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Sid Meier's Civilization® VII: Crossroads of the World Collection
DLC
(released 5 months ago)
Firaxis Games
2K
TL;DR

It is a strategy and simulation game where players build and manage civilizations throughout history. This expansion pack adds new leaders, civilizations, and natural wonders to enhance gameplay options. Players can lead Ada Lovelace and Simón Bolívar while exploring new geographical features.

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Genres:
4X
City Builder
Grand Strategy
Tags:
Strategy
Turn-Based Tactics
Education
Simulation
War
Turn-Based Strategy
4X
City Builder
Grand Strategy
Political Sim
PvP
Multiplayer
Singleplayer
Historical
Stylized
Tactical
Replay Value
Alternate History
Diplomacy
Hex Grid
Likely Inspirations:
Age of Empires II
Civilization VI
Europa Universalis IV
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Total War: Rome II
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Jul 23, 2025, 2:45 PM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 454
10%
Very Negative

37

278

69%

Purchased on Steam

10

129

31%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

The reviews for Sid Meier's Civilization® VII: Crossroads of the World Collection reveal a strong sentiment of disappointment regarding the pricing and content of the DLC, with many players feeling it is overpriced and lacking in unique features. The ongoing issues with bugs and technical problems further exacerbate player frustration, while a small number of reviews highlight enjoyment of the gameplay experience and potential for future improvements. The sentiment surrounding the game's pricing model and perceived exploitation by Firaxis is particularly pronounced, indicating a significant backlash from the community.

Strongly Positive
Positive
Potential for Improvement

Despite the current issues, some players see potential for the game to improve with future updates.

~4%
Positive Gameplay Experience

Some players still enjoy the gameplay and mechanics despite the issues with the DLC.

~4%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Negative
Reused Assets

Critics mention that the DLC features reused assets from the base game, leading to feelings of laziness in development.

~5%
Desire for More Unique Content

Players wish for more unique units and leaders rather than generic or reused content.

~4%
Community Feedback Ignored

Players feel that their feedback is not being taken seriously by the developers.

~4%
Strongly Negative
Overpriced DLC

Many players feel that the DLC is excessively priced for the limited content it offers.

~58%
Lack of Content

Players express disappointment over the minimal amount of new content provided in the DLC.

~51%
Disappointment with Firaxis

Players express frustration with Firaxis for perceived greed and poor game management.

~50%
Frustration with Pricing Model

Many reviews express frustration with the pricing model, feeling it is exploitative.

~49%
Bugs and Technical Issues

Numerous reviews highlight ongoing bugs and technical problems that hinder gameplay.

~7%
This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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