My first experience with theCivilizationfranchise was watching my older brother playCiv 3.
That changed when I playedCiv 5, and I ended up sinking hundreds of hours into the game.
Though I played5more, I still enjoyedCiv 6.
As a long-running fan of the series, it was inevitable that I would at least giveCiv 7a try.
I have also seen some hyperbolic reviews that are way too hard onCiv 7.
I can understand complaints aboutCiv 7s feeling somewhat unfinished.
There are also fewer starting map types and map sizes thanCiv 6had at launch.
Some complaints Ive seen aboutCiv 7s Legacy Paths have also resonated with me.
They do serve to make the game feel a bit more linear.
To me,they almost feel likeCivtraining wheels.
However, despite all these complaints, I still have hope thatCiv 7can turn things around.
After all, I boughtCyberpunk 2077in 2020as soon as it was released.
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That said,just becauseCiv 7feels a little unfinished right now, doesnt mean it wont improve over time.
Issues, especially minor ones like the Civilopedia, can be ironed out in patches and updates over time.
In fact, the Earth map wasnt inCiv 6at launch either.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII empowers players to guide their empires through three distinct Ages—Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern—each offering unique civilizations and challenges. For the first time, leaders and civilizations can be mixed and matched, allowing unprecedented strategic combinations.
Things likeCiv 7s Legacy Pathscan also be addressed in later updates.
I wont pretend like every issue that every player has can be addressed byCiv 7.
I dont thinkCivilization 7is dead on arrival.
For the first time, leaders and civilizations can be mixed and matched, allowing unprecedented strategic combinations.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII empowers players to guide their empires through three distinct Ages—Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern—each offering unique civilizations and challenges. For the first time, leaders and civilizations can be mixed and matched, allowing unprecedented strategic combinations.
