"Civilization 7 Faces Heavy Criticism from Fans on Steam"

The release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII was highly anticipated by fans of Firaxis, expecting yet another masterpiece in the iconic series. However, the initial reception on Steam has been overwhelmingly negative, with gamers expressing frustration over the game's clunky interface, outdated graphics, and an overall feeling of being unfinished.

At the time of this post, Civilization VII has garnered over 1,000 reviews on Steam, resulting in a disappointing score of just 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, who spent 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 Meyer himself slapped me around and spat in my mouth. I also didn't agree to it.

Another player, WillNever, who invested about 2.5 hours into 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.

A significant number of reviewers believe that the game was released prematurely and is in dire need of substantial improvements. The $70 price tag has been particularly contentious, with players arguing that it does not reflect the current quality of the product.

Fans of the Civilization series remain hopeful that Firaxis will heed the community's feedback and roll out updates that address these issues, restoring the game to the high standards the series is known for. The Civilization franchise has long been celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and quality, and while the seventh installment currently falls short, there is optimism that future updates can bring it up to par.