Civilization 7: Don't Make These 14 Mistakes!

[@shaunsutcliffe9211]

As a long term civ player and over 20 hours of playtime for civ 7, I can gladly say that this is a 10/10 for me. They have fixed so many problems and issues that the past civ games have been lacking. Look past the hate train people are on and try it for yourself.

[@MastaDRD]

It's the same cycle as ever. New Civ game comes out with just the basegame systems and content, some bugs, etc. Everyone hates it but they'll still play it because it's fresh and new after a near-decade of the last game has grown stale. They fix the bugs, release more content, add more systems with Expansions, and then it ends up being the best Civ ever. Then they release a new Civ game. Ad infinitum.

[@rickoniumneptoone]

Guys I played the game for two hours last night I have early access. Trust me, if you actually like Civ you'll love it. A lot of people are ungrateful fr fr.

[@robertpeacock894]

I disagree with you, but it’s a great sequel to Human Kind. I do have to give them credit. They took all the praise and awards from Civ 6 and said we need to change everything! Still playing it though 😂

[@xAntoIRL]

@@rickoniumneptoone I'm having fun

[@Scott_Silver]

@@rickoniumneptoone I am about 100 turns in and really love it and the combat is really cool

[@Pete-m7o]

People really wanted Civ 6.5, they didn't really want a new game

[@thegermansteve5635]

I'm loving it too, pls send help played 15 hours already xD

[@PaulMDurandJr]

Played all day today (7 hours). It’s different but fun. Can’t wait to get up and play again. People these days are so quick to complain and bash every little thing. This game IS NOT bad

[@burakonlem2143]

I bought the Founder's Edition, and played about 5-6 hours so far. It needs polish, UI is bad, the game lacks a lot of "quality of life" features, such as quick movement or mouse edge scrolling. However, it is still a very good game, and I can easily see it becoming one of the best Civ games after a DLC or two. For me, buying the founder's edition was worth it. To be able to start playing the vanilla game earlier than most players, and the price covering the future dlc's of 2025 is a good deal for me.

[@theinnergamer7703]

A lot of people going on in the comments about not buying games on release day are forgetting a key fact. Without people buying games on release day, they flop, they hardly get updated and they dont get sequels. Instead if moaning about it, maybe thank thoughs of us willing to play a maybe not so polished game (although ive already got over 30 hours, had 0 issues and am enjoying myself) because without us they wouldnt of even gotten to civ 7

[@JohnRader-p2s]

Definitely a 10 out of 10 so far.... yes a few bugs, but all games come with bugs that get sorted out. Also the more people that play the faster the bugs get worked out because you have a bigger group reporting.

[@FernandaHaiabe]

I still enjoy playing civ V lol

[@sandyhoreruthven]

Played civ for years and I have to say this new one is great! Loving it

[@droppingplates87]

I agree with everyone here about waiting as the best idea to buy this game. But on that same note. someone has to buy the game on release date guys. If they don’t that causes monetary issues and we might not get a CIV 8.

[@Transformer-x6t]

Who would WANT it if this is the path they are going down???

[@apropercuppa8612]

Good. Let this god awful franchise die off already.

[@MBates1212]

@@Transformer-x6t I do, I bought early access for $130 and am enjoying it quite a bit. Differences of opinions is a wild theory I know, but it exists.

[@Transformer-x6t]

@@MBates1212 You sound like you enjoy setting fire to money lol

[@MBates1212]

@@Transformer-x6t I just look at games being a $/hr investment. If I know I’m going to spend 100s of hours on a title I have no problem spending the money. I only hesitate for games with limited replayability such as single player action games.

[@colbys1234]

I love this game so far. I'm glad I bought it 5 days early. How the fuck do I use my merchant?

[@aleccaldas8616]

You need to walk it to the city you want to trade with, then click the create trade route button on the trader

[@colbys1234]

@aleccaldas8616 I swear on my steam account I have tried that. Maybe I didn't have something research or maybe I was at friendly enough. Thank you for your assistance

[@theproz997]

@@colbys1234 you should always be able to send one merchant to a civ / city state. You can use improve trade relationship to add an additional merchant to a certain civ

[@BTW02]

@@colbys1234 You may have to use influence to create the possibility of a trade route. I think that’s how I’m doing it.

[@MBates1212]

lol had same issue, I finally just walked them over there to the other city and it worked. Definitely wasn’t explained properly.

[@drew2pac]

Mistake 1: Never buy a game at launch. Wait until they iron out the issues ;) Cyberpunk is a great game, but not so much at launch

[@arksector]

No Man's sky feelings

[@patrickblah]

I played cyberpunk at launch and it was still fun.

[@xrydisx]

If no one buys the game at launch they aren't going to support it lol.

[@arksector]

@ I bought it though, and pretty happy overall :)

[@Padronous]

Bro this is nowhere even close to CP launch.

[@Jehuty256]

Sad to see people defending corporations releasing a broken and unfinished product now wonder why games companies will never change their attitude because people keep enabling their bad business practices.

