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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?

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)Tactical
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K

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Critic average

79

Average of 17 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

79

17 scored reviews

Total coverage

17

All coverage currently scored

Score range

40–100

Lowest to highest scored review

Signal shape

Polarized

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.

Score distribution

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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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Matthew Murray

Tom's Guide

Civilization 7 review — two steps forward, one step back | Tom's GuideTom's Guide

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

-19 vs critic avg

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Review: The ultimate cozy, war-mongering strategy game

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

100

+21 vs critic avg

Max Borman

Game Rant

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Review

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+11 vs critic avg

Cale Hunt

Windows Central

Civilization VII review: The best stop for world domination | Windows Central

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+11 vs critic avg

Steven Mills

Destructoid

Review: Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+11 vs critic avg

Tomas Franzese

Digital Trends

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII review: a new age for a classic series

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

Sin Vega

Eurogamer

Civilization 7 review

Published 2/3/2025

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Scoring alignment

Score

40

-39 vs critic avg

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