| Atarita |
Alparslan Gürlek |
82 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII blends and modifies features from its predecessor. Although it is a bit barren in terms of innovations, it is a good game in terms of the strategic depth it brings to the series. I can say that it is positioned as an alternative to its predecessor, not a sequel. |
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| Atomix |
Sebastian Quiroz |
90 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
There is no doubt that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the best game in the entire series, a worthy evolution that honors Sid Meier’s legacy, and something that all fans of strategy and simulation games cannot afford to ignore this year. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Elliot Attard |
9 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
It can’t be denied how impressive Civilization VII is as a complete package. This is a franchise that finds a way to continually satisfy, even when compared to its already glowing legacy. Amongst a sea of strategy games, Civilization VII stands tall as a title that understands its identity, shows incredible attention to detail, and lives up to lofty expectations. Future expansions will undoubtedly fill certain notable absences, but even before then, we still have a formidable release that’s deservingly ready to eat away at your free time. |
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| Destructoid |
Steven Mills |
9 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
I’m glad Firaxis is still finding ways to improve a genre it has mastered over the years, and as a result, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 has the series in its best shape yet. |
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| Digital Trends |
Tomas Franzese |
4 / 5 stars |
02-03-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII succeeds at making one of the most storied strategy game franchises still feel fresh. |
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| Entertainment Geekly |
Luis Alvaro |
3.5FALSE |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization VII is worth playing, but it may be best enjoyed after a few patches and DLCs round out its missing edges. If you’re eager for a fresh take on Civ, you’ll find plenty to appreciate, but if you prefer a more complete experience, waiting might be the better move. |
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| Eurogamer |
Sin Vega |
Not Recommended |
02-03-2025 |
A competent entry with some poorly executed ideas and a striking lack of personality. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Unknown |
8.7 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Recent attempts to undermine the reign of Civilization have been unsuccessful, and this new chapter proves that, despite the evolutions, the essence of the series is more alive than ever: Civilization has changed, Civilization is back. |
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| Game Rant |
Max Borman |
4.5 / 5 stars |
02-03-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 takes the franchise’s core formula, overhauls many of its features, and delivers another stellar strategy experience. |
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| Gameblog |
Camille Allard |
9 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
With Civilization 7, Firaxis manages to modernize the franchise beautifully while respecting its heritage. The evolution of the ages, the more strategic diplomacy and the new military system bring a real healthy renewal to the saga. |
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| Gamepressure |
Przemysław Dygas |
5.5 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Right now, Civilization 7 is an incomplete and reduced version of the game, which is plagued by many issues. However, you can feel that under all this mess, a good game might be hiding. |
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| GamePro |
Kevin Itzinger |
83 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization 7 has some great ideas, but still needs some fine-tuning in terms of balancing and AI. |
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| Gamersky |
Unknown |
9.2 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII stands as a testament to the enduring strength of its franchise, much like a civilization that continues to thrive through the ages. Rather than resting on its laurels, it has evolved, constantly integrating innovation and the best elements from its predecessors to further solidify its place in gaming history. Its ability to embrace change while maintaining its core essence proves that this legendary series is still capable of standing the test of time. Civilization VII reaffirms that the series remains as relevant and compelling as ever. |
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| GAMES.CH |
Olaf Bleich |
85 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
“Civilization VII” is motivating, challenging and huge |
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| GameSpot |
Jason Rodriguez |
8 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII remains as fun and engaging as ever, but too many drastic changes lead to glaring issues. |
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| GamesRadar+ |
Andrew Brown |
4 / 5 stars |
02-03-2025 |
I personally think the system does wonders for the usual tedium of late-stage campaigns – while other features, like pairing Leaders with evolving civs, should be a staple going forward. Civilization 7 already feels like the best entry point yet, and with Firaxis’ habit of saving the real polish for expansions… |
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| GRYOnline.pl |
Adam Zechenter |
6 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization 7 is a very pretty and very chaoitc game. Brave but not thought out. It introduces changes that aren’t inherently bad, and they build an interesting foundation for a probably great game in the future. Unfortunately now we got an early access production for a premium access price. |
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| IGN |
Leana Hafer |
7 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
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. |
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| IGN Italy |
Andrea Giongiani |
9 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
A courageous chapter in the Civilization saga. The new “Eras” mechanic breathes new life into a trusted formula. The best 4X turn-based strategy game of this generation. |
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| IGN Spain |
Esteban Canle |
8 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Thanks to its (not so) few changes from previous instalments, Civilization VII provides more freedom to think and strategize so that we can build a different way of playing each time. With a wide range of options and more profound decision-making, Fireaxis offers one of the best games in the franchise. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Unknown |
4.4 / 5 stars |
02-04-2025 |
Civilization VII is more Civilization. If you liked V or VI, then this will probably be right up your street, because it’s essentially more of the same. The changes to eras, leaders, and streamlining of some of the city management might turn off some die-hard players, but the core experience is still there. |
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| INVEN |
Seungjin Kang |
