The appeal of Civilization 7 and the series comes from how it simulates the vastness of history. Normally, players guide a single civilization over thousands of years, which is satisfying in a story sense, but it misses the real-life changes that cultures go through. History isn’t just a straight line; societies change, grow, and adapt due to new technologies and social shifts. Past games often overlooked these significant changes by focusing on a single civilization, so players missed out on understanding how culture and technology influence each other.

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