Civilization 7 Slammed by Fans on Steam: Heavy Criticism

Following the much-anticipated release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, many fans of the Firaxis franchise were expecting another stellar addition to the series. However, the initial reviews on Steam have painted a very different picture. Players have voiced their disappointment, highlighting a range of issues including a clunky interface, outdated graphics, and a general feeling of incompleteness.

At the time of this post, the game has garnered over 1,000 reviews, with a disappointing score of 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, who spent approximately 1.5 hours playing the game, expressed their frustration:

The game feels... so blatantly incomplete after a few minutes, especially by Civ standards. The resource icons appear to be from 1998, the interface is terrible, and everything is 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 player, WillNever, who invested about 2.5 hours in the game, echoed these 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 is 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 is in dire need of substantial improvements. The $70 price tag has been particularly contentious, with players feeling that it does not reflect the current state of the game.

Fans of the series are hopeful that Firaxis will heed the feedback and roll out updates to address the issues and restore the game to the high standards expected of the Civilization franchise. Historically known for its meticulous attention to detail and quality, the series' enthusiasts are holding out hope that Civilization VII will eventually live up to its predecessors. However, in its current form, it falls short of these expectations.