"Civilization 7 Faces Heavy Criticism from Fans on Steam"

Fans of Firaxis eagerly awaited the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, expecting another masterpiece in the renowned series. However, the initial reviews on Steam have been overwhelmingly negative, with gamers expressing dissatisfaction over the game's interface, outdated graphics, and a general feeling of incompleteness.

At the time of this post, the game has garnered over 1,000 reviews, achieving a disappointing score of 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, who spent approximately 1.5 hours playing, shared 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 spent 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, as many feel it does not reflect the game's current quality.

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 expected of the Civilization franchise. The series has long been celebrated for its quality and meticulous attention to detail, and enthusiasts are optimistic that Civilization VII will eventually meet these expectations. However, in its present state, it falls short.