[@Smi77y1]

What’s broken/unfinished? I haven’t noticed any issues yet. Games great.

[@watsupwitdat100]

Bunch of babies in the comments, no one is forcing you to buy the game now

[@MBates1212]

I guess people take pride in being broke these days. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😂

[@Jehuty256]

or people expect a game to work and be finished when the spend 70 dollars for it

[@MBates1212]

@@Jehuty256 It works just fine? I haven’t had a crash or anything of the sort. Is the UI a little unpolished? Tool tips missing etc, yes. Is that game breaking? Not even in the slightest.

[@TaeEmpty]

Wow all the comments are so clever…

[@inevitable48]

Just a bunch of salty poor losers still playing civ 3 in their basements alone. Civ 7 looks great, can't wait.

[@aaronvenn8660]

This.

[@MBates1212]

@@TaeEmpty “Oooh that’s something I don’t like or have interest in, I need to go comment on it!” It’s a true testament of how dumb and entitled today’s gamers have become. Everything has to cater to them or it needs to be changed. Because surely there’s no other options to choose from. It’s pathetic.

[@joshuarowe8410]

Everyone with the exact same opinion thinking they're the messiah of game industry

[@mpomp6378]

It's good it's just... I don't like that I feel like I'm leveling up like I'm playing an Online RPG. The gems you unlock and even them existing is a terrible idea. Exploration age was a bummer too. I felt forced to expand to new lands, even though I completely took over my home continent and have no reason to leave.

[@mr.t993]

Mistake No1: Buying the game in the first place.

[@kyoggaPH]

1st mistake is buying the game right now This 2K monetizing shit is awful.

[@megaloth1955]

05:57 - gee, thanks. I'm falling behind, and there's absolutely nothing I can do about it. I've built everything, expanded up to my city limits, and the AI just surpasses me in mid-late game. Sounds like a skill issue, but I'm not sure what am I doing wrong, and why the AI keeps surpassing me so badly each time. And yes, I make sure to build on highest yield locations.

[@thereaper7682]

I read the comments before buying civ 7 and I guess I'm spared

[@AM97776]

Mistake 1: buying Civ 7 in 2025 - wait until 2026 for a complete game

[@Tom-yz3op]

@@AM97776 2030*

[@sandakas]

This is a matter of preference. I am happy to be able to play the game 6 months before it is completely ironed out. I am glad for the opportunity. Some people prefer to play a polished game and that is fine as well, but they then need to wait longer.

[@nft_nftoglu]

@@sandakas At least get paid by being a game tester. You are just a dork now.

[@SerLevi]

@@sandakasdo you even know what you’re saying?

[@XCsuperstarr2010]

​@@nft_nftogluIt's no different than playing a Bethesda game early in it's life cycle. Or a CD Projekt Red game. Some people are happy to play a game with some minor bugs.

[@cyphruss]

Castlevania: Aura of Holy Might (New Album - Content Released Weekly Till Mid-April) This is a collection of remixes from the 8-bit and 16-bit era of the franchise.

[@kenk5269]

1: pre ordering 2: buying the founders 3: taking a loan to buy civ7 4: ask money from someone to buy 5: use your card in long payments 6: use your remaining money to buy it 7: sell your kidneys just to buy it 8: rob a bank to buy 9: beg on TikTok 10: steal from your local physical store 11: trade your iPhone for civ7 12: i rather not eat just to buy the game 13: throw tantrums at your parents 14: just the thought of considering buying it makes it a crime

[@joaovasco3059]

It wasnt enough to use Civilization 7...you had to put 14 mistakes...14! Two times 7...this is IGN clearly mocking us

[@anirudhagarwal2132]

seems overly complicated than the previous games

[@mpomp6378]

It's oddly much easier. I'm a bit bummed as a Civ fan this seems like it was designed to attract new/casual players. It may become the Skyrim of Civ. When Skyrim dropped it annoyed die hards because it was simpler, but it grew to be respected as one of the best.

[@noozingnop]

Biggest mistake: Buying this unfinished game

[@Krudley]

Soon as I saw the video I thought "top comment has got to be about buying the game right now". I came back to Cyberpunk once it was fixed. I came into No Man Sky, once it was bought up to market spec. I am yet to return Cities and I've walked away from Call of Duty. I don't think I'm anything special here. Your move, Firaxis... what's it going to be? Hello Games approach or Activision approach?

[@user-kt6dd7kq6w]

One F**king Huge Mistake : Buying Civ7 before all dlc launches.

[@paradoxine6287]

Civ switching because historical accuracy was one of their biggest mistakes too xd

[@familyguyfan673]

^^ Listen to this guy. The best way to play this game is to wait 8 years until all the DLC has been released. Fucking moron lol

[@dustinbeckett7832]

Same talking points as eurogamer

[@mattanigma]

The mistake I didn't avoid but was able to rectify is getting a refund on this crap on Steam.

