Not all changes will be popular, but it’s a great launching point for a new age.

I don’t know why Ars Technica has so many civ 7 reviews. Previous one was 2 weeks ago.

TLDR Verdict

The good

  • The ages system helps to solve many longstanding problems with the overall arc of a Civilization game
  • Influence yield makes diplomacy better than it’s ever been
  • Tweaks and additions turn building city districts into the full realization of what VI was hinting at but never achieved
  • The visual presentation is excellent, with sprawling, intricate cities and detailed leaders
  • Several additions streamline annoying busywork the franchise is known for without curtailing depth

The bad

  • Content is light even though systems are robust; there are no scenarios at all
  • The final few turns of an age end up feeling wonky
  • You can’t rename your cities for some reason

The ugly

  • Some launch-window bugs and other issues might make it worth waiting a few weeks before digging in
  • YorickEnglish
    6·
    1 month ago

    Tbh I’m a bit torn with Civ7, as while I really like the mechanics and all, the game seems pretty empty content-wise with such a small number of civs (and the 4th Era that will be in the 1st expansion)… But on the other hand civilization has constantly been a game I’ve enjoyed hundreds of hours, and it seems I’ll enjoy this one at least just as much!

    I want to reward Firaxis from making good games and give them money, but I don’t want to reward 2K games with their business tactics (especially with Denuvo…).

    • infeeeee@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Everything will be a DLC…

      I remember 5 became a good game after the first expansion pack “Gods and Kings”. I guess it will be the same here, we will have to wait a bit more. (I didn’t play much with 6, I didn’t like the cartoon style, so I don’t how it was there)

      • alekwithak@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 month ago

        VI is also very barebones without the expansions. Seems to be par for the course for Firaxis. It’s a shame because I want to play but I will definitely be waiting for the bundles rather than buying the game and expansions as they come out.