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Key criticisms center around a poorly designed interface, outdated graphics, and a pervasive feeling of incompleteness.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 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. The user felt the $70 price tag was unjustified and expressed extreme disappointment with the game's quality.
Another player, WillNever, echoed these sentiments after 2.5 hours, characterizing the interface as an "alpha-stage" design that hasn't been improved. While acknowledging intriguing new mechanics, the user stressed the interface's significant detriment to gameplay, requiring "months of tweaking" to become enjoyable.
The consensus among many reviewers is that Civilization VII was released prematurely and needs substantial improvements. The $70 price point is particularly controversial, widely considered disproportionate to the game's current state.
Series fans remain hopeful that Firaxis will address the negative feedback through updates, restoring the game to the high standards expected of the Civilization franchise. The series' legacy of quality and attention to detail is at stake, and players eagerly await future improvements to rectify the current shortcomings.
Latest Downloads
Downlaod
Top News