8 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization VII refines its strategic depth through era transitions and civilization changes, though the most thrilling moments feel more spaced out. Despite these shifts, the game retains its signature “just one more turn” appeal—undeniably Civilization. |
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| MondoXbox |
Valerio Tosetti |
9 / 10 |
02-07-2025 |
Even if it suffers from ups and downs and we feel the lack of some features from the past (including a real end-game that takes us into the future era), Sid Meier’s Civilization VII fully succeeds in modernising and improving the historic saga, thanks to the introduction of game systems that make the whole experience smoother, more satisfying and engaging. Highly recommended for both veterans of the series and newcomers. |
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| Paste Magazine |
Dia Lacina |
9.7 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
With Civilization VII, Firaxis’s developers have not only made a gorgeous, beautifully scored game about historical weirdos (seriously, just wait until you’re getting yelled at by Niccolo Machiavelli’s 3D model), they’ve made one that truly feels accessible and invigorating for the franchise and genre. |
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| PC Gamer |
Robert Zak |
76 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
Still a compelling sprint through human history, Civilization 7 sheds a little too much weight to match its excellent predecessors. |
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| PPE.pl |
Maciej Zabłocki |
8.5 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization VII is an impressive attempt to redefine the formula, and at the same time pays homage to the old, best solutions from previous parts. Three eras in one game provide an interesting pace, while friendly diplomacy and a new system of doctrines add variety to the familiar fun. The developers have included a wealth of mechanics here from the first minute, providing a solid foundation without the need to wait for DLC. While the simplifications in management may not be to everyone’s taste, the sheer atmosphere and strategic depth still make this installment worth playing right off the bat. |
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| Press Start |
James Wood |
8 / 10 |
02-04-2025 |
Civilization VII is a newcomers ideal Civ game. Packed full of streamlined systems and approachable design choices, VII gives players access to a fun, gorgeously realised sandbox in which history is (mostly) theirs to decide. While some of its smoothed edges hinder player-driven storytelling, the effort to onboard new players and refresh the game for veterans is ambitious and stacked with potential. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Branislav Koh�t |
8.5 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Despite the fact that the Civilization series has been around for a while, it still manages to bring something new that at least slightly enriches and changes the gameplay. Here we have another quality piece of work that is worth playing. |
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| Shacknews |
Bill Lavoy |
9 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Any time I’m talking, writing, or thinking about the game, I want to play it. I’ve 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. |
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| Siliconera |
Cody Perez |
8 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization VII comes close to easily being the best in the series yet. The gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay features, and more easily understandable mechanics make this welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. But the frustrating Ages system overcomplicates and holds back an otherwise exceptional strategy experience. |
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| SpazioGames |
Daniele Spelta |
Recommended |
01-16-2025 |
Civilization VII – just like every chapter in the series – is a game that should be appreciated over time, especially in a case like this, where the radical desire to take a step towards the future is evident. |
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| Stevivor |
David Smith |
8 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Civ 7 isn’t just good, it’s the real deal. It’s a sequel that thinks like one of the matches it contains – a lot of small but significant strategic decisions that, when added up, create a winner. It feels different enough from previous iterations to justify the 7 in the title, and it thoughtfully builds on what came before. Civilization 7 is one of 2025’s first must-play titles. |
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| The Games Machine |
Nicolò Paschetto |
9.5 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
Firaxis Games confirms Sid Meier’s legacy and puts Civilization VII on top of the 4X genre. They somehow manage to introduce revolutionary new high-level systems and fine-tune a huge amount of details to make the game experience smoother than ever. All hail the King! |
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| TheGamer |
Harry Alston |
4.5 / 5 stars |
02-03-2025 |
This game will devour your hours, chew up your days and spit you out in a hungry, sleep-deprived blob. I can’t wait to play its multiplayer mode after so long in a single-player that isn’t quite fully fleshed out yet. |
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| Tom’s Hardware Italia |
Lorenzo Quadrini |
85 / 100 |
02-03-2025 |
I’ve been conflicted for a long time about the rating for this seventh installment in the series. In the end, I opted for the highest score, despite the fact that—as you may have gathered—Civilization VII is a good game, but not the best in the series. It’s clearly a transitional product, and on this point, I’m very pleased with the developers’ courage and their alignment with the need to shake things up. At the same time, the impact of certain design choices, such as the reset across the three eras, as well as the absence of some key elements from Civilization VI (religion being the most notable), make the current run of Civilization VII feel less focused on strategy and slightly more arcade-like—if you’ll allow me the term. That said, it will still be an opportunity to introduce the game to an even wider audience, without diminishing or devaluing the great quality of the series. |
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| VGC |
Jordan Middler |
5 / 5 stars |
02-03-2025 |
Civilization VII 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. |
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| WellPlayed |
Charlie Braithwaite |
8 / 10 |
02-07-2025 |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII introduces some much-needed shake-ups to the formula with welcome changes. However, at times, it feels like something is missing. For fans of the long-running series, there’s plenty to get excited about, and it’s as addictive as ever. It’s also probably one of the more approachable entries for newcomers. Overall, plenty to love now, and hopefully, some changes to make certain aspects more lovable in the future. |
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| XboxEra |
Goldhawk |
8.6 / 10 |
02-03-2025 |
The core elements of the game are there, they work and it’s fun to play. The incentives and dynamism that the new approach to Civilization switching with the legacy paths will keep the game fresh both across games and within them. Abandoning games after about 80 turns was a big issue for me in the last few titles. I’ve not had the notion to do that yet. |
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