Alex Donaldson
VG247Civilization 7 review
Published 2/25/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 2/11/2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history. Establish your civilization, construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in pursuit of prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that stands the test of time?
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- Firaxis Games
- Publisher
- 2K
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Critic avg
79
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 17 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1006 reviews · 35%
80–896 reviews · 35%
70–793 reviews · 18%
Below 702 reviews · 12%
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Alex Olney
Nintendo LifeReview: Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Switch) - An Incredible Game That's Not Quite Ready
Published 2/18/2025
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80
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Read originalJake Valentine
DualShockersSid Meier's Civilization 7 Review
Published 2/16/2025
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80
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Read originalNick Petrasiti
TheSixthAxisCivilization 7 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 2/14/2025
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70
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
GameSpotSid Meier's Civilization VII Review - A Fine But Flawed Foundation
Published 2/3/2025
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80
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Read originalAndrew Brown
GamesRadar+Civilization 7 review: "A revolutionary strategy game that cements the series' legendary status" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 2/3/2025
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeana Hafer
IGNCivilization 7 Review
Published 2/3/2025
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70
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Read originalRobert Zak
PC GamerCivilization 7 review
Published 2/3/2025
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76
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBill Lavoy
ShacknewsSid Meier's Civilization 7 review: That's my river
Published 2/3/2025
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalHarry Alston
TheGamerCivilization 7 Review - Classic Civilization With A Few New Twists
Published 2/3/2025
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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