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

The release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII was highly anticipated by Firaxis fans, who expected another masterpiece from the renowned series. However, the initial reviews on Steam have been overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing frustration over the game's substandard interface, outdated graphics, and a pervasive feeling of incompleteness.

At the time of the post, the game had garnered over 1,000 reviews, achieving a disappointing score of just 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, after spending around 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, after dedicating about 2.5 hours to the game, echoed similar 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 common thread among reviewers is the belief that the game was released prematurely and requires substantial improvements. The $70 price tag has come under particular scrutiny, as many feel it does not reflect the game's current quality.

Fans of the Civilization series remain hopeful that the developers will heed the feedback and roll out updates to address the issues, restoring the game to the high standards the franchise is known for. The series has always been celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and quality, and fans are eager to see Civilization VII live up to that legacy, albeit not in its present state.