Recent reviews by MR. Becker

I've been playing *Civilization* since the first game on my Amiga 500, spending thousands of hours in the series—2,900+ in *Civ 5*, 2,600 in *Civ 6*, and now about 50 hours in *Civ 7*. I completed a full game in *Civ 7*, and while I found it enjoyable, it lacked the depth and excitement that kept me coming back to previous entries. After one playthrough, I felt no real urge to start again.

The new Era System, dividing the game into Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern, felt more like three separate games rather than a natural progression. Advancing required predefined objectives that often didn’t fit my strategy, making the experience feel forced. Instead of shaping my own civilization’s story, I was following arbitrary tasks that pulled me out of the immersion.

Diplomacy felt lifeless. The new Influence Currency turned negotiations into a static, transactional process with no real sense of evolving relationships. AI leaders didn’t feel dynamic, and decisions rarely had meaningful consequences. Compared to previous entries, diplomacy in *Civ 7* lacked the tension and strategic depth that should make international relations engaging.

In an era where LLM-driven AI is transforming gaming, I would have loved to see a more advanced, unpredictable AI that truly challenged the player. A smarter, more adaptive AI could have made diplomacy, warfare, and even city management more engaging. Instead, *Civ 7*'s AI feels rigid and predictable, rarely forcing me to rethink my strategies. A well-implemented adaptive AI could have made each game unique, ensuring no two playthroughs felt the same.

The UI is packed with information, but it's often unclear what is interactive and what’s just a static report. Some screens feel cluttered, while others lack basic functionality. There were moments when I wasn’t sure if I was making decisions or just looking at numbers. A more intuitive UI would make managing an empire smoother and more enjoyable.

One feature I truly enjoyed was the new Army Leader system, which added more personality and depth to warfare. However, I wished for an in-game unit editor, allowing players to customize military units with unique attributes—if I wanted to create a massive, immobile cannon, I should have that freedom. More customization would significantly enhance replayability.

*Civilization VII* has some interesting ideas but struggles with execution. The era system disrupts pacing, diplomacy feels hollow, and the UI needs refinement. While the Army Leader mechanic is a welcome addition, the AI feels outdated, missing a huge opportunity to push the series forward.

That said, I still want to give it a thumbs-up—not because I think it's a great game right now, but because I’ve spent a lot of money on it and believe it has potential with major improvements. I’m writing this review in the hope that the developers see it and make the necessary changes. *Civilization* is a legendary series, and I’d love for *Civ 7* to become the game it deserves to be.

Super fun couch 4 player!

This is so incredibly good, even 20 years later!!!

This is so incredibly good, even 20 years later!!!

Pay, pay and pay! DRM and sell your soul to the game corporation!

This game is very good and the only worthy successor of Jagged Alliance 2!!!

it's fun :-)

Super funny coop with friends!!!

This is so fun! And even greater in CO-OP!

One of my favorite games!