85
Samuel Axon
Ars Technica
“There’s a lot of talk of cozy games these days, and Civilization is definitely my personal cozy game.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- New format makes the game more approachable
- Native support for Apple Silicon
- Freedom to mix and match leaders and civilizations
- Detailed 3D graphics run well on Macs
- Visually impressive
- Matches have a more consistent pace
Points of Contention
- Very expensive
- Unhelpful interface
- Legacy Path system ultimately leads to samey games
- Diplomacy feels half‑baked
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Cliff Joseph
MacWorld
“The more streamlined approach to conquering world history may not appeal to veteran fans of the Civ series, but it does make the game more accessible and approachable for newcomers and casual players.”
80
Dashiell Wood
TechRadar
“Sid Meier's Civilization 7 successfully evolves the long-running strategy series with a wealth of engaging new systems.”
