Fans are smashing Civilization 7 on Steam: The game is being heavily criticized

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Key criticisms center around a poorly designed interface, outdated graphics, and a pervasive feeling of incompleteness.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 game's $70 price tag was unjustified and expressed profound disappointment with the final product.

Another user, WillNever, echoed these sentiments after 2.5 hours, stating the interface felt like an alpha-stage design. While acknowledging interesting new mechanics, they emphasized the interface's significant flaws and the need for extensive improvements to make the game enjoyable.

The consensus among many reviewers points to a premature release, demanding substantial updates to address the numerous issues. The $70 price point is particularly contentious, deemed disproportionate to the game's current quality.

Civilization fans remain hopeful that Firaxis will heed player feedback, implementing necessary updates to rectify the problems and restore the series' reputation for quality and attention to detail. The current state of Civilization VII, however, falls far short of expectations.