Civilization 7 Slammed by Fans on Steam: Heavy Criticism

Fans of Firaxis eagerly awaited the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, hoping for another masterpiece in the beloved series. However, the initial reviews on Steam paint a starkly different picture. The game has garnered over 1,000 reviews with a disappointing score of 37%, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among players. Common complaints center around a clunky interface, outdated graphics, and an overall feeling of incompleteness.

User Cool CGI Dog, after spending approximately 1.5 hours with the game, expressed frustration:

The game feels... so blatantly incomplete after just a few minutes, especially by Civ standards. The resource icons look like they're from 1998, the interface is terrible, and everything feels extremely sloppy.

There isn't any discernible care, which is something I didn't anticipate from Firaxis. The release of Civ VI is a far cry from this incomplete mess. At the very least, Civ VII's interface needs a total visual makeover to at least partially justify its outrageous $70 price tag. With this game, Sid Meyer himself slapped me around and spat in my mouth. I also didn't agree to it.

Another user, WillNever, who played for about 2.5 hours, echoed similar sentiments:

The interface appears and feels as though it was designed during the alpha phase of development and hasn't been altered or enhanced since. Although the new mechanics are intriguing, it's not worth the effort to navigate this awful interface. To make the game fun, months of tweaking are required.

The consensus among reviewers is that Civilization VII was released prematurely and requires substantial improvements. The $70 price tag has come under particular scrutiny, with many players feeling that it does not reflect the game's current quality.

Despite the current disappointment, fans of the series remain hopeful that Firaxis will heed the feedback and release updates to address these issues, restoring the game to the high standards the Civilization series is known for. The franchise has a long history of quality and meticulous attention to detail, and enthusiasts are eager to see Civilization VII live up to that legacy in the future, though it falls short in its present state.