Imagine playing Europa Universalis and arguing that it's ok Russia turned to Britain, because it keeps its core territory![]()
Sure, but as long as the player was still in control I’d argue that’s still a superficial change

I understand that a lot of people were put off Civ 7 as soon as culture switching was announced, that’s fine. I’m not a huge fan of ahistorical progressions either.
I am more arguing against the assertion that the core gameplay loops have changed beyond recognition, which I just don’t agree with at all.