[@G1ZM0S1S]

All the hate in comments and im just here like, given time, itll have so much more to it soon enough lol

[@danielvital6836]

I just watched the Eurogamer video and some of these tips are the same word for word and same order. Was there like a script from Civilization or something?

[@Bryan-f8k2s]

I cant get past the subpar U.I. It's the biggest make or break factor to a strategy game for me. Im honestly a bit surprised they would release the game in such an unpolished state compared to their predecessors, though I do like some of the new ideas for Civ.

[@AC-hj9tv]

Don't make the mistake of buying the game

[@isxj4tts]

Civ 5 is better

[@mdoucet7907]

Is this bellulargaming talking ?? Sounds like him

[@brandonbergh2585]

Early access can suck one

[@KJShinra]

Number 1 mistake to avoid is buying the game

[@raggyg2010]

Imma wait tilk this goes on sale

[@TheLoops73]

Hold up..the man who made this video, his name is jen? As in Jennifer? Weird

[@BladeRunner2025_]

It's Mediocre to Bad, and semi-finished..

[@romanmalakhov8723]

1-14 dont play it

[@ZayerRs]

My god... You've reminded me why I never use IGN for reviews/tips.

[@1977Futre]

How can someone who has played the game for half a day give people insight?

[@mpomp6378]

To be fair it's Civ 7... a lot of the mechanics have been around for 6 other installments.

[@Transformer-x6t]

First mistake: BUYING THIS FAILURE OF A GAME

[@charlieburrows7490]

it's not "here" at all.....Feb 11th

[@WeeStev0]

@@charlieburrows7490 pre-order bonus allows you to play today

[@jameschin8673]

@@charlieburrows7490 you get early access today if you buy the more expensive editions not the just the standard one

[@hanleyforhire]

Early access has started for Deluxe and Founders editions.

[@Jaydavis2510]

What’s up with the copy and paste video! Literally word for word this video and eurogamer video 😪

[@ZardozXerxes]

#1 buying the game.

[@HD-fc4ds]

1. Dont ever buy civ games no more

[@bionicsquid175]

Mistake 1: Buying the game.

[@ba8e]

Mistake #1: Buying this piece of shit game

[@FM_DOS_GURI]

sometime i think, if we gather all IGN's employee into a room, would achieve at least 1 IQ... ING'S job interview e like, "i like turtles" IGN="you're hired"

[@jonanamar8503]

$70 is way too much for a game….

[@dbrown23]

@@jonanamar8503 it seems like it… but when you think about how much we paid for games in 1990… and then in 2000 and then in 2010… it’s been stagnate for decades yet we all know we’ve been paying more for everything else in life. I’m not trying to defend it as much as just say… I get why.

[@inevitable48]

Bro game prices have barely changed in 40 years. We are fucking lucky it's only $70. I was buying N64 games for $50 and $60 lmao.

[@KingPharaohYT]

What world do you live in so small minded the roi you get for you money paying for entertainment is unmatched worldwide with video. Honestly a huge problem. But saying the prices are too much is insane wrok in my opinion

[@meoff7602]

For a game that has no micro transactions. 70 bucks is actually cheap. You do know that's why Call of Duty had no problems going onto things like game pass. They know people will buy the cosmetic bundles like crazy and pay to skip ahead on the battle pass.

[@vs2572]

Why the f this is the fake video but different voice as the euro gamer one

[@BullyMaguire2007-1]

You forgot to mention the mistake of playing over 2 hours. Steam won’t give you a refund if you play over 2 hours.

[@copperclawz]

Avoid these 14 mistakes by not buying this game, which is the biggest mistake.

[@qasderfful]

Mistake #0: buying this game.

[@hanleyforhire]

So it isn’t a mistake?

[@bbag1550]

I wont make the mistake of buying this overpriced alpha state dumbed down DLC, back to V.

[@MBates1212]

As far as Civilization goes (or any grand strategy game for the matter) the amount of hours of entertainment for years to come it gives is well worth the price point (in my opinion). Complaining about something you don’t want or need to take part in is just silly. Are you all looking to take solidarity in being broke or something? If so, you probably all chose the wrong hobby. Prices of games are only going to go up, not down. No amount of crying will change that. 🙄 Don’t like the game? Why are you watching a guide for it? 🤦‍♂️

[@Jehuty256]

So we should accept broken and unfinished games even if we pay 100 dollars for it?

[@MBates1212]

@@Jehuty256 Broken? 🤣 what about it is broken? It plays just fine. The UI needs polish sure, missing tool tips and information, but everyone’s acting like their game constantly crashes or something? 🙄

[@fataldreams4105]

So how many of you fed the lies with your wallet even though every gaming company has lied to us repeatedly for years now? What a joke!!!!!!

[@Infoculus]

Ara history untold > Civ 7

[@HamzyCore]

Sixth

[@PatGunn]

Has denuvo, so it's a big mistake to buy it.