Journalists shared their impressions of Civilization 7 in final previews

Civilization VII previews are overwhelmingly positive, despite initial concerns about gameplay changes from previous iterations. Reviewers praise several key aspects:

• Dynamic Era Focus: Each new era allows players to refocus their civilization's development, ensuring past achievements remain relevant while offering fresh strategic challenges.

• Personalized Leader Bonuses: Frequently used leaders unlock unique bonuses, adding a layer of personalized replayability.

• Era-Specific Gameplay: The multiple eras (antiquity, modernity, etc.) offer distinct, self-contained gameplay experiences within each time period.

• Strategic Flexibility and Crisis Management: The game allows for diverse playstyles. Reviewers highlight instances where neglecting certain aspects (like military) resulted in crises, but the game's flexibility allowed for successful adaptation and resource reallocation.

Civilization VII launches February 11th on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, and is Steam Deck verified.