI issues
stability problems
unfinished content
The age transition system is a major stumbling block for many players, who find it disrupts continuity and leads to a sense of incoherence in their progression. While the graphics and combat systems receive praise for their detail and tactical depth, the overall experience is marred by a clunky UI and issues with technical stability. The game is seen as attempting to innovate, but its current state seems unfinished, leading to mixed feelings about its direction and core mechanics.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the game's stunning graphics and visual style, which is often praised for its beauty and immersive detail.
  • Many users enjoy the new combat system, especially the introduction of Commanders, which adds a tactical depth to warfare not present in previous Civ iterations.
  • There is enthusiasm for the game's replayability and the variety of leader and civilization combinations, offering players different strategic experiences.
  • The game's concept of evolving civilizations and leaders being separate entities has been well-received for adding diversity to gameplay.

    • Negative Points

  • The age transition system is a major point of criticism, as it breaks continuity and forces a reset in progress, which many players find disruptive.
  • The UI is frequently described as clunky and non-intuitive, obstructing gameplay with poor information display and navigation.
  • Players express dissatisfaction with the game's stability, citing frequent crashes, especially during age transitions, and other technical issues.
  • The game is perceived as incomplete, with significant content missing that players expect based on previous Civ games, leading to a reliance on DLCs to fill those gaps.

    • Mixed Points

  • Opinions on the new age and civilization switch feature are divided; some find it a refreshing change, while others believe it undermines the traditional Civ experience.
  • The removal of workers and changes to city management are seen as a simplification by some, appreciated for reducing micromanagement, but others miss the complexity it removed.

    • Common Themes

  • A significant divide exists between players who appreciate the innovations and those who miss the traditional Civ mechanics.
  • Many reviews highlight a need for further updates and expansions to realize the game's potential fully, acknowledging the game's unfinished feel.
  • The divided reception of the game's direction points to a tension between innovation in game design and the expectations set by previous Civ installments.
    • Updated 11/12/2025, 12:01:35 AM UTC
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