Many fans of Firaxis were eagerly awaiting another masterpiece following the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII. However, the initial reviews on Steam have been overwhelmingly negative. Gamers have expressed frustration over the game's clunky interface, outdated graphics, and an overall sense of incompleteness.
At the time of the post, the game had amassed over 1,000 reviews, achieving a disappointing score of 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, after spending approximately 1.5 hours playing, shared their disappointment:
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 Meier himself slapped me around and spat in my mouth. I also didn't agree to it.
Another player, WillNever, who spent about 2.5 hours in the game, 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 is not worth the effort to navigate this awful interface. To make the game fun, months of tweaking are required.
The consensus among many reviewers is that the game was released prematurely and is in dire need of significant improvements. The price point of $70 has been particularly contentious, with players arguing that it does not reflect the current quality of the product.
Fans of the series are hopeful that the developers will heed the feedback and roll out updates to address the issues and restore the game to the high standards the Civilization series is known for. The Civilization franchise has always been celebrated for its quality and attention to detail, and while fans are optimistic about the future of Civilization VII, they are unanimous in their dissatisfaction with its current state.
