Civilization 7 Battered by Criticism: Fans Unhappy with Latest Installment

Sid Meier's Civilization VII, highly anticipated by Firaxis fans, has received overwhelmingly negative initial Steam reviews. With over 1,000 reviews and a dismal 37% score at the time of writing, players express widespread dissatisfaction.

Key criticisms center on a poorly designed interface, outdated graphics, and a pervasive feeling of incompleteness. User Cool CGI Dog, after just 1.5 hours of gameplay, described the game as "blatantly incomplete," citing "resource icons from 1998," a "terrible interface," and an overall lack of polish. They felt the $70 price tag was unjustified and expressed extreme disappointment with the game's quality.

Another user, WillNever, echoed these sentiments after 2.5 hours, characterizing the interface as an "alpha-phase" design that remains unchanged. While acknowledging intriguing new mechanics, they deemed the poor interface a significant barrier to enjoyment, requiring extensive future development to become playable.

The consensus among many reviewers is that Civilization VII was released prematurely and demands substantial improvements. The $70 price point is frequently cited as disproportionate to the game's current state.

Series fans remain hopeful that developer feedback will lead to significant updates, addressing the numerous issues and restoring the game to the high standards expected of the Civilization franchise. While the series is renowned for its quality and detail, Civilization VII, in its current form, falls far short of expectations.