Six Things Firaxis Developers Got Wrong About CIV VII

It is well known that CIV VII's reception has been rocky. Fans of the game are not hailing it as the great leap forward for the franchise as they had hoped when the game's release was first announced. Without trying to pick away at specific points of the game that have annoyed players, this video attempts to examine the philosophy behind certain decisions made by the game's developers that steered CIV VII in the wrong direction—or, at least, in a direction that has upset and turned away players. If CIV VII ever hopes to get back on course and become a beloved member of the pantheon of great CIV games, it will need to remember Sid's rule of thirds and look deeply into these 6 key missteps that have upset its once loyal fanbase. 00:00 The 1.2.0 Patch 00:58 Sid's Rule of Thirds 02:07 First Mistake 03:10 Second Mistake 05:00 Third Mistake 06:31 Fourth Mistake 09:30 Fifth Mistake 10:55 Sixth Mistake 12:08 Conclusion