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Civilization VII's Early Access Launch Receives Backlash on Steam
Civilization VII (Civ 7), released five days early via Steam's Advanced Access, has garnered overwhelmingly negative player reviews, resulting in a "Mostly Negative" rating on the platform. This comes despite high anticipation for the game, the first major installment since Civ VI in 2016.
The criticism centers around several key areas:
User Interface (UI): Many players find the UI inferior to Civ VI, describing it as clunky, visually unappealing, and even resembling a "free mobile knockoff." Some speculate that Firaxis Games prioritized console development, leading to a simplified and less customizable UI experience.
Maps and Map Customization: Players are unhappy with the limited map options. Civ 7 offers only three map sizes (Small, Medium, Large) compared to Civ VI's five, significantly reducing gameplay variety. Concerns have also been raised about the lack of detailed map information and customization options.
Resource Mechanics: The new resource system, which assigns resources to cities and empires via strategic management rather than direct tile gathering (as in Civ VI), is a major point of contention. Players argue that the previous system offered greater replayability.
Firaxis Games acknowledged the negative feedback, particularly regarding the UI, promising ongoing improvements and future updates to address player concerns. They also indicated that maps and other aspects of the game will evolve with future expansions. The developer's response, however, hasn't appeased many of the disgruntled early access players.
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