Civilization VII review: A major overhaul solves Civ’s oldest problems
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Summary
Civilization games are often referred to as cozy games as they are played in a relaxing flow state, making interesting decisions for one more turn late into the evening.
However, Civilization VII has changed a lot from previous versions, and the franchise’s peak for many players was Civilization IV or even Civilization V.
The games cater to a broad range of players, and 2000 hours of gameplay experience has given weight to the reviewer’s conclusions about Civilization VII.
The changes in the overall structure are discussed in detail, along with whether they are worthwhile, and why Civilization VII has the potential to be the best Civ game in recent memory, despite not being as cozy. far less cozy than earlier comfortable iterations.
This is especially the case for late-game transitions, which are notably different and somewhat contentious.